Thermal Management of Gallium Nitride Electronics

Thermal Management of Gallium Nitride Electronics provides a comprehensive overview of the technical approaches and advancements in the field of thermal management for compound semiconductor devices, including nanocrystalline diamond capping layers and heterogeneous interfaces.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 525 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Thermal Management of Gallium Nitride Electronics delves into the intricate technical approaches employed by esteemed experts in the field, shedding light on the challenges they have encountered and the remarkable advancements they have achieved. Serving as a comprehensive resource for compound semiconductor device researchers tasked with addressing this formidable engineering challenge for future material systems based on ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, this book offers a one-stop reference for all relevant information. A diverse range of perspectives are explored, encompassing the growth methods of nanocrystalline diamond, the seamless integration of polycrystalline diamond through wafer bonding, and the groundbreaking new physics of thermal transport across heterogeneous interfaces.

Over the past decade, the book's authors have embarked on pioneering experiments, seamlessly integrating nanocrystalline diamond capping layers into the fabrication process of compound semiconductor devices. Since then, a multitude of groups have reported significant research efforts in the integration of diamond and GaN, resulting in active thermal management solutions that mitigate the risk of performance degradation during radio frequency or power switching operations of these devices. Self-heating, a phenomenon characterized by the increased channel temperature due to heightened energy transfer from electrons to the lattice at high power, is meticulously documented in this book.

These groundbreaking breakthroughs have paved the way for innovative thermal management strategies, ensuring the reliable operation of GaN electronics in a wide range of applications. By delving into the technical intricacies and exploring the solutions developed by industry leaders, Thermal Management of Gallium Nitride Electronics provides valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and practitioners alike, contributing to the continued progress and development of this rapidly evolving field.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128210840