Germanium-Based Technologies

by Claeys; Simoen

• ISBN13: 9780080449531
• ISBN10: 0080449530
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-05-02
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Germanium is a semiconductor material that formed the basis for the development of transistor technology. Although the breakthrough of planar technology and integrated circuits put silicon in the foreground, in recent years there has been a renewed interest in germanium, which has been triggered by its strong potential for deep submicron (sub 45 nm) technologies.Germanium-Based technologies: From Materials to Devicesis the first book to provide a broad, in-depth coverage of the field, including recent advances in Ge-technology and the fundamentals in material science, device physics and semiconductor processing. The contributing authors are international experts with a world-wide recognition and involved in the leading research in the field. The book also covers applications and the use of Ge for optoelectronics, detectors and solar cells. An ideal reference work for students and scientists working in the field of physics of semiconductor devices and materials, as well as for engineers in research centres and industry. Both the newcomer and the expert should benefit from this unique book. * State-of-the-art information available for the first time as an all-in-source * Extensive reference list making it an indispensable reference book * Broad coverage from fundamental aspects up to industrial applications

Table of Contents

Introduction

Germanium Materials

Grown-in Defects in Ge

Diffusion and Solubility of Dopants in Germanium

Oxygen in Silicon

Metals in Germanium

Ab- initio Modelling of Defects in Germanium

Radiation Performance of Ge Technologies

Electrical Performance of Devices

Device Modeling

Nanoscale Germanium MOS Dielectrics and Junctions

Advanced Germanium MOS Devices

Alternative Ge Applications

Trends and Outlook

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