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Transient Forward Bias Response of Amorphous Silicon P-I-N Diodes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

R. A. Street  and
M. Hack
R. A. Street
Affiliation:
Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
M. Hack
Affiliation:
Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Abstract

When a forward bias is applied to an amorphous silicon p-i-n diode, there is a delay in the onset of the current. We present experimental data and numerical calculations, showing that the effect is due to trapped space charge which inhibits the onset of a double injection current. The dependence of the delay time on defect density, bias, illumination and the location of the defects is examined.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 258: Symposium A – Amorphous Silicon Technology – 1992 , 1992 , 831
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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