High-Breakdown-Voltage and Low-Specific-on-Resistance GaN p–n Junction Diodes on Free-Standing GaN Substrates Fabricated Through Low-Damage Field-Plate Process
- 30 January 2013
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
- Vol. 52 (2R)
- https://doi.org/10.7567/jjap.52.028007
Abstract
In this letter, we describe the characteristics of Gallium Nitride (GaN) p–n junction diodes fabricated on free-standing GaN substrates with low specific on-resistance R on and high breakdown voltage V B. The breakdown voltage of the diodes with the field-plate (FP) structure was over 3 kV, and the leakage current was low, i.e., in the range of 10-4 A/cm2. The specific on-resistance of the diodes of 60 µm diameter with the FP structure was 0.9 mΩ·cm2. Baliga's figure of merit (V B 2/R on) of 10 GW/cm2 is obtained. Although a certain number of dislocations were included in the device, these excellent results indicated a definite availability of this material system for power-device applications.Keywords
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