• Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics A
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• v.31A no.7
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• pp.85-94
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• 1994

A high-resolution transmission electron microscopy study of the solid phase crystallization of the amorphous silicon thin films, deposited on SiOS12T at 52$0^{\circ}C$ by low pressure chemical vapor deposition and annealed at 55$0^{\circ}C$ in a dry N$_{2}$ ambient was carried out so that the arrangement of atoms in the crystalline silicon and at the amorphous/crystalline interface of the growing grains could be understood on an atomic level. Results show that circular crystalline silicon nuclei have formed and then the grains grow to an elliptical or dendritic shape. In the interior of all the grains many twins whose{111} coherent boundaries are parallel to the long axes of the grains are observed. From this result, it is concluded that the twins enhance the preferential grain growth in the <112> direction along {111} twin planes. In addition to the twins. many defect such as intrinsic stacking faults, extrinsic stacking faults, and Shockley partial dislocations, which can be formed by the errors in the stacking sequence or by the dissociation of the perfect dislocation are found in the silicon grain. But neither frank partial dislocations which can be formed by the condensation of excess silicon atoms or vacancies and can form stacking fault nor perfect dislocations which can be formed by the plastic deformation are observed. So it is concluded that most defects in the silicon grain are formed by the errors in the stacking sequence during the crystallization process of the amorphous silicon thin films.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.408-409
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• 2007

Al-doped p-type ZnO films were fabricated on n-Si (100) and homo-buffer layers in pure oxygen at $450^{\circ}C$ by RF magnetron sputtering. Target was ZnO ceramic mixed with 2wt% $Al_2O_3$. XRD spectra show that the Al-doped ZnO thin films have ZnO crystal structure and homo-buffer layers are beneficial to Al-doped ZnO films to grow along c-axis. Hall Effect experiments with Van der Pauw configuration show that p-type carrier concentrations are ranged from $1.66{\times}10^{16}\;to\;4.04{\times}10^{18}cm^{-3}$, mobilities from 0.194 to $2.3cm^2V^{-1}s^{-1}$ and resistivities from 7.97 to $18.4{\Omega}cm$. P-type sample has density of $5.40cm^{-3}$ which is smaller than theoretically calculated value of $5.67cm^{-3}$. XPS spectra show that O1s has O-O and Zn-O structures and A12p has only Al-O structure. P-ZnO:Al/n-ZnO:Al junctions were fabricated by magnetron sputtering. V-I curves show that the p-n junctions have rectifying characteristics.

• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.303-308
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• 2004

This paper descibes on the characteristics of Ta-N(tantalum nitride) ceramic thin-film strain gauges which were deposited on Si substrates by DC reactive magnetron sputtering in an argon-nitrogen atmosphere (Ar-$(4{\sim}16%)N_{2}$) for high-temperature applications. These films were annealed in $2{\times}10^{-6}$ Torr vacuum furnace at the range of $500{\sim}1000^{\circ}C$. Optimum deposition atmosphere and annealing temperature were determined at $900^{\circ}C$ for 1 hr. in 8% $N_{2}$ gas flow ratio. Under optimum formation conditions, the Ta-N thin-film for strain gauges was obtained a high-resistivity of $768.93{\mu}{\Omega}{\cdot}cm$, a low temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of -84 ppm/$^{\circ}C$ and a good longitudinal gauge factor (GF) of 4.12.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.70-70
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• 2003

