Abstract
An optoelectronic semiconductor device in the form on an LED comprises a silicon p-n junction (10) having a photoactive region (18) containing beta-iron disilicide ( beta -FeSi2). The LED produces electroluminescence at a wavelength of about 1.5 mu m. Photodectector devices are also described.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | WO9818167 |
| IPC | H01L 33/ 34 A I |
| Priority date | 24/10/96 |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 1998 |