Download or read book Advanced Process Development for Contacts to Aluminum Gallium Nitride gallium Nitride High Electron Mobility Transistors Hemts written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fabrication Performance and Degradation Mechanism of Aluminium i e Aluminum Gallium Nitride gallium Nitride Heterostructure Field Effect Transistors written by Hyungtak Kim and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atomistic Modeling of Aluminum Nitride gallium Nitride HEMTs for Applications in Harsh Environments written by Dylan B. John and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AlN/GaN high-electron mobility transistors (HEMT) are subject to internal structural and electrostatic fields originating mainly from: (i) the fundamental crystal atomicity and the interface discontinuity between dissimilar materials, (ii) atomistic strain, (iii) piezoelectricity, and (iv) spontaneous polarization (pyroelectricity). Through numerical simulations, this study explores the origin and effects of these competing internal fields on the electrostatics and the I-V characteristic of scaled nitride HEMT structures. It is shown that strain in these devices is asymmetric and long-ranged (demanding simulations using millions of atoms). The resulting piezoelectric polarization is large and atomistic in nature. This finding has been validated using available experimental data. The polarization fields alone can induce channel carriers at zero external bias and lead to a significant increase in the ON current.
Download or read book Integrated Electronics on Aluminum Nitride written by Reet Chaudhuri and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis outlines the principles, device physics, and technological applications of electronics based on the ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor aluminum nitride. It discusses the basic principles of electrostatics and transport properties of polarization-induced two-dimensional electron and hole channels in semiconductor heterostructures based on aluminum nitride. It explains the discovery of high-density two-dimensional hole gases in undoped heterojunctions, and shows how these high conductivity n- and p-type channels are used for high performance nFETs and pFETs, along with wide bandgap RF, mm-wave, and CMOS applications. The thesis goes on to discuss how the several material advantages of aluminum nitride, such as its high thermal conductivity and piezoelectric coefficient, enable not just high performance of transistors, but also monolithic integration of passive elements such as high frequency filters, enabling a new form factor for integrated RF electronics.
Download or read book Development and Characterization of Ohmic and Schottky Contacts for Gallium Nitride and Aluminum Gallium Nitride Devices written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Electronics And Devices written by Uttam Singisetti and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is more suited for researchers already familiar with WBS who are interested in developing new WBG materials and devices since it provides the latest developments in new materials and processes and trends for WBS and UWBS technology.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineWith the dawn of Gallium Oxide (Ga2O₃) and Aluminum Gallium Nitride (AlGaN) electronics and the commercialization of Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) based devices, the field of wide bandgap materials and electronics has never been more vibrant and exciting than it is now. Wide bandgap semiconductors have had a strong presence in the research and development arena for many years. Recently, the increasing demand for high efficiency power electronics and high speed communication electronics, together with the maturity of the synthesis and fabrication of wide bandgap semicon-ductors, has catapulted wide bandgap electronics and optoelectronics into the mainstream.Wide bandgap semiconductors exhibit excellent material properties, which can potentially enable power device operation at higher efficiency, higher temperatures, voltages, and higher switching speeds than current Si technology. This edited volume will serve as a useful reference for researchers in this field — newcomers and experienced alike.This book discusses a broad range of topics including fundamental transport studies, growth of high-quality films, advanced materials characterization, device modeling, high frequency, high voltage electronic devices and optical devices written by the experts in their respective fields. They also span the whole spectrum of wide bandgap materials including AlGaN, Ga2O₃and diamond.
Download or read book Chemical Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 2002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nitride Semiconductors written by Pierre Ruterana and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-12 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semiconductor components based on silicon have been used in a wide range of applications for some time now. These elemental semiconductors are now well researched and technologically well developed. In the meantime the focus has switched to a new group of materials: ceramic semiconductors based on nitrides are currently the subject of research due to their optical and electronic characteristics. They open up new industrial possibilities in the field of photosensors, as light sources or as electronic components. This collection of review articles provides a systematic and in-depth overview of the topic, on both a high and current level. It offers information on the physical basics as well as the latest results in a compact yet comprehensive manner. The contributions cover the physical processes involved in manufacture, from semiconductor growth, via their atomic structures and the related characteristics right up to future industrial applications. A highly pertinent book for anyone working in applied materials research or the semiconductor industry.
