Abstract
GaN-based RF transistors offer impressive power densities, although to achieve the maximum potential offered by GaN, thermal management must be improved beyond the current GaN-on-SiC devices. By using diamond, rather than SiC substrates, transistor thermal resistance can be significantly reduced. It is important to experimentally verify thermal resistance, rather than relying solely on simulation expectations, using measurement results to aid further optimization. The novel thermal characterization methodology presented here combines Raman thermography and simulation to determine the substrate thermal conductivity and GaN/substrate thermal resistance in GaN-on-diamond devices. Measured GaN-on-diamond interfacial thermal resistance is similar to reported values for GaN-on-SiC, whereas the diamond substrate thermal conductivity is substantially higher, resulting in a significantly improved thermal resistance with respect to GaN-on-SiC, with great potential for further improvement.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Technical Digest - IEEE Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Symposium, CSIC |
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Publication status | Published - 8 Nov 2013 |
Event | 2013 35th IEEE Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Symposium: Integrated Circuits in GaAs, InP, SiGe, GaN and Other Compound Semiconductors, CSICS 2013 - Monterey, CA, United States Duration: 13 Oct 2013 → 16 Oct 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 2013 35th IEEE Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Symposium: Integrated Circuits in GaAs, InP, SiGe, GaN and Other Compound Semiconductors, CSICS 2013 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Monterey, CA |
Period | 13/10/13 → 16/10/13 |
Research Groups and Themes
- CDTR