Silicon Carbide 2004 - Materials, Processing and Devices: Volume 815 (MRS Proceedings) - Softcover

Dudley, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107409209 ISBN 13: 9781107409200

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

Silicon carbide (SiC) is a wide-bandgap semiconductor that can operate at temperatures well above 300ºC, where silicon cannot perform. In addition, due to a high thermal conductivity equal to copper at room temperature, SiC is an ideal candidate for operation in harsh environments and at high-power levels. Rapid advances in SiC materials and devices have recently resulted in implementation of SiC-based electronic systems, and the impact of these devices is expected to significantly increase in the next several years. This book documents the most recent results on growth of bulk and epitaxial layers, physical and structural properties, process technology, and device development obtained since the 10th International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials 2003 (ICSCRM2003) held in Lyon, France. Extended defects in silicon carbide are highlighted. The nature of defects induced by forward biasing of bipolar devices, as well as methods to suppress the degradation, are addressed.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1107409209
• ISBN 13: 9781107409200
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 338