Characterization of Nb-doped MgZnO films grown by a radio-frequency magnetron sputtering system

Kuang Po Hsueh, Wen Yen Lin, Hsien Chin Chiu, Hsiang Chun Wang, Jinn Kong Sheu, Yu Hsiang Yeh

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Abstract

Niobium-doped MgxZn1-xO (Nb-MZO) mixed oxide films with high transmittance were successfully deposited on sapphire substrates by a radio-frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering using a 4-in ZnO/MgO/NbOx (75/20/5 wt %) target. In this study, the films were analyzed through a Hall test, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and transmittance. The XRD results showed MgO2 (002) wurtzite peak as well as an MgxZn1-xO (111)-cubic peak. The absorption edges of these Nb-MZO films were located in the UV region, implying that the MgO content of the Nb-MZO layer increased the bandgaps. The XPS spectra of Nb-MZO films were also used to analyze the composition of the as-grown and annealed Nb-MZO films. These results indicate that the Nb-MZO films are ideal for use as transparent contact layers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIBP 2015 - 2015 IEEE International Broadband and Photonics Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages55-59
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479984756
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 08 2015
EventIEEE International Broadband and Photonics Conference, IBP 2015 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 23 04 201525 04 2015

Publication series

NameIBP 2015 - 2015 IEEE International Broadband and Photonics Conference

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Broadband and Photonics Conference, IBP 2015
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period23/04/1525/04/15

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Keywords

  • MgO
  • NbO
  • X-ray diffraction
  • ZnO
  • transparent conductive oxide

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