Download or read book Nitride Semiconductor Devices written by Joachim Piprek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-09 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to be published on physical principles, mathematical models, and practical simulation of GaN-based devices. Gallium nitride and its related compounds enable the fabrication of highly efficient light-emitting diodes and lasers for a broad spectrum of wavelengths, ranging from red through yellow and green to blue and ultraviolet. Since the breakthrough demonstration of blue laser diodes by Shuji Nakamura in 1995, this field has experienced tremendous growth worldwide. Various applications can be seen in our everyday life, from green traffic lights to full-color outdoor displays to high-definition DVD players. In recent years, nitride device modeling and simulation has gained importance and advanced software tools are emerging. Similar developments occurred in the past with other semiconductors such as silicon, where computer simulation is now an integral part of device development and fabrication. This book presents a review of modern device concepts and models, written by leading researchers in the field. It is intended for scientists and device engineers who are interested in employing computer simulation for nitride device design and analysis.
Download or read book Power GaN Devices written by Matteo Meneghini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the first comprehensive overview of the properties and fabrication methods of GaN-based power transistors, with contributions from the most active research groups in the field. It describes how gallium nitride has emerged as an excellent material for the fabrication of power transistors; thanks to the high energy gap, high breakdown field, and saturation velocity of GaN, these devices can reach breakdown voltages beyond the kV range, and very high switching frequencies, thus being suitable for application in power conversion systems. Based on GaN, switching-mode power converters with efficiency in excess of 99 % have been already demonstrated, thus clearing the way for massive adoption of GaN transistors in the power conversion market. This is expected to have important advantages at both the environmental and economic level, since power conversion losses account for 10 % of global electricity consumption. The first part of the book describes the properties and advantages of gallium nitride compared to conventional semiconductor materials. The second part of the book describes the techniques used for device fabrication, and the methods for GaN-on-Silicon mass production. Specific attention is paid to the three most advanced device structures: lateral transistors, vertical power devices, and nanowire-based HEMTs. Other relevant topics covered by the book are the strategies for normally-off operation, and the problems related to device reliability. The last chapter reviews the switching characteristics of GaN HEMTs based on a systems level approach. This book is a unique reference for people working in the materials, device and power electronics fields; it provides interdisciplinary information on material growth, device fabrication, reliability issues and circuit-level switching investigation.
Download or read book III Nitride Semiconductors and Their Modern Devices written by Bernard Gil and published by Semiconductor Science and Tech. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All recent developments of nitrides and of their technology are gathered here in a single book, with chapters written by world leaders in the field.
Download or read book Epitaxial Growth of Aluminum Nitride and Gallium Nitride Via Supersonic Beams Seeded with NH3 written by Victor Mario Torres and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion written by Alex Lidow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date, practical guide on upgrading from silicon to GaN, and how to use GaN transistors in power conversion systems design This updated, third edition of a popular book on GaN transistors for efficient power conversion has been substantially expanded to keep students and practicing power conversion engineers ahead of the learning curve in GaN technology advancements. Acknowledging that GaN transistors are not one-to-one replacements for the current MOSFET technology, this book serves as a practical guide for understanding basic GaN transistor construction, characteristics, and applications. Included are discussions on the fundamental physics of these power semiconductors, layout, and other circuit design considerations, as well as specific application examples demonstrating design techniques when employing GaN devices. GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition brings key updates to the chapters of Driving GaN Transistors; Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement of GaN Transistors; DC-DC Power Conversion; Envelope Tracking; and Highly Resonant Wireless Energy Transfer. It also offers new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, and Lidar, and revises many others throughout. Written by leaders in the power semiconductor field and industry pioneers in GaN power transistor technology and applications Updated with 35% new material, including three new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, Wireless Power, and Lidar Features practical guidance on formulating specific circuit designs when constructing power conversion systems using GaN transistors A valuable resource for professional engineers, systems designers, and electrical engineering students who need to fully understand the state-of-the-art GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition is an essential learning tool and reference guide that enables power conversion engineers to design energy-efficient, smaller, and more cost-effective products using GaN transistors.
