SiC Wafer Substrate

SiC Wafer Substrate

The company has a complete SiC(silicon carbide) wafer substrate production line integrating crystal growth, crystal processing, wafer processing, polishing, cleaning and testing. Nowadays we supply commercial 4H and 6H SiC wafers with semi insulation and conductivity in on-axis or off-axis, available size:5x5mm2,10x10mm2, 2”,3”,4”, 6” and 8″,  breaking through key technologies such as defect suppression, seed crystal processing and rapid growth, promoting basic research and development related to silicon carbide epitaxy, devices, etc.

 

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PAM-XIAMEN offers semiconductor SiC wafer Substrate6H SiC and 4H SiC (Silicon Carbide) in different quality grades for researcher and industry manufacturers. We has developed SiC crystal growth technology and SiC crystal wafer processing technology, established a production line to manufacture SiC substrate, Which is applied in GaN epitaxy device (e.g. AlN/GaN HEMT regrowth), power devices, high-temperature device and optoelectronic devices. As a professional silicon carbide wafer company invested by the leading manufacturers from the fields of advanced and high-tech material research and state institutes and China’s Semiconductor Lab, we are devoted to continuously improve the quality of currently SiC substrates and develop large size substrates.

Here shows detail specification:

1. SiC Wafer Specifications

1.1 4H SIC,N-TYPE , 6″WAFER SPECIFICATION

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-150-N-PWAM-350                    S4H-150-N-PWAM-500
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   4H SiC Substrate
Polytype 4H 4H
Diameter (150 ± 0.5) mm  (150 ± 0.5) mm
Thickness (350 ± 25) μm                               (500 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type n-type n-type
Dopant n-type n-type
Resistivity (RT) (0.015 – 0.028)Ω·cm  (0.015 – 0.028)Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤0.5cm-2   B≤2cm-2  C≤15cm-2  D≤50cm-2
TTV <15μm <15μm
Bow < 40μm < 40μm
Warp <60μm <60μm
Surface Orientation
Off axis 4° toward <11-20>± 0.5° 4° toward <11-20>± 0.5°
Primary flat orientation <11-20>±5.0° <11-20>±5.0°
Primary flat length 47.50 mm±2.00mm 47.50 mm±2.00mm
Secondary flat None None
Surface Finish Double face polished Double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Cracks by high intensity list None(A.B) Cumulative length≤20mm,single length≤2mm (C.D)
Hex Plates by high intensity light Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤0.1%(C.D)
Polytype Areas by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Visual Carbon Inclusions Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Scratches by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative length≤1 x wafer diameter (C.D)
Edge chip None(A.B) 5 allowed,≤1mm each (C.D)
Contamination by high intensity light None  –
Usable area ≥ 90 %  –
Edge exclusion 3mm 3mm

1.2 4H SIC,HIGH PURITY SEMI-INSULATING(HPSI), 6″WAFER SPECIFICATION

4H SIC,V DOPED SEMI-INSULATING, 6″WAFER SPECIFICATION

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-150-SI-PWAM-500  –
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   4H SiC Substrate
Polytype 4H 4H
Diameter (150 ± 0.5) mm (150 ± 0.5) mm
Thickness (500 ± 25) μm (500 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type Semi-insulating Semi-insulating
Dopant V doped V doped
Resistivity (RT) >1E7 Ω·cm >1E7 Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤1cm-2   B≤5cm-2  C≤30cm-2  D≤50cm-2
TTV <15μm <15μm
Bow < 40μm < 40μm
Warp <60μm <60μm
Surface Orientation
On axis <0001>± 0.5° <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis None None
Primary flat orientation <11-20>±5.0° <11-20>±5.0°
Primary flat length 47.50 mm±2.00mm 47.50 mm±2.00mm
Secondary flat None None
Surface Finish Double face polished Double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Cracks by high intensity list None(A.B) Cumulative length≤20mm,single length≤2mm (C.D)
Hex Plates by high intensity light Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤0.1%(C.D)
Polytype Areas by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Visual Carbon Inclusions Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Scratches by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative length≤1 x wafer diameter (C.D)
Edge chip None(A.B) 5 allowed,≤1mm each (C.D)
Contamination by high intensity light None  –
Usable area ≥ 90 %  –
Edge exclusion 3mm  3mm

