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- the invention pertains to semiconductor constructions, such as, for example, assemblies displaying differential negative resistance.
- the invention also pertains to methods of forming assemblies displaying differential negative resistance.
- the assemblies displaying differential negative resistance are tunnel diode assemblies.
- Assemblies displaying differential negative resistance can be used as components in various types of circuits, including, for example, logic circuits, and microwave oscillators. It can therefore be desired to incorporate assemblies displaying differential negative resistance into integrated circuit structures.
- DNR differential negative resistance
- the ratio of the current at the peak to the current at the valley can be utilized as a figure-of-merit for a device displaying differential negative resistance. Higher peak-to-valley ratios are considered to indicate better-quality devices. Presently, the highest peak-to-valley ratios obtained for integrated circuit tunnel diode devices are less than 8. It would be desirable to develop better devices displaying differential negative resistance which can be incorporated into integrated circuits.
- the invention pertains to a device displaying differential negative resistance characterized by a current-versus-voltage profile having a peak-to-valley ratio of at least about 9.
- the invention pertains to a semiconductor construction comprising a substrate, and a first layer over the substrate.
- the first layer comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se.
- a second layer is over the first layer.
- the second layer comprises M and A, where M is a transition metal and A is one or more of O, S, Te and Se.
- a third layer is over the second layer, and comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se. The first, second and third layers are together incorporated into an assembly displaying differential negative resistance.
- the invention encompasses a semiconductor construction which includes a substrate and an assembly displaying differential negative resistance supported by the substrate.
- the assembly comprises a material which includes Ge, a transition metal, and one or more of S, Te and Se.
- the invention also encompasses methodology for forming the constructions and structures described above.
- FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic, cross-sectional view of a semiconductor wafer fragment at a preliminary processing stage in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a view of the FIG. 1 fragment shown at a processing stage subsequent to that of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a view of the FIG. 1 fragment shown at a processing stage subsequent to that of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a view of a semiconductor wafer fragment shown at a processing stage subsequent to that of FIG. 1 , and in accordance with a second aspect of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a view of the FIG. 4 fragment shown at a processing stage subsequent to that of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a view of the FIG. 4 fragment shown at a processing stage subsequent to that of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is a view of the FIG. 4 fragment shown at a processing stage subsequent to that of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a graph of current-versus-voltage for an exemplary device displaying differential negative resistance formed in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a graph of current-versus-voltage for the so-called first tunnel region of an exemplary device displaying differential negative resistance formed in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
- a semiconductor fragment 10 is illustrated at a preliminary processing stage.
- Fragment 10 comprises a substrate 12 .
- Substrate 12 can comprise, for example, monocrystalline silicon.
- the terms “semiconductive substrate” and “semiconductor substrate” are defined to mean any construction comprising semiconductive material, including, but not limited to, bulk semiconductive materials such as a semiconductive wafer (either alone or in assemblies comprising other materials thereon), and semiconductive material layers (either alone or in assemblies comprising other materials).
- substrate refers to any supporting structure, including, but not limited to, the semiconductive substrates described above.
- a layer 14 is formed over substrate 12 .
- Layer 14 is an optional insulative material, and can comprise, for example, silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, borophosphosilicate glass (BPSG), and/or other insulative materials. Additionally, various conductive structures (not shown) can extend into or through insulative material 14 . Such conductive structures can comprise part of an integrated circuit supported by semiconductor substrate 12 .
- Conductive material 16 is formed over insulative material 14 .
- Conductive material 16 can comprise, for example, various metals, such as, for example, one or more of silver, tungsten, titanium and platinum.
- conductive material 16 can comprise titanium nitride, either alone, or in conjunction with one or more metals and/or metal alloys.
- conductive 16 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or more of Ag, W, Ti, TiN and Pt.
- layer 16 can comprise a conductively-doped semiconductive material.
- Layer 16 can be referred to as a bottom electrode in the discussion that follows.
- a layer 18 is formed over bottom electrode 16 .
- Layer 18 can be referred to as a first layer of an assembly displaying differential negative resistance (such as a tunnel diode assembly), and can comprise Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se.
- layer 18 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ge and Se.
- layer 18 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ge x Se (1 ⁇ x) , such as, for example, Ge 0.4 Se 0.6 (also referred to as Ge 40 Se 60 ).
