Substrate Effects on The Growth of Oriented MgO Thin Films

1993 ◽  
Vol 317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertha P. Chang ◽  
Neville Sonnenberg ◽  
Michael J. Cima
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Substrate Effects ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rough Plate ◽  
Film Microstructure ◽  
Substrate Surfaces ◽  
High Degree

ABSTRACTMgO thin films were deposited onto SrTiO3 and LaAlO3 single crystal substrates using off-axis rf-Magnetron sputtering. Films from 1000–3000Å thick were grown in an Ar - 20%O2 atmosphere at temperatures between 200 and 700°C. X-ray measurements indicate MgO grows epitaxially on SrTiO3 at temperatures above 400°C. The Microstructure of these films was smooth and dense. At deposition temperatures below 400°C, orientation is Maintained, but a rough plate-like microstructure begins to take over. MgO films deposited on LaAlO3 grow with a high degree of preferred orientation. Film Microstructure resembled MgO deposited on SrTiO3 at temperatures below 400°C. Variations in the quality of MgO films grown on LaAlO3 were also observed which may be related to variations in steps on the substrate surfaces.

Determination of domain structure and abundance of epitaxial Pb(Zr, Ti)O3 thin films grown on MgO(001) by rf magnetron sputtering

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyeong Seok Lee ◽  
Young Min Kang ◽  
Sunggi Baik
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Curie Temperature ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Domain Structure ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Curve Analysis ◽  
Crystalline Quality ◽  
Rocking Curve ◽  
X Ray

Epitaxial Pb(ZrxTi1−x)O3 (x = 0.0−0.32) ferroelectric thin films of 500 nm thickness were grown on MgO(001) single crystal substrates by in situ rf magnetron sputtering, and evolution of their domain structures is characterized by employing various x-ray diffraction techniques. X-ray θ-2θ scan showed the films were grown highly c-axis oriented with a tetragonal perovskite structure. 90° domain configuration was investigated using the x-ray rocking curve analysis for PZT 100 peaks in two different Φphi; angles. The rocking curve analysis showed that the degree of c-axis orientation and the crystalline quality of the films were improved continuously with increasing Zr concentration. The c-domain abundance as a function of Zr concentration was quantified using the x-ray rocking curves of PZT 001 and 100, taking account of structural factors and Lorentz-polarization factors. High temperature x-ray technique was also employed to quantify the domain structure as a function of temperature during cooling after reheating the samples to 650 °C. During the cooling process, c-domain abundance was found to increase continuously while the crystalline quality of the films was deteriorated below the Curie temperature. The results led us to conclude that the transformation strain of the film at and below the Curie temperature plays a significant role in the final domain structure and abundance of epitaxial PZT thin films.

Substrate Temperature and La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ Electrolyte Film Growth by Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering

2015 ◽  
Vol 833 ◽  
pp. 127-133
Author(s):  
Jie Yu ◽  
Jie Xing ◽  
Xiu Hua Chen ◽  
Wen Hui Ma ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Substrate Temperature ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Film Growth ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electrolyte Film ◽  
Porous Anode

La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ (LSGM) electrolyte thin films were fabricated on La0.7Sr0.3Cr0.5Mn0.5O2.75 (LSCM) porous anode substrates by Radio Frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering method. The compatibility between LSGM and LSCM was examined. Microstructures of LSGM thin films fabricated were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The effect of substrate temperature on LSGM thin films was clarified by X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Deposition rate increases firstly at the range of 50°C~150°C, and then decreases at the range of 150°C ~300°C. After annealing, perovskite structure with the same growth orientation forms at different substrate temperature. Crystallite size decreases at first, to the minimum point at 150°C, then increases as substrate temperature rises.

The piezoresistive properties research of SiC thin films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (15) ◽  
pp. 1950152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Wu ◽  
Xiaofeng Zhao ◽  
Chunpeng Ai ◽  
Zhipeng Yu ◽  
Dianzhong Wen
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Micro Electro Mechanical System ◽  
Gauge Factor ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sputtering Power

To research the piezoresistive properties of SiC thin films, a testing structure consisting of a cantilever beam, SiC thin films piezoresistors and a Cr/Pt electrode is proposed in this paper. The chips of testing structure were fabricated by micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology on a silicon wafer with [Formula: see text]100[Formula: see text] orientation, in which SiC thin films were deposited by using radio-frequency (13.56 MHz) magnetron sputtering method. The effect of sputtering power, annealing temperature and time on the microstructure and morphology of the SiC thin films were investigated by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It indicates that a good continuity and uniform particles on the SiC thin film surface can be achieved at sputtering power of 160 W after annealing. To verify the existence of Si–C bonds in the thin films, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used. Meanwhile, the piezoresistive properties of SiC thin films piezoresistors were measured using the proposed cantilever beam. The test result shows that it is possible to achieve a gauge factor of 35.1.

