GaN HEMT fabrication flow

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GaN HEMT (High Electron Mobility Transistor) is a next-generation power semiconductor that has low operating resistance and high breakdown withstand voltage, and is expected to be applied to high-power and high-speed electronic devices.

GAN HEMT Fabrication flow

1. Forming GaN Epi layer

2. Ion implantation N+

Introduction of Ion Implanter

3. Isolate Ion implantation

Introduction of Ion Implanter

4. AlGaN recess or selective etching

The indented structure for forming the gate requires very shallow machining. Very low rates, selective etching, and no damage are important.

ULVAC etching for forming gate

Introduction of Etching system

5. SiN gate isolation film

6. Pattering SiN gate isolation film

Low damage etching is required

Process technology for GaN HEMT

Introduction of Etching system

7. Forming gate electrode & Liftoff

Liftoff evaporation is used to form gate electrode.

8. Forming S/D electrode & Patterning

Sputtering Ti/Al and etching to form electrode

Process technology for GaN HEMT

Introduction of Sputtering system

9. Attaching support substrate & Polishing

10. Etching backside Via SiC

Via processing the back side Si / SiC to connect the electrodes

Process technology for GaN HEMT

Introduction of Etching system

11. Seed Metal

A seed layer is formed by sputtering before plating.

Process technology for GaN HEMT

Introduction of Sputtering system

12. Plating

 

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