- Layer 18 can be formed by, for example, either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. If layer 18 is formed by sputter deposition, it can be formed from a target comprising both Ge and Se, and comprising the Ge and Se in a ratio which is identical to, or approximately, the desired ratio of the elements in layer 18 . Accordingly, if the desired ratio of Ge 40 Se 60 is to be formed in layer 18 , the layer can be sputter-deposited from a target comprising approximately 60 parts Se for every 40 parts Ge. The target can be a mosaic target.
- the layer can be formed by providing a source of Ge and a source of Se within a reaction chamber, and subsequently evaporating Ge and Se from the sources at appropriate rates to form the layer 18 having the desired stoichiometry of Ge and Se.
- layer 18 is physically against bottom electrode 16 . It is to be understood, however, that optional intervening materials (not shown) can be provided between layers 16 and 18 .
- a layer 20 is formed over layer 18 .
- Layer 20 can be referred to as a second layer of a construction displaying differential negative resistance.
- Layer 20 comprises M and A, where M is a transition metal and A is one or more of O, S, Te and Se.
- the M and A are typically present in a stoichiometry of M (2+ ⁇ ) A, where ⁇ is greater than 0.
- the transition metal (M) can be, for example, a metal selected from Group IB of the periodic table (also referred to as Group 11 under the so-called new notation), and accordingly can be copper or silver, for example.
- second layer 20 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ag (2+ ⁇ ) A, or Cu (2+ ⁇ ) A, where A is O, S, Te, and/or Se.
- Layer 20 can be formed by, for example, either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. In the shown aspect of the invention, layer 20 is physically against an upper surface of layer 18 .
- Layer 20 can be formed by directly depositing a layer comprising M (2+ ⁇ ) A, or by depositing a layer which is subsequently converted to M (2+ ⁇ ) A. For instance, layer 20 can be formed by initially depositing a layer of Ag 2 Se, and subsequently diffusing additional Ag into the layer from regions proximate the layer to convert the layer to Ag (2+ ⁇ ) Se.
- a layer 22 is formed over layer 20 .
- Layer 22 can be referred to as a third layer of an assembly displaying differential negative resistance, and can comprise the same materials described previously for first layer 18 . Accordingly, layer 22 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se. Layer 22 can be formed by, for example, either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. In the shown aspect of the invention, layer 22 is physically against an upper surface of second layer 20 .
- Layer 24 is formed over layer 22 .
- Layer 24 can comprise the same metal (M) as is utilized in layer 20 .
- layer 24 can comprise a different metal than is utilized in layer 20 .
- layer 24 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or more transition elements.
- layer 24 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of silver.
- Layer 24 is typically very thin, and can comprise, for example, a thickness less than 300 angstroms, and in particular applications a thickness less than 50 angstroms.
- Conductive material 24 is physically against an upper surface of material 22 in the shown aspect of the invention.
- Conductive material 26 is formed over layer 24 .
- Conductive material 26 can be referred to as a top electrode of an assembly displaying differential negative resistance.
- Conductive material 26 can comprise identical materials as described above for incorporation into conductive material 16 . Accordingly, bottom electrode 16 and top electrode 26 can comprise identical compositions as one another. Alternatively, top electrode 26 can comprise a different chemical composition than does bottom electrode 16 . In particular applications, top electrode 26 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or both of tungsten and silver.
- top electrode 26 is physically against conductive material 24 . If material 26 and conductive layer 24 both comprise silver, the top electrode 26 can be formed in a separate processing step from silver-containing layer 24 . Further, top electrode 26 can comprise a different silver composition than does layer 24 . Specifically, layer 24 can consist of very pure silver, whereas layer 26 can comprise a sliver alloy, such, for example, a copper/silver alloy. If top electrode 26 comprises silver, it can be advantageous to omit thin layer 24 from the construction 10 of FIG. 2 .
- layers 18 and 22 can be electrically insulative, and can be referred to as glass layers. Further, layers 18 and 22 can be significantly thinner than the layer 20 provided between layers 18 and 22 . For instance, layers 18 and 22 can each be thinner than layer 20 by at least about 300 angstroms. In an exemplary application, layers 18 and 20 can each have thicknesses of at least about 150 angstroms, and the layer 20 can have a thickness of at least about 450 angstroms. In a specific application, layers 18 and 22 can each have thicknesses of about 150 angstroms, and layer 20 can have a thickness of about 470 angstroms.
- construction 30 layers 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , 24 and 26 are patterned into a construction 30 .
- Such patterning can be accomplished by, for example, photolithographic processing utilized in conjunction with an appropriate etch, or series of etches, for extending a desired pattern through layers 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , 24 and 26 .