1.3 4H SIC,N-TYPE , 4″WAFER SPECIFICATION

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-100-N-PWAM-350               S4H-100-N-PWAM-500
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   4H SiC Substrate
Polytype 4H 4H
Diameter (100 ± 0.5) mm (100 ± 0.5) mm
Thickness (350 ± 25) μm                           (500 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type n-type n-type
Dopant Nitrogen Nitrogen
Resistivity (RT) (0.015 – 0.028)Ω·cm (0.015 – 0.028)Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤0.5cm-2   B≤2cm-2  C≤15cm-2  D≤50cm-2
TTV <10μm <10μm
Bow < 25μm < 25μm
Warp <45μm <45μm
Surface Orientation
On axis <0001>± 0.5° <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis 4°or 8° toward <11-20>± 0.5° 4°or 8° toward <11-20>± 0.5°
Primary flat orientation <11-20>±5.0° <11-20>±5.0°
Primary flat length 32.50 mm±2.00mm 32.50 mm±2.00mm
Secondary flat orientation Si-face:90° cw. from orientation flat ± 5°-
C-face:90° ccw. from orientation flat ± 5°-
Secondary flat length 18.00 ± 2.00 mm 18.00 ± 2.00 mm
Surface Finish Double face polished Double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Cracks by high intensity list None(A.B) Cumulative length≤10mm,single length≤2mm (C.D)
Hex Plates by high intensity light Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤0.1%(C.D)
Polytype Areas by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Visual Carbon Inclusions Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Scratches by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative length≤1 x wafer diameter (C.D)
Edge chip None(A.B) 5 allowed,≤1mm each (C.D)
Contamination by high intensity light None  –
Usable area ≥ 90 %  –
Edge exclusion 2mm 2mm

1.4 4H SIC,HIGH PURITY SEMI-INSULATING(HPSI), 4″WAFER SPECIFICATION

4H SIC,V DOPED SEMI-INSULATING, 4″WAFER SPECIFICATION

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-100-SI-PWAM-350               S4H-100-SI-PWAM-500
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   4H SiC Substrate
Polytype 4H 4H
Diameter (100 ± 0.5) mm (100 ± 0.5) mm
Thickness (350 ± 25) μm                           (500 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type Semi-insulating Semi-insulating
Dopant V doped V doped
Resistivity (RT) >1E7 Ω·cm >1E7 Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤1cm-2   B≤5cm-2  C≤30cm-2  D≤50cm-2
TTV <10μm <10μm
Bow < 25μm < 25μm
Warp <45μm <45μm
Surface Orientation
On axis <0001>± 0.5° <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis None None
Primary flat orientation <11-20>±5.0° <11-20>±5.0°
Primary flat length 32.50 mm±2.00mm 32.50 mm±2.00mm
Secondary flat orientation Si-face:90° cw. from orientation flat ± 5°-
C-face:90° ccw. from orientation flat ± 5°-
Secondary flat length 18.00 ± 2.00 mm 18.00 ± 2.00 mm
Surface Finish Double face polished Double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Cracks by high intensity list None(A.B) Cumulative length≤10mm,single length≤2mm (C.D)
Hex Plates by high intensity light Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤0.1%(C.D)
Polytype Areas by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Visual Carbon Inclusions Cumulative area≤0.05%(A.B) Cumulative area≤3%(C.D)
Scratches by high intensity light None(A.B) Cumulative length≤1 x wafer diameter (C.D)
Edge chip None(A.B) 5 allowed,≤1mm each (C.D)
Contamination by high intensity light None  –
Usable area ≥ 90 %  –
Edge exclusion 2mm 2mm

1.5 4H N-TYPE SIC, 3″(76.2mm)WAFER SPECIFICATION

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-76-N-PWAM-330               S4H-76-N-PWAM-430
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   4H SiC Substrate
Polytype 4H
Diameter (76.2 ± 0.38) mm
Thickness      (350 ± 25) μm                            (430 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type n-type
Dopant Nitrogen
Resistivity (RT) 0.015 – 0.028Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤0.5cm-2   B≤2cm-2  C≤15cm-2  D≤50cm-2
TTV/Bow /Warp <25μm
Surface Orientation
On axis <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis 4°or 8° toward <11-20>± 0.5°
Primary flat orientation <11-20>±5.0°
Primary flat length 22.22 mm±3.17mm
0.875″±0.125″
Secondary flat orientation Si-face:90° cw. from orientation flat ± 5°
C-face:90° ccw. from orientation flat ± 5°
Secondary flat length 11.00 ± 1.70 mm
Surface Finish Single or double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Scratch None
Usable area ≥ 90 %
Edge exclusion 2mm
Edge chips by diffuse lighting (max) Please consult our engineer team
Cracks by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Visual carbon Inclusions cumulative area Please consult our engineer team
Scratches by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Contamination by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team

