The Correlation between Surface V-Shaped Defects and Local Breakdown Phenomena in GaN-Based LEDs

Author:

Baek Seung-Hye1,Choi Dae-Choul1,Kim Yoon Seok2,Na Hyunseok3,Lee Sung-Nam12ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of IT & Semiconductor Convergence Engineering, Tech University of Korea, Siheung-si 15073, Republic of Korea

2. Department of Nano & Semiconductor Engineering, Tech University of Korea, Siheung-si 15073, Republic of Korea

3. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Daejin University, Pocheon-si 11159, Republic of Korea

Abstract

This paper investigates the intriguing impact of surface V-shaped defects on the electrical and optical characteristics of GaN-based LEDs, particularly under reverse bias conditions. These defects introduce unique luminescence phenomena, notably giant dot-like luminescence (GDL), and exert significant influence on device performance. The size of these V-shaped defects plays a critical role: larger defects generate more indium-rich regions at their base, resulting in elevated tensile stress. This heightened stress promotes carrier tunneling, increasing reverse leakage current and leads to GDL formation. However, even with multiple V-shaped defects present, localized failure predominantly occurs at the defect experiencing the highest tensile stress, substantially reducing the breakdown voltage. Micro-Raman analysis further reveals distinct Raman shifts and increased tensile stress in these regions. These findings underscore the complexity of V-shaped defects’ effects, highlighting their importance in GaN-based LED design and optimization. Recognizing their influence on electrical and optical properties can significantly impact device reliability and performance, particularly in reverse bias conditions.

Funder

National Research Foundation of Korea

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Instrumentation,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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