- construction 30 can correspond to a tunnel diode construction.
- Construction 30 is shown electrically connected with potentials 32 and 34 through top and bottom electrodes 16 and 26 , respectively.
- Potential 32 is positive relative to potential 34 , as indicated by the “+” and “ ⁇ ” symbols shown in FIG. 3 .
- Potentials 32 and 34 can be utilized to drive current through construction 30 , and accordingly operate construction 30 as part of an integrated circuit assembly.
- Construction 30 can be incorporated into the assembly as, for example, either a part of logic circuitry, or as part of a microwave oscillator construction.
- Potentials 32 and 34 can be generated by other circuitry (not shown) associated with substrate 12 and incorporated within an integrated circuit comprising construction 30 .
- FIGS. 4-7 Another aspect of the invention is described with reference to FIGS. 4-7 .
- similar numbering will be utilized as was used above in describing the aspect of FIGS. 1-3 , where appropriate.
- Construction 50 comprises substrate 12 , insulative material 14 , and bottom electrode 16 of the FIG. 1 construction.
- the construction 50 can be formed in processing subsequent to that described above with reference to FIG. 1 , and accordingly can correspond to a processing stage subsequent to the stage of FIG. 1 .
- a material 52 is formed over bottom electrode 16 .
- material 52 is formed physically against bottom electrode 16 .
- Material 52 comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se.
- Material 52 can comprise, for example, Ge x Se y , where “x” is from about 20 to about 30, and where “y” is from about 70 to about 80. The sum of x and y can be 100.
- Ge x Se y can be expressed as comprising “x” from about 0.2 to about 0.3, “y” from about 0.7 to about 0.8, and “x”+“y” equal to 1.
- layer 52 will comprise Ge 25 Se 75 .
- layer 52 is formed physically against bottom electrode 16 .
- a conductive material 54 is formed in a layer over material 52 .
- layer 54 is formed physically against material 52 .
- Layer 54 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of a transition metal.
- layer 54 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or more transition metals selected from Group IB of the periodic table of the elements.
- layer 54 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of copper or silver.
- material 52 comprises Ge x Se y , where “x” is from about 20 to about 30, and where “y” is from about 70 to about 80; and layer 54 comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of silver.
- Layer 54 can be formed to a thickness of, for example, about 100 ⁇ and layer 52 can be formed to a thickness of, for example, about 500 ⁇ .
- layer 54 is exposed to light 56 having an appropriate energy to cause at least some of the metal from layer 54 to disperse within material 52 (with the dispersed metal being indicated by stippling throughout material 52 ).
- Light 56 can comprise ultraviolet light.
- a suitable wavelength of light 56 can be from about 200 nanometers to about 600 nanometers, which can disperse silver from layer 54 into material 52 .
- the amount of transition metal dispersed from layer 54 into material 52 is preferably equal to or greater than an amount which saturates material 52 , but less than the amount which will crystallize separate phases of germanium-comprising constituents from within material 52 .
- material 52 comprises Ge 25 Se 75
- layer comprises silver
- the amount of silver dispersed into material 52 will preferably be sufficient to form phase-separated silver within the Ge/Se/Ag material 52 formed by dispersion of the silver into material 52 .
- the amount of silver dispersed into material 52 will preferably be a low enough concentration to avoid crystallization of Ge/Se materials from within material 52 . If such crystallization occurs, such can break a potential within the material and impede or destroy operation of a tunnel diode (or other device displaying differential negative resistance) comprising the material.
- Material 52 and layer 54 can be formed by either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. It is noted that even though only some of the metal of layer 54 is shown dispersed into material 52 in the shown application, the invention can encompass other applications wherein an entirety of layer 54 , or substantially an entirety of the layer 54 , is dispersed into material 52 .
- Conductive material 26 can be referred to as a top electrode, and can comprise identical components as described with reference to FIG. 2 for the material 26 of construction 10 . Accordingly, material 26 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ag, W, Ti, TiN, TaN and/or Pt; and in particular embodiments can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or both of Ag and W. In the shown application, material 26 is formed physically against the layer 54 .
- layers 16 , 52 , 54 and 26 are patterned into an assembly 60 .
- Such patterning can be accomplished utilizing photolithographic processing and one or more suitable etches.
- the assembly 60 can correspond to a tunnel diode assembly.
- the bottom electrode 16 is electrically connected with a potential 32
- the top electrode 26 is electrically connected with a potential 34 .
