Patent ID: 6531414
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: B82Y,H01L,H01S

Abstract:
A method of forming a native oxide, comprising the steps of:(a) forming at least one strain-compensated superlattice of Group III-V semiconductor material, where each at least one superlattice of Group III-V semiconductor material includes at least two monolayers of a non-aluminum-bearing Group III-V semiconductor material and at least two monolayers of an aluminum-bearing Group III-V semiconductor material; and (b) exposing each at least one strain-compensated superlattice of Group III-V semiconductor material to a water-containing environment and a temperature of at least about 425 degrees Celsius to convert at least a portion of said at least one strain-compensated superlattice of Group III-V semiconductor material to an oxide.