Sub-3 V monolithic integration of GaN-based micro-LEDs with <i>p</i> -MOSFETs

Abstract

Low threshold voltage (VTH) is essential for monolithic integration of GaN-based Micro-LEDs with metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), enabling low-power, long-lifetime micro-displays. In this work, we achieve record-low VTH = −2.3 V in a monolithically integrated Micro-LED with a p-channel MOSFET (p-MOSFET), enabling efficient operation below 3 V. By reducing the gate dielectric thickness from 50 to 30 nm, VTH decreases from −9.2 to −2.3 V, in excellent agreement with simulation, while preserving a high on/off current ratio (&amp;gt;107). The integrated Micro-LED delivers a light output power of 155 μW, external quantum efficiency of 20.6%, and luminance of 2.8 M nits—matching standalone Micro-LED performance. These results establish a practical pathway toward low-voltage, high-performance monolithic active-matrix Micro-LEDs, paving the way for energy-efficient extended reality displays.