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Type: 
Journal
Description: 
We report on the conductive-atomic force microscopy (C-AFM) study of metallic layers in order to find the most suitable configuration for electrical characterization of individual ZnO micro-pillars fabricated by focused ion beam (FIB). The electrical resistance between the probe tip and both as deposited and FIB processed metal layers (namely, Cr, Ti, Au and Al) has been investigated. Both chromium and titanium evidenced a non homogenous and non ohmic behaviour, non negligible scanning probe induced anodic oxidation associated to electrical measurements, and after FIB milling they exhibited significantly higher tip-sample resistance. Aluminium had generally a more apparent non conductive behaviour. Conversely, gold films showed very good tip-sample conduction properties being less sensitive to FIB processing than the other investigated metals. We found that a reliable C-AFM electrical characterization of …
Publisher: 
North-Holland
Publication date: 
15 May 2016
Authors: 

M Pea, L Maiolo, E Giovine, A Rinaldi, R Araneo, A Notargiacomo

Biblio References: 
Volume: 371 Pages: 83-90
Origin: 
Applied Surface Science