- the potential 32 is positive relative to the potential 34 .
- Potentials 32 and 34 can, as described above with reference to FIG. 3 , be part of an integrated circuit structure comprising assembly 60 .
- the construction 60 can function comparably to the construction 30 of FIG. 3 . However, it may be more difficult to specifically tailor construction 60 for a particular desired operation than to tailor construction 30 . However, it can, in particular applications, be easier to accomplish the fabrication of construction 60 than that of construction 30 . Accordingly, both construction 60 and construction 30 can have advantages and disadvantages relative to one another.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a graph of current (measured in microAmps) versus voltage (measured in Volts) for a device of the type described with reference to FIG. 3 , in which layers 18 and 22 comprise Ge 40 Se 60 , and in which layer 20 comprises Ag (2+ ⁇ ) Se, with ⁇ being greater than 0.
- the curve of FIG. 8 demonstrates that the device has a first tunnel region (or DNR) 100 at a voltage slightly above ⁇ 0.5 Volts.
- the discrete quantum sets indicate that the Ag (2+ ⁇ ) Se of the device comprises at least about 20 quantized energy levels (the number of peaks in sets 102 and 104 , and which can also include the peak 100 ) when the layer is exposed to voltages having an absolute value of from 0 volts to 3.5 volts.
- the material having the quantized energy levels can be considered to comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ag and Se.
- the number of quantized energy levels can be considered to be, for example, at least 4, at least 6, at least 10, at least 15 and at least 20.
- the quantized energy levels can, in particular aspects, be considered resonances (possibly discrete or separate relative to one another) induced when the material is exposed to appropriate voltages between 0 volts and ⁇ 3.5 volts (or, more generally, to appropriate voltages having an absolute value of from greater than 0 volts to 3.5 volts).
- the first tunnel region of a device formed in accordance with an aspect of the present invention is shown on an expanded scale relative to the scale of FIG. 8 , in a graph 150 of current-versus-voltage.
- the device is described as having a peak ( 200 ) at about ⁇ 0.3 volts and a valley ( 202 ) at about ⁇ 0.6 volts. It is noted that the peak and valley are shown inverted in the graph of FIG. 9 , but convention would be to flip the graph so that the peak-to-valley ratio is greater than 1.
- the shown device has a peak-to-valley ratio of about ⁇ 50 microAmps/ ⁇ 0.4 microAmps, or in other words, about 130.
- the shown device is an exemplary device, and various other devices displaying differential negative resistance have been formed utilizing methodology of the present invention.
- Such devices have been found to have peak-to-valley ratios greater than 8, and specifically to have peak-to-valley ratios of at least 9, at least about 10, at least about 20, at least about 30, at least about 40, at least about 50, at least about 75, at least about 100, and greater than at least about 100 as demonstrated by FIG. 9 . It is found that the peak-to-valley ratios of devices of the present invention typically do not vary significantly with temperature, and specifically that the ratios stay relatively constant across a temperature range of from about ⁇ 30° C. to about 100° C.
- the device of FIG. 9 has both the peak in current value ( 200 ) and the valley in current value ( 202 ) occurring within a voltage range of from less than 0 volts to greater than ⁇ 1 volt, or in other words, occurring within a voltage range having an absolute value of from greater than 0 volt to less than 1 volt.
- the assemblies of the present invention can have numerous applications, including, for example, applications in logic devices, and applications in microwave oscillator devices.
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The invention includes a device displaying differential negative resistance characterized by a current-versus-voltage profile having a peak-to-valley ratio of at least about 9. The invention also includes a semiconductor construction comprising a substrate, and a first layer over the substrate. The first layer comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se. A second layer is over the first layer. The second layer comprises M and A, where M is a transition metal and A is one or more of O, S, Te and Se. A third layer is over the second layer, and comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se. The first, second and third layers are together incorporated into an assembly displaying differential negative resistance. Additionally, the invention includes methodology for forming assemblies displaying differential negative resistance, such as tunnel diode assemblies.
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- The invention pertains to semiconductor constructions, such as, for example, assemblies displaying differential negative resistance. The invention also pertains to methods of forming assemblies displaying differential negative resistance. In particular aspects, the assemblies displaying differential negative resistance are tunnel diode assemblies.
- Assemblies displaying differential negative resistance, such as tunnel diode assemblies, can be used as components in various types of circuits, including, for example, logic circuits, and microwave oscillators. It can therefore be desired to incorporate assemblies displaying differential negative resistance into integrated circuit structures.
