An explanation of low frequency 1/f noise in nonideal Schottky barrier diod
es is presented where the current fluctuation is attributed to the random w
alk of electrons at the metal-semiconductor interface via modulation of the
barrier height. The experimental results on TiN/n-Si Schottky diodes have
been successfully analysed to give useful information on the interface stat
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