Strategic Objectives
• Master the physics of bulk Gallium Nitride growth and substrate drift layers.
• Identify the critical design shifts required to move from lateral to vertical geometries.
• Explore advanced fabrication techniques for trench gates and vertical fins.
• Optimize device reliability for extreme high-voltage applications up to several kilovolts.
The Core Challenge
Traditional lateral HEMTs struggle with field crowding and thermal management as voltages scale, creating a bottleneck for the next generation of power grids and electric vehicles.
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The Physics of Gallium Nitride
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Limits of Lateral HEMTs
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Vertical vs. Lateral Geometries
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The Art of Bulk GaN Growth
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Homoepitaxial Growth Techniques
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The Drift Region Physics
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Vertical MOSFET Architectures
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Trench Gate Engineering
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Current Aperture Vertical Electronics
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Vertical FinFET Fabrication
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Doping Challenges in Vertical GaN
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Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) Design
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PN Junction Diode Dynamics
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Edge Termination Techniques
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Thermal Management in Vertical Devices
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Advanced Metrology for GaN
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Device Reliability and Aging
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Packaging for Vertical GaN
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The Role of HVDC Grids
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Electric Vehicle Power Trains
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