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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Tungsten diselenide (WSe2) is a layered semiconductor with potential for electronic applications.
  • Developing complementary logic circuits, which use both n-type and p-type transistors, is crucial for modern electronics.
  • Previous research has explored WSe2 for transistors, but achieving both n-type and p-type operation on the same flake for complementary logic has been challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the operation of both n-type and p-type field-effect transistors (FETs) on a single WSe2 flake.
  • To fabricate and test a complementary logic inverter using these WSe2 FETs.
  • To advance the realization of complementary logic devices based on layered chalcogenide semiconductors.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of p-type FETs by contacting WSe2 with platinum (Pt) for efficient hole injection.
  • Realization of n-type FETs using selective surface charge transfer doping with potassium (K) for electron injection.
  • Characterization of transistor performance, including ON/OFF current ratios and ON current densities.
  • Measurement of the DC voltage gain of the fabricated complementary WSe2 inverter.

Main Results:

  • Successful operation of both n-type and p-type field-effect transistors (FETs) on the same WSe2 flake.
  • Achieved ON/OFF current ratios exceeding 10^4 for both n- and p-FETs, with comparable ON current densities.
  • Demonstrated a complementary logic inverter with a DC voltage gain greater than 12.
  • Showcased the feasibility of selective surface charge transfer doping for creating degenerately doped n+ contacts.

Conclusions:

  • This work successfully demonstrates complementary logic operation on a WSe2 flake, a significant step for layered semiconductor electronics.
  • The developed methods for fabricating both n- and p-type transistors on WSe2 are crucial for future integrated circuits.
  • The results highlight the potential of WSe2 and similar layered materials for advanced electronic applications requiring complementary logic.