금속용액을 이용하여 측면고상결정화 시킨 다결정 실리콘 박막내의 고각입계를 줄이기 위해 서 고온열처리를 실시하였다. SEM과 TEM을 이용하여 다결정 실리콘내의 바늘모양의 결정립의 폭의 증가를 관찰하였고, 결정 립내의 결함이 감소를 관찰하였다. 그리고 결정화된 다결정 실리콘의 표면 거칠기를 AFM이용하여 퍼니스에서 53$0^{\circ}C$에서 25시간 동안 결정화 시킨 시편과 이후 80$0^{\circ}C$에서 40분간 추가 고온 열처리시킨 시편을 비교한 결과 6.09$\AA$에서 4.22$\AA$으로 개선되었음을 확인할 수 있었다. 박막내의 금속에 의한 오염을 줄이기 위해 금속의 농도를 줄인 금속용액을 결정화에 사용하였다. 이때 저농도 금속용액을 사용하여 측면결정화시킨 다결정 실리콘 박막내의 소각입계를 이루는 결정립군의 크기가 고농도 금속용액을 이용하여 측면결정화시킨 경우보다 증가함을 확인 할 수 있었다. 박막트랜지스터를 제작하여 트랜지스터의 전기적특성을 살펴보았다. 전계이동도가 80$0^{\circ}C$ 고온 열처리에 의해서 53$\textrm{cm}^2$/Vsec 에서 95$\textrm{cm}^2$/Vsec 로 상승하였는데 이는 고온열처리에 의해서 측면결정화된 다결정 실리콘내의 트랩 밀도가 2.2$\times$$10^{12}$/$\textrm{cm}^2$ 에서 1.3$\times$$10^{12}$$\textrm{cm}^2$로 감소하였기 때문이다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2010.06a
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• pp.52-52
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• 2010

상변화 재료로 가장 널리 이용되고 있는 $Ge^2Sb^2Te^5$ 박막에 전기전도성이 높은 Au를 첨가하여 상변환 특성을 연구하였다. ($Au)_x(Ge^2Sb^2Te^5)_{1-x}$ (X = 0, 0.05, 0.1) 박막은 Si 와 Glass 위에 Au 타켓과 $Ge^2Sb^2Te^5$ 타겟을 Co Sputtering 하여 만들었다. 증착된 박막은 Nanopulse Scanner 를 사용하여 결정화 속도를 측정하였다. 또한 $100^{\circ}C{\sim}400^{\circ}C$까지 $25^{\circ}C$간격으로 열처리 후 4 point prove를 이용하여 열처리 온도에 따른 저항의 차이를 측정하였으며 비정질 - 결정질 천이의 구조를 확인하기 위하여 XRD를 측정하였다. UV-VIS/IR 장비를 사용하여 비정질 박막과 결정화된 박막의 물성과 전기적 특성을 분석하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.305-306
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 PRAM 에서 기록매질로 이용될 수 있는 최적의 물질을 찾고자 $Ge_2Sb_2Te_5$ 박막에 Al을 첨가하여 비정질-결정질 천이시의 원자구조와 상변화 특성간의 관계를 연구하였다. 이 실험에 사용된 $Al_x(Ge_2Sb_2Te_5)_{1-x}$ 조성은 5N의 금속 파우더를 용융-냉각법으로 벌크를 제작하였고 열증착 방법으로 Si (100) 및 유리 (corning glass, 7059) 기판위에 200nm 두께로 박막을 증착하였다. 비정질 박막의 상변화에 따른 반사도 차이를 평가하기 위해서 658 nm의 LD가 장착된 나노펄스 스캐너를 이용하여 power; 1~17mW, pulse duration; 10~460 ns의 범위에서 각 조성의 비정질-결정질 상변화속도를 측정, 비교 분석하였다. 또한 각각의 박막을 $100^{\circ}C$ 에서 $400^{\circ}C$ 까지 $50^{\circ}C$ 간격으로 $N_2$ 분위기에서 1시간동안 열처리 한 후 XRD와 UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer를 사용하여 각 상의 구조분석 및 광학적 특성을 분석하였다. 또한 4-point probe로 면저항을 측정하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2008.06a
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• pp.229-230
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 비정질-결정질간 가역적 상변화 기록 매질로 이용되고 있는 $(Ag_{5.5}In_{6.5}Sb_{59}Te_{29})$ 합금 박막의 Ag 조성 증가에 따른 원자구조와 상변화 특성간의 상관관계를 연구하였다. 실험에 사용된 AgInSbTe 조성은 5N의 금속 파우더를 용융-냉각법으로 벌크를 제작하였고 열증착 방법으로 Si (100) 및 유리(corning glass, 7059) 기판위에 200 nm 두께로 박막을 증착하였다. 비정질 박막의 결정화속도를 평가하기 위해서 658 nm의 LD가 장착된 나노-펄스 스캐너를 이용하여 power; 1~17mW, pulse duration; 10~460 ns의 범위에서 각 조성의 상변화에 따른 반사도 차이를 측정, 비교 분석하였다. 또한 각각의 박막을 $100^{\circ}C$ 에서 $300^{\circ}C$까지 $50^{\circ}C$ 간격으로 $N_2$ 분위기에서 1시간동안 열처리 한 후 XRD와 UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer를 사용하여 각 상의 구조분석 및 광학적 특성을 분석하였으며, 4-point probe로 면저항을 측정하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Magnestics Society Conference
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• 2005.12a
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• pp.154-155
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• 2005

