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  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Semiconductor Physics

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  • Diamond's unique properties (ultra-wide bandgap, hardness, thermal conductivity) make it ideal for high-power, high-temperature electronics.
  • Diamond Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) are promising due to their simple structure and excellent rectifying capabilities.
  • Interface-related issues like surface states and Fermi level pinning limit performance in traditional metal-semiconductor (MS) SBDs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review recent advancements in diamond SBDs, focusing on interface engineering strategies.
  • To analyze metal-semiconductor (MS) and metal-interlayer-semiconductor (MIS) configurations for improved Schottky barrier height (SBH) control and device reliability.
  • To highlight challenges in parameter extraction and propose a unified method for accurate SBH determination.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of single-layer and multilayer metal contacts in MS structures for SBH modulation and thermal stability.
  • Evaluation of functional interlayers (high-k dielectrics, low-work-function materials) in MIS structures for interface passivation and barrier modulation.
  • Review of terminal engineering techniques (field-plate, surface termination) for enhanced breakdown voltage.

Main Results:

  • Interface engineering, particularly using interlayers in MIS structures, effectively addresses surface states and Fermi level pinning.
  • High-k materials (Al2O3, HfO2, SnO2) and low-work-function materials (LaB6, CeB6) show promise in improving interface properties.
  • Terminal engineering strategies significantly enhance the breakdown voltage of diamond SBDs.

Conclusions:

  • Interface engineering is critical for realizing high-performance and reliable diamond SBDs for extreme condition applications.
  • MIS structures with functional interlayers offer a viable path to overcome limitations of MS structures.
  • A unified method for parameter extraction is needed for accurate SBH determination and device optimization.