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Metal-semiconductor contacts

Emlyn Rhoderick
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In this article, a review of the present knowledge of metal-semiconductor contacts is given, including the factors that determine the height of the Schottky barrier, its current/voltage characteristics, and its capacitance.
Abstract: 
A review is given of our present knowledge of metal-semiconductor contacts. Topics covered include the factors that determine the height of the Schottky barrier, its current/voltage characteristics, and its capacitance. A short discussion is also given of practical contacts and their application in semiconductor technology, and a comparison is made with p-n junctions.

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