- Various devices can be characterized in terms of the current passing through the devices relative to the amount of voltage applied to the devices. Some devices, such as, for example, tunnel diodes, will have an operating region in which an ohmic relationship of current as a function of voltage breaks down, and where a tunneling effect begins. A plot of current-versus-voltage for the devices will have a region referred to as the differential negative resistance (DNR) region, characterized by a non-ohmic relationship of current to voltage, and comprising a maximum in current value (typically referred to as a peak current value), and a minimum in current value (typically referred to as a valley current value).
- The ratio of the current at the peak to the current at the valley can be utilized as a figure-of-merit for a device displaying differential negative resistance. Higher peak-to-valley ratios are considered to indicate better-quality devices. Presently, the highest peak-to-valley ratios obtained for integrated circuit tunnel diode devices are less than 8. It would be desirable to develop better devices displaying differential negative resistance which can be incorporated into integrated circuits.
- It would also be desirable to develop methodology for incorporating such devices into integrated circuit constructions.
- In one aspect, the invention pertains to a device displaying differential negative resistance characterized by a current-versus-voltage profile having a peak-to-valley ratio of at least about 9.
- In one aspect, the invention pertains to a semiconductor construction comprising a substrate, and a first layer over the substrate. The first layer comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se. A second layer is over the first layer. The second layer comprises M and A, where M is a transition metal and A is one or more of O, S, Te and Se. A third layer is over the second layer, and comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se. The first, second and third layers are together incorporated into an assembly displaying differential negative resistance.
- In one aspect, the invention encompasses a semiconductor construction which includes a substrate and an assembly displaying differential negative resistance supported by the substrate. The assembly comprises a material which includes Ge, a transition metal, and one or more of S, Te and Se.
- The invention also encompasses methodology for forming the constructions and structures described above.
- Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the following accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 4 is a view of a semiconductor wafer fragment shown at a processing stage subsequent to that ofFIG. 1 , and in accordance with a second aspect of the invention. -
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FIG. 8 is a graph of current-versus-voltage for an exemplary device displaying differential negative resistance formed in accordance with an aspect of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a graph of current-versus-voltage for the so-called first tunnel region of an exemplary device displaying differential negative resistance formed in accordance with an aspect of the present invention. - A first aspect of the invention is described with reference to
FIGS. 1-3 . Referring initially toFIG. 1 , asemiconductor fragment 10 is illustrated at a preliminary processing stage.Fragment 10 comprises asubstrate 12.Substrate 12 can comprise, for example, monocrystalline silicon. To aid in interpretation of the claims that follow, the terms “semiconductive substrate” and “semiconductor substrate” are defined to mean any construction comprising semiconductive material, including, but not limited to, bulk semiconductive materials such as a semiconductive wafer (either alone or in assemblies comprising other materials thereon), and semiconductive material layers (either alone or in assemblies comprising other materials). The term “substrate” refers to any supporting structure, including, but not limited to, the semiconductive substrates described above. - A
layer 14 is formed oversubstrate 12.Layer 14 is an optional insulative material, and can comprise, for example, silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, borophosphosilicate glass (BPSG), and/or other insulative materials. Additionally, various conductive structures (not shown) can extend into or throughinsulative material 14. Such conductive structures can comprise part of an integrated circuit supported bysemiconductor substrate 12. - A
conductive material 16 is formed overinsulative material 14.Conductive material 16 can comprise, for example, various metals, such as, for example, one or more of silver, tungsten, titanium and platinum. In particular aspects,conductive material 16 can comprise titanium nitride, either alone, or in conjunction with one or more metals and/or metal alloys. Accordingly, conductive 16 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or more of Ag, W, Ti, TiN and Pt. Additionally,layer 16 can comprise a conductively-doped semiconductive material.Layer 16 can be referred to as a bottom electrode in the discussion that follows. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , alayer 18 is formed overbottom electrode 16.Layer 18 can be referred to as a first layer of an assembly displaying differential negative resistance (such as a tunnel diode assembly), and can comprise Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se. - In particular applications,
