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Thermal Transport across Metal/β-Ga2O3 Interfaces
Jingjing Shi1, Chao Yuan1, Hsien-Lien Huang2
1George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|June 10, 2021
Summary
Understanding thermal transport in Gallium Oxide (β-Ga2O3) metal interfaces is key for device heat dissipation. Metal cutoff frequency significantly impacts thermal boundary conductance (TBC), with Ni and Cr showing highest TBC for Schottky and ohmic contacts, respectively.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Physics
- Thermal Engineering
Background:
- Gallium Oxide (β-Ga2O3) is a promising semiconductor for power electronics.
- Efficient heat dissipation is critical for the performance and reliability of β-Ga2O3 devices.
- Metal interfaces are crucial for both electrical contact and thermal management in these devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and model thermal transport across β-Ga2O3/metal interfaces.
- To elucidate the factors influencing thermal boundary conductance (TBC).
- To identify optimal metal contacts for enhanced thermal management in β-Ga2O3 devices.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical modeling using the Landauer approach.
- Experimental validation via time-domain thermoreflectance (TDTR).
- Analysis of thermal boundary conductance (TBC) for various β-Ga2O3/metal interfaces.
Main Results:
- A strong correlation between metal cutoff frequency and TBC was observed.
- Metal cutoff frequency emerged as the dominant factor influencing TBC.
- Ni/β-Ga2O3 (Schottky) and Cr/β-Ga2O3 (ohmic) interfaces exhibited the highest TBC.
Conclusions:
- Metal cutoff frequency is the primary determinant of TBC at β-Ga2O3/metal interfaces.
- Minimizing interfacial chemical reactions and defects is essential for maximizing TBC.
- Optimized metal contacts can significantly improve heat dissipation in β-Ga2O3 devices.
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