This paper describes some experimental results concerning the dielectric ch
aracterizations of PZT, PT and BT ferroelectric thin films deposited on sil
icon. Firstly, the ferroelectric properties of these films are checked, not
ably the high dielectric constant values. Secondly, assuming a simple elect
rical model, we derive from impedance measurements the conductivity of the
platinum deposited as a bottom electrode. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. Al
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