Improvements in electrical properties of SiC surface using mechano-chemical polishing

Kazutoshi Hotta, Kenji Hirose, Yayoi Tanaka, Kenji Kawata, Osamu Eryu

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Abstract

To use SiC substrate as a semiconductor device and epitaxial growth, the surface of SiC substrate should be made smooth at an atomic level in the state of monocrystalline. But, the past slurry caused defects such as the pit and the scratch on the surface. This tendency was very strong in (000-1) C-face. We achieved ideal surface for SiC devices using newly developed slurry. In this surface, the roughness (Ra) of (0001) Si face and (000-1) C face evaluated by the AFM were 0.1nm or less, and confirmed that the surface were monocrystalline by CAICISS measurement. From these results, it is thought that the crystal face obtained by the slurry newly developed. In addition, the Schottky barrier diode was formed directly on the polished surface, that was obtained the breakdown voltage of 1.2kV or more. We thought that this results is possible to make the Schottky barrier diode without epitaxial growth.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSilicon Carbide and Related Materials 2007
EditorsAkira Suzuki, Hajime Okumura, Kenji Fukuda, Shin-ichi Nishizawa, Tsunenobu Kimoto, Takashi Fuyuki
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages823-826
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9780878493579
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials, ICSCRM 2007 - Otsu, Japan
Duration: 14-10-200719-10-2007

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume600-603
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials, ICSCRM 2007
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOtsu
Period14-10-0719-10-07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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