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In semiconductor fabrication, etching is one of the major steps, along with photolithography and thin-film deposition. It involves removing unwanted materials from the surface of a wafer using chemical or physical methods. This step is carried out after coating, photolithography, and developing. It is used to remove the exposed thin film material, leaving only the desired portion of the wafer, and then removing the excess photoresist. These steps are repeated numerous times to create complex integrated circuits.

In November 2023, Semicorex released 850V GaN-on-Si epitaxial products for high-voltage, high-current HEMT power device applications. Compared to other substrates for HMET power devices, GaN-on-Si enables larger wafer sizes and more diversified applications, and it can also be quickly introduced into the mainstream silicon chip process in fabs, which is a unique advantage for improving the yield of power devices.

Thick, high-purity silicon carbide (SiC) layers, typically exceeding 1mm, are critical components in various high-value applications, including semiconductor fabrication and aerospace technologies. This article delves into the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process for producing such layers, highlighting key process parameters, material characteristics, and emerging applications.

According to reports from German media, U.S. chip manufacturer Wolfspeed is pausing its plans to build a semiconductor plant in Germany.

The crystal growth furnace is the core equipment for the growth of Silicon Carbide crystals. It is similar to the traditional crystalline silicon-grade crystal growth furnace. The furnace structure is not very complicated. It is mainly composed of the furnace body, heating system, coil transmission mechanism, vacuum acquisition and measurement system, gas path system, cooling system, control system, etc. The thermal field and process conditions determine the key indicators such as the quality, size, and conductivity of the SiC crystal.

Before discussing the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) silicon carbide (Sic) process technology, let's first review some basic knowledge about "chemical vapor deposition." Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a commonly used technique for preparing various coatings. It involves depositing gaseous reactants onto a substrate surface under appropriate reaction conditions to form a uniform thin film or coating.