Multi-layer film of $MgO/(FePt-B)_{50nm}/ MgO$ was deposited on Si(100) substrates by RF magnetron sputtering. The boron chips were uniformly placed oil tile FePt target. The boron content of thin film was found to be about 5, 10, 15, 25 and $33 at\%$ by using a CAMECA SX-51 wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (WDX). It is observed that X-ray diffraction patterns of FePt-B film by post-annealing exhibited a transformation from disordered fcc structure to ordered $Ll_0$ phase with fct structure from around $400^{\circ}C$. By adding B, annealing temperature for ordering is about $200^{\circ}C$ lower than that of pure FePt. This remarkable decrease of the annealing temperature is closely related to the high diffusivities of Fe and Pt associated with the defects caused by movements of B atoms. The maximum coercivity(Hc) for FePt films was found to be ${\~}$13 kOe after annealing at $600^{\circ}C$ for 1hr.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2006.06a
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• pp.376-377
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• 2006

This paper presents the characteristics of Ta-N thin film strain gauges that are suitable for harsh environemts, which were deposited on thermally oxidized Si substrates by DC reactive magnetronsputtering in an argon-nitrogen atmosphere (Ar-$N_2$ (4 ~ 16 %)). These films were annealed for 1 hr in $2{\times}10^{-6}$ Torr in a vacuum furnace with temperatures that ranged from 500 - $1000^{\circ}C$. The optimized deposition and annealing conditions of the Ta-N thin film strain gauges were determined using 8 % $N_2$ gas flow ratio and annealing at $900^{\circ}C$ for 1 hr. Under optimum formation conditions, the Ta-N thin film strain gauges obtained a high electrical resistivity, ${\rho}\;=\;768.93\;{\mu}{\Omega}{\cdot}cm$, a low temperature coefficient of resistance, $TCR\;=\;-84\;ppm/^{\circ}C$ and a high temporal stability with a good longitudinal gauge factor, GF=4.12. The fabricated Ta-N thin film strain gauges are expected to be used inmicromachined pressure sensors and load cells that are operable under harsh environments.

• Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.75-78
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• 2017

The $CO_2$ gas responsibility of $SnO_2$ thin films was researched with various annealing temperatures. $SnO_2$ was prepared on n-type Si substrate by RF magnetron sputtering system and annealed in a vacuum condition. The bonding structure of $SnO_2$ was changed from amorphous to crystal structure with increasing the annealing temperature, and the content of oxygen vacancy was researched the highest of the annealed at $60^{\circ}C$. The $SnO_2$ annealed at $60^{\circ}C$ had the characteristics of the highest capacitance. The special properties of $CO_2$ gas responsibility was found at the $SnO_2$ thin film annealed at $60^{\circ}C$ with amorphous structure because of the combination with the oxygen vacancies and $CO_2$ gases changed the resistivity. The amorphous structure enhanced the responsibility at the $SnO_2$ surface and the conductivity of $SnO_2$ thin film.