Fundamentals of Silicon Carbide Technology / Wiley - IEEE (ePub)

A comprehensive introduction and up-to-date reference to
SiC power semiconductor devices covering topics from material
properties to applications

Based on a number of breakthroughs in SiC material science
and fabrication technology in the 1980s and 1990s, the first SiC
Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) were released as commercial products
in 2001. The SiC SBD market has grown significantly since
that time, and SBDs are now used in a variety of power systems,
particularly switch-mode power supplies and motor controls.
SiC power MOSFETs entered commercial production in 2011,
providing rugged, high-efficiency switches for high-frequency power
systems. In this wide-ranging book, the authors draw on their
considerable experience to present both an introduction to SiC
materials, devices, and applications and an in-depth reference for
scientists and engineers working in this fast-moving
field. Fundamentals of Silicon Carbide Technology
covers basic properties of SiC materials, processing technology,
theory and analysis of practical devices, and an overview of the
most important systems applications. Specifically included
are:

* A complete discussion of SiC material properties, bulk crystal
growth, epitaxial growth, device fabrication technology, and
characterization techniques.

* Device physics and operating equations for Schottky diodes, pin
diodes, JBS/MPS diodes, JFETs, MOSFETs, BJTs, IGBTs, and
thyristors.

* A survey of power electronics applications, including
switch-mode power supplies, motor drives, power converters for
electric vehicles, and converters for renewable energy
sources.

* Coverage of special applications, including microwave devices,
high-temperature electronics, and rugged sensors.

* Fully illustrated throughout, the text is written by recognized
experts with over 45 years of combined experience in SiC research
and development.

This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in
crystal growth, material science, and semiconductor device
technology. The book is also useful for design engineers,
application engineers, and product managers in areas such as power
supplies, converter and inverter design, electric vehicle
technology, high-temperature electronics, sensors, and smart grid
technology.