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Quantitative analysis of defect states in InGaZnO within 2 eV below the conduction band via photo-induced current
Hyunmin Hong1, Min Jung Kim1, Dong-Joon Yi1
1Division of Physics and Semiconductor Science, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
This work investigates the function of the oxygen partial pressure in photo-induced current measurement of extended defect properties related to the distribution and quantity of defect states in electronic structures. The Fermi level was adjusted by applying a negative gate bias in the TFT structure, and the measurable range of activation energy was extended to < 2.0 eV. Calculations based on density functional theory are used to investigate the changes in defect characteristics and the role of defects at shallow and deep levels as a function of oxygen partial pressure. Device characteristics, such as mobility and threshold voltage shift under a negative gate bias, showed a linear correlation with the ratio of shallow level to deep level defect density. Shallow level and deep level defects are organically related, and both defects must be considered when understanding device characteristics.
