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This blog takes "What is the epitaxial process?" as its theme, and provides a detailed analysis from the dimensions of Overview of Epitaxial Processes, Types of Epitaxy, Factors Influencing the Epi Process, Epitaxial Growth Techniques, EPI Growth Modes, and Epitaxy Growth’s Importance.

The main difference between epitaxy and atomic layer deposition (ALD) lies in their film growth mechanisms and operating conditions. Epitaxy refers to the process of growing a crystalline thin film on a crystalline substrate with a specific orientation relationship, maintaining the same or similar crystal structure. In contrast, ALD is a deposition technique that involves exposing a substrate to different chemical precursors in sequence to form a thin film one atomic layer at a time.

In the growth of SiC and AlN single crystals using the physical vapor transport (PVT) method, crucial components such as the crucible, seed holder, and guide ring play a vital role. As depicted in Figure 2 [1], during the PVT process, the seed crystal is positioned in the lower temperature region, while the SiC raw material is exposed to higher temperatures (above 2400 ℃).

Silicon carbide (SiC) is a high-precision semiconductor material known for its excellent properties like high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and high mechanical strength. It has over 200 crystal structures, with 3C-SiC being the only cubic type, offering superior natural sphericity and densification compared to other types. 3C-SiC stands out for its high electron mobility, making it ideal for MOSFETs in power electronics. Additionally, it shows great potential in nanoelectronics, blue LEDs, and sensors.

Semiconductor materials can be classified into three generations in chronological order. The first generation consists of common elemental materials such as germanium and silicon, which are characterized by convenient switching and are generally used in integrated circuits. The second-generation compound semiconductors such as gallium arsenide and indium phosphide are mainly used in luminescent and communication materials.

With the development of the solar photovoltaic industry, diffusion furnaces and LPCVD furnaces are the main equipment for the production of solar cells, which directly affect the efficient performance of solar cells. Based on the comprehensive product performance and usage cost, silicon carbide ceramic materials have more advantages in the field of solar cells than quartz materials. The application of silicon carbide ceramic materials in the photovoltaic industry can greatly help photovoltaic enterprises reduce auxiliary material investment costs, improve product quality and competitiveness. The future trend of silicon carbide ceramic materials in the photovoltaic field is mainly towards higher purity, stronger load-bearing capacity, higher loading capacity, and lower cost.