Adaptable Low-Temperature Resistor Standard Composed of ITO thin Film

IF 2.1 4区材料科学 Q3 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Electronic Materials Letters Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI:10.1007/s13391-025-00548-w

Sebastian Złotnik, Małgorzata Nyga, Przemysław Morawiak, Witold Rzodkiewicz, Patryk Bruszewski, Marek A. Kojdecki, Jerzy Wróbel, Jarosław Wróbel

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Herein, we present indium tin oxide (ITO) as a promising candidate for developing adaptable standard resistors. The ITO thin-film device structures exhibit an average resistivity of approx. 1.5 × 10^–4 Ω ⋅ cm, demonstrating remarkable stability in resistance values over time and showcasing temperature-independent magnetoresistance, making them reliable for various applications. ITO resistor structures were found to be optimal with an area ≥10^–7 cm², without observed additional series resistance. The temperature dependence of resistance values changes by approx. 10% within a broad temperature range of 5–310 K in a predictable and repeatable way. Unlike traditional 2D materials, ITO can be processed without the necessity of a protective layer, facilitating easier integration into electronic circuits. Moreover, ITO demonstrates single-type electron characteristics, without hole-like contributions, being particularly suitable as a charge carrier transport control. Our experimental findings indicate that resistors made of ITO-coated glass thin films present a viable alternative to standard chip-type passive components, which are commonly used in electronic devices. This work highlights the potential of ITO as a durable and flexible material for advanced electronics, enabling the design of next-generation resistive elements that can adapt to varying operational conditions.

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Electronic Materials Letters 工程技术-材料科学：综合

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期刊介绍： Electronic Materials Letters is an official journal of the Korean Institute of Metals and Materials. It is a peer-reviewed international journal publishing print and online version. It covers all disciplines of research and technology in electronic materials. Emphasis is placed on science, engineering and applications of advanced materials, including electronic, magnetic, optical, organic, electrochemical, mechanical, and nanoscale materials. The aspects of synthesis and processing include thin films, nanostructures, self assembly, and bulk, all related to thermodynamics, kinetics and/or modeling.