Power Electronics Device Applications Of Diamond Semiconductors

Power Electronics Device Applications of Diamond Semiconductors presents the state-of-the-art research for diamond growth, doping, device processing, theoretical modelling and device performance. Leading researchers in this area not only present their latest results, but discuss why in the near future it could lead to power electronic devices superior to what is currently available.

The book begins with a comprehensive and close examination of diamond crystal growth from the vapor phase for epitaxial diamond and wafer preparation. It looks at single crystal vapour deposition (CVD) growth sectors and defect control, ultra high purity SC-CVD, SC diamond wafer CVD, heteroepitaxy on Ir/MqO and needle-induced large area growth.

Then, it presents the latest doping and semiconductor characterization methods including p-type and n-type growth and characterization, ion implantation, and boron-doped diamond for p+ substrates. After it looks at the fundamental material properties and device physics including the defects in HPHT and CVD diamonds, MOS interface for inversion channel and TEM characterization, Ohmic contacts, and fabrication of flat diamond surfaces.

The results for device formation and characterizations of unipolar and bipolar devices are presented. The book concludes with a discussion of circuits and applications featuring the switching behavior of diamond devices and applications, high frequency and high temperature operation, and potential applications of diamond semiconductors for high voltage devices.