layer 18 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ge and Se. For instance,layer 18 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of GexSe(1−x), such as, for example, Ge0.4Se0.6 (also referred to as Ge40Se60). -
Layer 18 can be formed by, for example, either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. Iflayer 18 is formed by sputter deposition, it can be formed from a target comprising both Ge and Se, and comprising the Ge and Se in a ratio which is identical to, or approximately, the desired ratio of the elements inlayer 18. Accordingly, if the desired ratio of Ge40Se60 is to be formed inlayer 18, the layer can be sputter-deposited from a target comprising approximately 60 parts Se for every 40 parts Ge. The target can be a mosaic target. - If
layer 18 is formed by evaporative deposition, the layer can be formed by providing a source of Ge and a source of Se within a reaction chamber, and subsequently evaporating Ge and Se from the sources at appropriate rates to form thelayer 18 having the desired stoichiometry of Ge and Se. - In the shown embodiment,
layer 18 is physically againstbottom electrode 16. It is to be understood, however, that optional intervening materials (not shown) can be provided betweenlayers - A
layer 20 is formed overlayer 18.Layer 20 can be referred to as a second layer of a construction displaying differential negative resistance.Layer 20 comprises M and A, where M is a transition metal and A is one or more of O, S, Te and Se. The M and A are typically present in a stoichiometry of M(2+Δ)A, where Δ is greater than 0. The transition metal (M) can be, for example, a metal selected from Group IB of the periodic table (also referred to as Group 11 under the so-called new notation), and accordingly can be copper or silver, for example. In particular embodiments,second layer 20 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ag(2+Δ)A, or Cu(2+Δ)A, where A is O, S, Te, and/or Se. -
Layer 20 can be formed by, for example, either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. In the shown aspect of the invention,layer 20 is physically against an upper surface oflayer 18.Layer 20 can be formed by directly depositing a layer comprising M(2+Δ)A, or by depositing a layer which is subsequently converted to M(2+Δ)A. For instance,layer 20 can be formed by initially depositing a layer of Ag2Se, and subsequently diffusing additional Ag into the layer from regions proximate the layer to convert the layer to Ag(2+Δ)Se. - A
layer 22 is formed overlayer 20.Layer 22 can be referred to as a third layer of an assembly displaying differential negative resistance, and can comprise the same materials described previously forfirst layer 18. Accordingly,layer 22 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se.Layer 22 can be formed by, for example, either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. In the shown aspect of the invention,layer 22 is physically against an upper surface ofsecond layer 20. - An electrically
conductive layer 24 is formed overlayer 22.Layer 24 can comprise the same metal (M) as is utilized inlayer 20. Alternatively,layer 24 can comprise a different metal than is utilized inlayer 20. In particular applications,layer 24 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or more transition elements. In an exemplary application,layer 24 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of silver.Layer 24 is typically very thin, and can comprise, for example, a thickness less than 300 angstroms, and in particular applications a thickness less than 50 angstroms.Conductive material 24 is physically against an upper surface ofmaterial 22 in the shown aspect of the invention. - A
conductive material 26 is formed overlayer 24.Conductive material 26 can be referred to as a top electrode of an assembly displaying differential negative resistance.Conductive material 26 can comprise identical materials as described above for incorporation intoconductive material 16. Accordingly,bottom electrode 16 andtop electrode 26 can comprise identical compositions as one another. Alternatively,top electrode 26 can comprise a different chemical composition than doesbottom electrode 16. In particular applications,top electrode 26 will comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or both of tungsten and silver. - In the shown application,
top electrode 26 is physically againstconductive material 24. Ifmaterial 26 andconductive layer 24 both comprise silver, thetop electrode 26 can be formed in a separate processing step from silver-containinglayer 24. Further,top electrode 26 can comprise a different silver composition than does layer 24. Specifically,layer 24 can consist of very pure silver, whereaslayer 26 can comprise a sliver alloy, such, for example, a copper/silver alloy. Iftop electrode 26 comprises silver, it can be advantageous to omitthin layer 24 from theconstruction 10 ofFIG. 2 . - In the
construction 10 ofFIG. 2 , layers 18 and 22 can be electrically insulative, and can be referred to as glass layers. Further, layers 18 and 22 can be significantly thinner than thelayer 20 provided betweenlayers layer 20 by at least about 300 angstroms. In an exemplary application, layers 18 and 20 can each have thicknesses of at least about 150 angstroms, and thelayer 20 can have a thickness of at least about 450 angstroms. In a specific application, layers 18 and 22 can each have thicknesses of about 150 angstroms, andlayer 20 can have a thickness of about 470 angstroms. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , layers 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 are patterned into aconstruction 30. Such patterning can be accomplished by, for example, photolithographic processing utilized in conjunction with an appropriate etch, or series of etches, for extending a desired pattern throughlayers construction 30 can correspond to a tunnel diode construction. -
