Optimization of submicron Ni/Au/Ge contacts to an AlGaAs/GaAs two-dimensional electron gas
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| author | Mann, Matthew Nakamura, James Liang, Shuang Maiti, Tanmay Diaz, Rosa Manfra, Michael J. |
| author_facet | Mann, Matthew Nakamura, James Liang, Shuang Maiti, Tanmay Diaz, Rosa Manfra, Michael J. |
| contents | We report on fabrication and performance of submicron Ni/Au/Ge contacts to a two-dimensional electron gas in an AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructure. Utilizing scanning transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and low temperature electrical measurements we investigate the relationship between contact performance and the mechanical and chemical properties of the annealed metal stack. Contact geometry and crystallographic orientation significantly impact performance. Our results indicate that the spatial distribution of germanium in the annealed contact plays a central role in the creation of high transmission contacts. We characterize the transmission of our contacts at high magnetic fields in the quantum Hall regime. Our work establishes that contacts with area 0.5 square microns and resistance less than 400 Ohms can be fabricated with high yield. |
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| spellingShingle | Optimization of submicron Ni/Au/Ge contacts to an AlGaAs/GaAs two-dimensional electron gas Mann, Matthew Nakamura, James Liang, Shuang Maiti, Tanmay Diaz, Rosa Manfra, Michael J. Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics We report on fabrication and performance of submicron Ni/Au/Ge contacts to a two-dimensional electron gas in an AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructure. Utilizing scanning transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and low temperature electrical measurements we investigate the relationship between contact performance and the mechanical and chemical properties of the annealed metal stack. Contact geometry and crystallographic orientation significantly impact performance. Our results indicate that the spatial distribution of germanium in the annealed contact plays a central role in the creation of high transmission contacts. We characterize the transmission of our contacts at high magnetic fields in the quantum Hall regime. Our work establishes that contacts with area 0.5 square microns and resistance less than 400 Ohms can be fabricated with high yield. |
| title | Optimization of submicron Ni/Au/Ge contacts to an AlGaAs/GaAs two-dimensional electron gas |
| topic | Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.00890 |