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  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing

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  • Silicon carbide (SiC) is a rapidly growing semiconductor technology.
  • Key drivers include electric vehicle (EV) adoption and high-power industrial applications.
  • Established silicon (Si) manufacturing processes differ significantly from SiC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of SiC technology.
  • To identify and discuss challenges in SiC manufacturing, from substrate growth to device assembly.
  • To compare SiC manufacturing with traditional Si processes and present a roadmap.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of SiC technology advancements.
  • Analysis of challenges in SiC substrate growth and MOSFET fabrication.
  • Comparison of SiC and Si manufacturing techniques.
  • Inclusion of author's research on key SiC manufacturing processes.

Main Results:

  • SiC substrate growth is difficult and time-consuming.
  • SiC MOSFET assembly involves complex processes.
  • Significant differences exist between SiC and Si manufacturing.
  • A SiC technology and product roadmap is presented.

Conclusions:

  • SiC technology presents unique manufacturing hurdles compared to silicon.
  • Addressing these challenges is crucial for meeting the demand in EVs and power electronics.
  • Further research and development are needed to optimize SiC production and adoption.