Construction 30 is shown electrically connected withpotentials bottom electrodes Potential 32 is positive relative to potential 34, as indicated by the “+” and “−” symbols shown inFIG. 3 .Potentials construction 30, and accordingly operateconstruction 30 as part of an integrated circuit assembly.Construction 30 can be incorporated into the assembly as, for example, either a part of logic circuitry, or as part of a microwave oscillator construction.Potentials substrate 12 and incorporated within an integratedcircuit comprising construction 30. - Another aspect of the invention is described with reference to
FIGS. 4-7 . In referring toFIGS. 4-7 , similar numbering will be utilized as was used above in describing the aspect ofFIGS. 1-3 , where appropriate. - Referring initially to
FIG. 4 , aconstruction 50 is illustrated at a preliminary stage of the second aspect of the invention.Construction 50 comprisessubstrate 12,insulative material 14, andbottom electrode 16 of theFIG. 1 construction. Theconstruction 50 can be formed in processing subsequent to that described above with reference toFIG. 1 , and accordingly can correspond to a processing stage subsequent to the stage ofFIG. 1 . - A
material 52 is formed overbottom electrode 16. In the shown embodiment,material 52 is formed physically againstbottom electrode 16.Material 52 comprises Ge and one or more of S, Te and Se.Material 52 can comprise, for example, GexSey, where “x” is from about 20 to about 30, and where “y” is from about 70 to about 80. The sum of x and y can be 100. Alternatively, GexSey, can be expressed as comprising “x” from about 0.2 to about 0.3, “y” from about 0.7 to about 0.8, and “x”+“y” equal to 1. - In particular applications,
layer 52 will comprise Ge25Se75. In the shown application,layer 52 is formed physically againstbottom electrode 16. - A
conductive material 54 is formed in a layer overmaterial 52. In the shown application,layer 54 is formed physically againstmaterial 52.Layer 54 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of a transition metal. In particular applications,layer 54 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or more transition metals selected from Group IB of the periodic table of the elements. For instance,layer 54 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of copper or silver. In an exemplary application,material 52 comprises GexSey, where “x” is from about 20 to about 30, and where “y” is from about 70 to about 80; andlayer 54 comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of silver.Layer 54 can be formed to a thickness of, for example, about 100 Å andlayer 52 can be formed to a thickness of, for example, about 500 Å. - Referring to
FIG. 5 ,layer 54 is exposed to light 56 having an appropriate energy to cause at least some of the metal fromlayer 54 to disperse within material 52 (with the dispersed metal being indicated by stippling throughout material 52).Light 56 can comprise ultraviolet light. In an exemplary application a suitable wavelength of light 56 can be from about 200 nanometers to about 600 nanometers, which can disperse silver fromlayer 54 intomaterial 52. - The amount of transition metal dispersed from
layer 54 intomaterial 52 is preferably equal to or greater than an amount which saturatesmaterial 52, but less than the amount which will crystallize separate phases of germanium-comprising constituents from withinmaterial 52. For instance, ifmaterial 52 comprises Ge25Se75, and layer comprises silver, the amount of silver dispersed intomaterial 52 will preferably be sufficient to form phase-separated silver within the Ge/Se/Ag material 52 formed by dispersion of the silver intomaterial 52. However, the amount of silver dispersed intomaterial 52 will preferably be a low enough concentration to avoid crystallization of Ge/Se materials from withinmaterial 52. If such crystallization occurs, such can break a potential within the material and impede or destroy operation of a tunnel diode (or other device displaying differential negative resistance) comprising the material. -
Material 52 andlayer 54 can be formed by either sputter deposition or evaporative deposition. It is noted that even though only some of the metal oflayer 54 is shown dispersed intomaterial 52 in the shown application, the invention can encompass other applications wherein an entirety oflayer 54, or substantially an entirety of thelayer 54, is dispersed intomaterial 52. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , aconductive material 26 is formed overlayer 54.Conductive material 26 can be referred to as a top electrode, and can comprise identical components as described with reference toFIG. 2 for thematerial 26 ofconstruction 10. Accordingly,material 26 can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of Ag, W, Ti, TiN, TaN and/or Pt; and in particular embodiments can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of one or both of Ag and W. In the shown application,material 26 is formed physically against thelayer 54. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , layers 16, 52, 54 and 26 are patterned into anassembly 60. Such patterning can be accomplished utilizing photolithographic processing and one or more suitable etches. Theassembly 60 can correspond to a tunnel diode assembly. - The
