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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2006
Tsuyoshi Takano, Amagasaki, JP;
Takahide Joichi, Amagasaki, JP;
Hiroaki Okagawa, Amagasaki, JP;
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor element containing an n-type gallium nitride based compound semiconductor and a novel electrode that makes an ohmic contact with the semiconductor. The semiconductor element of the present invention has an n-type Gallium nitride based compound semiconductor and an electrode that forms an ohmic contact with the semiconductor, wherein the electrode has a TiW alloy layer to be in contact with the semiconductor. According to a preferable embodiment, the above-mentioned electrode can also serve as a contact electrode. According to a preferable embodiment, the above-mentioned electrode is superior in the heat resistance. Moreover, a production method of the semiconductor element is also provided.