Numerical Investigation of the Leakage Current and Blocking Capabilities of High-Power Diodes with Doped DLC Passivation Layers
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
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| Publication Date | 2019-09-01 |
| Authors | Luigi Balestra, Susanna Reggiani, A. Gnudi, Elena Gnani, G. Baccarani |
| Institutions | University of Bologna, ABB (Switzerland) |
| Citations | 1 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāDiamond-like carbon (DLC) is a very attractive material for Microelectronics, as it can be used to create robust passivation layers in semiconductor devices. In this work, the modelling of DLC in a TCAD framework is addressed, with special attention to the role played as the bevel coating of large-Area high-voltage diodes. The TCAD simulations are nicely compared with experiments, giving rise to a detailed explanation of the role played by the DLC conductivity on the diode performance.