Preparation of thin ferrite films on silicon using RF sputtering

M. R. Koblischka, M. Kirsch, M. Brust, A. Koblischka-Veneva, U. Hartmann

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Abstract

Thin-films of Ni xZn 1-x:Fe 2O 4 [(Ni,Zn)-ferrite] are grown by means of RF sputtering on Si(100) and (111) substrates, corresponding to the orientation of Si cantilevers for AFM/MFM measurements. We Find that the ferrite can be sputtered directly onto the Si surfaces, but an additional annealing step is required to obtain a purely polycrystalline, soft magnetic film. The inicrostructure of the films is investigated employing transmission electron microscopy, electron baclcscatter diffraction and magnetic force microscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1783-1786
Number of pages4
JournalPhysica Status Solidi (A) Applications and Materials Science
Volume205
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Aug
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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