Properties of Amorphous Films Prepared from SiH4–N2–H2 Gas Mixture

Abstract
The electrical properties and the IR absorption spectra of amorphous films made by the glow-discharge of a SiH4–N2–H2 gas mixture have been investigated as a function of the nitrogen to silane mole fraction. Efficient doping is possible in these amorphous films. The highest resistivity obtained is 1×1014 Ω·cm, which is sufficient to be used as a photoreceptor of electrophotography.