Abstract
An optoelectronic semiconductor device in the form of an LED comprises a silicon p-n junction having a photoactive region containing beta-iron disilicide (beta-FeSi2). The LED produces electroluminescence at a wavelength of about 1.5 mum. Photodetector devices are also described
Original language | English |
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Patent number | US6288415 |
IPC | H01L 33/ 34 A I |
Priority date | 22/10/97 |
Publication status | Published - 11 Sept 2001 |