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Silicon carbide substrates have many defects and cannot be processed directly. A specific single crystal thin film needs to be grown on them through an epitaxial process to make chip wafers. This thin film is the epitaxial layer. Almost all silicon carbide devices are realized on epitaxial materials. High-quality silicon carbide homogeneous epitaxial materials are the basis for the development of silicon carbide devices. The performance of epitaxial materials directly determines the realization of the performance of silicon carbide devices.

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.

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.

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 ℃).

Tantalum carbide (TaC) coating can significantly extend the life of graphite parts by improving high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, mechanical properties and thermal management capabilities. Its high purity characteristics reduce impurity contamination, improve crystal growth quality, and enhance energy efficiency. It is suitable for semiconductor manufacturing and crystal growth applications in high-temperature, highly corrosive environments.

Glassy carbon is a non-graphitized carbon that combines the properties of glass and ceramics. It has many properties such as high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, good electrical conductivity, etc. This blog analyzes the research history and future development trend of glassy carbon, which is worth reading.