
Efficient Manufacturing of Low Defect Density SiC Substrates using a Novel Defect Capped Planarization Assisted Growth (DC-PAG) MethodAward last edited on: 7/10/2014
Sponsored Program
SBIRAwarding Agency
DOD : AFTotal Award Amount
$899,988Award Phase
2Solicitation Topic Code
AF121-183Principal Investigator
Arul C ArjunanCompany Information
Phase I
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase I year
2012Phase I Amount
$149,996Benefit:
TThe DC-PAG technology will enable the SiC applications in high power and alternative energy applications. Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices can be used in applications such as solar inverters, power convertors for computing and network power supplies; industrial motors and hybrid electric vehicles. The SiC power device can also be used in high-power, high frequency, high temperature military and aerospace applications.
Keywords:
Silicon Carbide, Epi Layer, Basal Plane Dislocations, Bipolar Devices, Cvd Growth, Chemical Mechanical Polishing
Phase II
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase II year
2014Phase II Amount
$749,992Benefit:
The high performance, low cost SiC devices will enable its applications in high power, high frequency and alternative energy applications. Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices can be used in applications such as solar inverters, power conversion in computing and network power supplies, variable-speed drives for industrial motors and hybrid electric vehicles, and products used in high-power, harsh-environment military and aerospace environments.
Keywords:
Silicon Carbide, High Power Devices, Basal Plane Dislocations, Bipolar Junction Transistors, Defect Capping, Chemical Mechanical Polishing, Epigrowth, Device Fabrication