JP5437576B2 - Sic半導体デバイス用のシリコン・リッチのニッケル珪素化合物オーミック・コンタクト - Google Patents
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| PCT/US2005/023487 WO2006014346A2 (en) | 2004-07-06 | 2005-06-30 | Silicon-rich nickel-silicide ohmic contacts for sic semiconductor devices |
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