Download or read book Thermally Stable Ohmic and Schottky Contacts to GaN written by Lars Fredrik Voss and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: This dissertation is focused on the development of Ohmic and Schottky contacts to both nand p-type Gallium Nitride for use in microelectronic and optical devices. The goal is to develop low resistance contacts with greater thermal budgets and superior thermal aging characteristics to those commonly in use today as well as to understand the mechanisms by which these contacts may fail. In addition, p-type Ohmic contacts have been used to fabricate light emitting diodes (LEDs) which display far superior aging properties than those made with conventional Ni/Au contacts. Ohmic contacts to p-GaN were fabricated using a variety of refractory materials. The materials examined were of three basic types: boride, nitride, and the refractory metal Ir. The boride family includes W2B, W2B5, CrB2, ZrB2, and TiB2. The nitrides examined were TaN, TiN, and ZrN. Contacts based on these materials were fabricated using either a GaN//Ni/Au/X/Ti/Au, GaN//X/Ti/Au, or GaN//Ni/X/Au scheme, where X is the refractory material. Contact resistances as low as ~1 x 10-4 ohm/cm2 were consistently achieved after annealing at temperatures from 500-1000°C for 60 s in N2 using these materials for p-GaN with a carrier concentration of ~1 x 1017 cm-3.
Download or read book Characterization of the Growth of Aluminum Nitride and Gallium Nitride Thin Films on Hydrogen Etched And or Cleaned 6H SiC 0001 Surfaces written by Jeffrey David Hartman and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keywords: 6H-SiC, Hydrogen etching, Aluminum nitride, Gallium nitride, Photo-electron emission microscopy, Chemical vapor deposition, Molecular beam epitaxy.
Download or read book Synthesis of High Purity Gallium Nitride Powders and Growth and Characterization of Aluminum Nitride and Gallium Nitride Bulk Single Crystals written by Cengiz Mustafa Balkas and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Investigations of the Gallium Nitride Aluminum Nitride and Indium Nitride Semiconductors Structural Optical Electronic and Interfacial Properties written by Samuel Clagett Strite (III) and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Described in this thesis is an investigation of some fundamental physical properties of both zincblende and wurtzite Group III - Nitride wide bandgap semiconductor materials. All of the thin films studied were grown by plasma-enhanced molecular beam epitaxy on either GaAs and SiC substrates. This growth method proved to be suitable for nitride expitaxial growth although compromises between the plasma power and the crystal growth rate had to be sought. The zincblende polytypes of GaN and InN were studied with the intent of evaluating their potential as a wide bandgap semiconductor system for short wavelength optical devices. The metastability of these crystals has led us to the conclusion that the zincblende nitrides are not a promising candidate for these applications due to their tendency to nucleate wurtzite domains. Bulk samples of zincblende GaN and InN and wurtzite GaN, AlN and InN were studied by x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) in an effort to determine their valence band structure. We report the various energies of the valence band density of states maxima as well as the ionicity gaps of each material. Wurtzite GaN/AlN and InN/AlN heterostructures were also investigated by XPS in order to estimate the valence band discontinuities of these heterojunctions. We measured valence band discontinuities of $Delta$E$rmsbsp{v}{GaN/AlN}$ = 0.4 $pm$ 0.4 eV and $Delta$E$rmsbsp{v}{InN/AlN}$ = 1.1 $pm$ 0.4 eV. Our results indicate that both systems have heterojunction band lineups fundamentally suitable for common optical device applications.