Properties of Nano-ZnO Films Deposited by RF Magnetron Sputtering for SAW Biosensors

2011 ◽  
Vol 418-420 ◽  
pp. 293-296
Author(s):  
Qiu Yun Fu ◽  
Peng Cheng Yi ◽  
Dong Xiang Zhou ◽  
Wei Luo ◽  
Jian Feng Deng
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Deposition Time ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Zno Films ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zno Film ◽  
Nano Zno ◽  
Axis Orientation ◽  
X Ray

Abstract. In this article, nano-ZnO films were deposited on SiO2/Si (100) substrates by RF (radio frequency) magnetron sputtering using high purity (99.99%) ZnO target. The effects of deposition time and annealing temperature have been investigated. XRD (X-ray diffraction) and FSEM (Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy) were employed to characterize the quality of the films. The results show that the ZnO film with thickness of 600nm annealed at 900°C has higher quality of both C-axis orientation and crystallization. And for the Zone film with thickness of 300nm annealed at 850°C, the quality of both C-axis orientation and crystallization is higher than that annealed at 900°C and 950°C.

Synthesis and Characterization of Nb-Doped TiO2 Thin Films Prepared by RF Magnetron Sputtering

2015 ◽  
Vol 1117 ◽  
pp. 139-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Dobromir ◽  
Radu Paul Apetrei ◽  
A.V. Rogachev ◽  
Dmitry L. Kovalenko ◽  
Dumitru Luca
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Amorphous Nb-doped TiO2 thin films were deposited on (100) Si and glass substrates at room temperature by RF magnetron sputtering and a mosaic-type Nb2O5-TiO2 sputtering target. To adjust the amount of the niobium dopant in the film samples, appropriate numbers of Nb2O5 pellets were placed on the circular area of the magnetron target with intensive sputtering. By adjusting the discharge conditions and the number of niobium oxide pellets, films with dopant content varying between 0 and 16.2 at.% were prepared, as demonstrated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the as-deposited samples showed the lack of crystalline ordering in the samples. Surfaces roughness and energy band gap values increase with dopant concentration, as showed by atomic force microscopy and UV-Vis spectroscopy measurements.

Investigation on AZO Films Deposited by Radio-Frequency Reactive Magnetron Sputtering

2013 ◽  
Vol 320 ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Cheng Long Kang ◽  
Jin Xiang Deng ◽  
Min Cui ◽  
Chao Man ◽  
Le Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Substrate Temperature ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Reactive Magnetron ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Scanning Electron

The Al2O3-doped ZnO(AZO) films were deposited on the glasses by means of RF magnetron sputtering technology. The films were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Profile-system respectively. The effect of substrate temperature on the structure of the AZO films is investigated.As a result, the properties of the AZO thin films are remarkably influenced by the substrate temperature , especially in the range of 200°C to 500 °C. The film prepared at the substrate temperature of 400°C possesses the best crystalline.

Orientation Characteristics with Process Parameters of PLZT(X/70/100) Thin Films Prepared by RF-Magnetron Sputtering

1997 ◽  
Vol 472 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.K. Kang ◽  
M.S. Park ◽  
D.B. Kim ◽  
K.S. No ◽  
S.H. Cho
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Substrate Temperature ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Surface Characterization ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Gas Pressure ◽  
Axis Orientation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dominant Influence

ABSTRACTPLZT(X/70/100) thin films on MgO(100), Pt/Ti/MgO(100), and Pt/Ti/Si(100) have been prepared by RF-magnetron sputtering process from sintered target with compositions of PLZT(X/70/100), where X=5, 10, and 15, respectively. The effects of substrate temperature, substrate and gas pressure on deposited thin films were studied. Crystalline and surface characterization was analyzed using XRD, SEM, AES, and AFM. X-ray rocking curves were measured to examine the film orientation. It was observed that the gas pressure was the dominant influence on having (001) preferred orientation. As a result, the degree of c-axis orientation increased as gas pressure decreased.

Substrate Surface Dependence of the Microstructure of μc-Si,Ge:H Deposited by Reactive Magnetron Sputtering (RMS)

1995 ◽  
Vol 405 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Cho ◽  
K. Christensen ◽  
D. Wolfe ◽  
H. Ying ◽  
D. R. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Reactive Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Reactive Magnetron ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Film Microstructure ◽  
Substrate Surfaces

AbstractWe have investigated on the effect of different substrate surfaces in changing the microstructure of μc-SixGe1-x:H films prepared by reactive magnetron sputtering. Films were deposited on hydrogen terminated Si(111), Si(100) surfaces, and surfaces chemical and plasma oxides. The thin film microstructure was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Raman scattering.

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