bottom electrode 16 is electrically connected with a potential 32, and thetop electrode 26 is electrically connected with a potential 34. The potential 32 is positive relative to the potential 34.Potentials FIG. 3 , be part of an integrated circuitstructure comprising assembly 60. - The
construction 60 can function comparably to theconstruction 30 ofFIG. 3 . However, it may be more difficult to specifically tailorconstruction 60 for a particular desired operation than to tailorconstruction 30. However, it can, in particular applications, be easier to accomplish the fabrication ofconstruction 60 than that ofconstruction 30. Accordingly, bothconstruction 60 andconstruction 30 can have advantages and disadvantages relative to one another. - The devices displaying differential negative resistance displaying differential negative resistance formed in accordance with aspects of the present invention can have exceptional operating characteristics. Such characteristics are described with reference to
FIGS. 8 and 9 .FIG. 8 illustrates a graph of current (measured in microAmps) versus voltage (measured in Volts) for a device of the type described with reference toFIG. 3 , in which layers 18 and 22 comprise Ge40Se60, and in whichlayer 20 comprises Ag(2+Δ)Se, with Δ being greater than 0. The curve ofFIG. 8 demonstrates that the device has a first tunnel region (or DNR) 100 at a voltage slightly above −0.5 Volts.FIG. 8 also shows that discreet quantum sets (illustrated generally byarrows 102 and 104) occur at about −2.0 Volts and at about −3.0 Volts. The discrete quantum sets indicate that the Ag(2+Δ)Se of the device comprises at least about 20 quantized energy levels (the number of peaks insets - Referring to
FIG. 9 , the first tunnel region of a device formed in accordance with an aspect of the present invention is shown on an expanded scale relative to the scale ofFIG. 8 , in agraph 150 of current-versus-voltage. In accordance with convention, the device is described as having a peak (200) at about −0.3 volts and a valley (202) at about −0.6 volts. It is noted that the peak and valley are shown inverted in the graph ofFIG. 9 , but convention would be to flip the graph so that the peak-to-valley ratio is greater than 1. The shown device has a peak-to-valley ratio of about −50 microAmps/−0.4 microAmps, or in other words, about 130. The shown device is an exemplary device, and various other devices displaying differential negative resistance have been formed utilizing methodology of the present invention. Such devices have been found to have peak-to-valley ratios greater than 8, and specifically to have peak-to-valley ratios of at least 9, at least about 10, at least about 20, at least about 30, at least about 40, at least about 50, at least about 75, at least about 100, and greater than at least about 100 as demonstrated byFIG. 9 . It is found that the peak-to-valley ratios of devices of the present invention typically do not vary significantly with temperature, and specifically that the ratios stay relatively constant across a temperature range of from about −30° C. to about 100° C. - The device of
FIG. 9 has both the peak in current value (200) and the valley in current value (202) occurring within a voltage range of from less than 0 volts to greater than −1 volt, or in other words, occurring within a voltage range having an absolute value of from greater than 0 volt to less than 1 volt. - The assemblies of the present invention can have numerous applications, including, for example, applications in logic devices, and applications in microwave oscillator devices.
- In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to structural and methodical features. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the specific features shown and described, since the means herein disclosed comprise preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims appropriately interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.
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1-18. (canceled)
19. A composition containing Ag and Se, and comprising at least 4 quantized energy levels which are accessed when the composition is exposed to voltages having an absolute value of from 0 to 3.5 volts.
20. The composition of claim 19 comprising at least 6 quantized energy levels which are accessed when the composition is exposed to the voltages having an absolute value of from 0 to 3.5 volts.
21. The composition of claim 19 comprising at least 10 quantized energy levels which are accessed when the composition is composition to the voltages having an absolute value of from 0 to 3.5 volts.
22. The composition of claim 19 comprising at least 15 quantized energy levels which are accessed when the composition is exposed to the voltages having an absolute value of from 0 to 3.5 volts.
23. The composition of claim 19 comprising at least 20 quantized energy levels which are accessed when the composition is exposed to the voltages having an absolute value of from 0 to 3.5 volts.
24. The composition of claim 19 consisting essentially of Ag and Se.
25. The composition of claim 19 consisting essentially of Ag(2+Δ)Se, where Δ is greater than 0.
26-125. (canceled)
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