Atomic Layer Epitaxy

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf thin film deposition technique
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ALE
gptkbp:advantage high conformality on 3D structures
low temperature processing
precise composition control
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Atomic_Layer_Deposition
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:technology
integrated circuits
solar cells
energy storage devices
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Finland
gptkbp:cycle alternating precursor pulses
purge steps
gptkbp:depot metals
semiconductors
sulfides
oxides
nitrides
gptkbp:enables atomic-scale thickness control
conformal coatings
high-quality thin films
gptkbp:features scalability
excellent uniformity
low defect density
precise thickness control
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atomic Layer Epitaxy
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Tuomo_Suntola
1970s
gptkbp:limitation precursor availability
slow deposition rate
thermal budget constraints
gptkbp:notableFor photovoltaics
MEMS/NEMS devices
barrier layers
battery electrodes
catalyst supports
gate oxides
high-k dielectrics in CMOS
passivation layers
protective coatings
gptkbp:processor sequential, self-limiting surface reactions
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Molecular_Beam_Epitaxy
Chemical Vapor Deposition
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:nanotechnology
microelectronics
semiconductor fabrication
gptkbp:uses surface reactions
precursor gases
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tuomo_Suntola
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4