 

1.6 4H SEMI-INSULATING SIC, 3″(76.2mm)WAFER SPECIFICATION

(High Purity Semi-Insulating(HPSI) SiC substrate is available)

UBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-76-N-PWAM-330               S4H-76-N-PWAM-430
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   4H SiC Substrate
Polytype 4H
Diameter (76.2 ± 0.38) mm
Thickness      (350 ± 25) μm                            (430 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type semi-insulating
Dopant V doped
Resistivity (RT) >1E7 Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤1cm-2   B≤5cm-2  C≤30cm-2  D≤50cm-2
TTV/Bow /Warp <25μm
Surface Orientation
On axis <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis 4°or 8° toward <11-20>± 0.5°
Primary flat orientation <11-20>±5.0°
Primary flat length 22.22 mm±3.17mm
0.875″±0.125″
Secondary flat orientation Si-face:90° cw. from orientation flat ± 5°
C-face:90° ccw. from orientation flat ± 5°
Secondary flat length 11.00 ± 1.70 mm
Surface Finish Single or double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Scratch None
Usable area ≥ 90 %
Edge exclusion 2mm
Edge chips by diffuse lighting (max) Please consult our engineer team
Cracks by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Visual carbon Inclusions cumulative area Please consult our engineer team
Scratches by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Contamination by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team

 

1.7 4H N-TYPE SIC, 2″(50.8mm)WAFER SPECIFICATION

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-51-N-PWAM-330              S4H-51-N-PWAM-430
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   4H SiC Substrate
Polytype 4H
Diameter (50.8 ± 0.38) mm
Thickness (250 ± 25) μm                     (330 ± 25) μm                (430 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type n-type
Dopant Nitrogen
Resistivity (RT) 0.012 – 0.0028 Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤0.5cm-2   B≤2cm-2  C≤15cm-2  D≤50cm-2
Surface Orientation
On axis <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis 4°or 8° toward <11-20>± 0.5°
Primary flat orientation Parallel {1-100} ± 5°
Primary flat length 16.00 ± 1.70) mm
Secondary flat orientation Si-face:90° cw. from orientation flat ± 5°
C-face:90° ccw. from orientation flat ± 5°
Secondary flat length 8.00 ± 1.70 mm
Surface Finish Single or double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Usable area ≥ 90 %
Edge exclusion 1 mm
Edge chips by diffuse lighting (max) Please consult our engineer team
Cracks by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Visual carbon Inclusions cumulative area Please consult our engineer team
Scratches by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Contamination by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team

 

1.8 4H SEMI-INSULATING SIC, 2″(50.8mm)WAFER SPECIFICATION

(High-Purity Semi-Insulating(HPSI) SiC substrate is available)

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S4H-51-SI-PWAM-250 S4H-51-SI-PWAM-330 S4H-51-SI-PWAM-430
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade  4H SEMI Substrate
Polytype 4H
Diameter (50.8 ± 0.38) mm
Thickness (250 ± 25) μm                     (330 ± 25) μm                (430 ± 25) μm
Resistivity (RT) >1E7 Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤1cm-2   B≤5cm-2  C≤30cm-2  D≤50cm-2
Surface Orientation
On axis                         <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis                         3.5° toward <11-20>± 0.5°
Primary flat orientation Parallel {1-100} ± 5°
Primary flat length 16.00 ± 1.70 mm
Secondary flat orientation              Si-face:90° cw. from orientation flat ± 5°
                                                   C-face:90° ccw. from orientation flat ± 5°
Secondary flat length 8.00 ± 1.70 mm
Surface Finish Single or double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Usable area ≥ 90 %
Edge exclusion 1 mm
Edge chips by diffuse lighting (max) Please consult our engineer team
Cracks by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Visual carbon Inclusions cumulative area Please consult our engineer team
Scratches by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Contamination by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team

 

1.9 6H N-TYPE SIC, 2″(50.8mm)WAFER SPECIFICATION

SUBSTRATE PROPERTY S6H-51-N-PWAM-250 S6H-51-N-PWAM-330 S6H-51-N-PWAM-430
Description A/B Production Grade  C/D Research Grade  D Dummy Grade   6H SiC Substrate
Polytype 6H
Diameter (50.8 ± 0.38) mm
Thickness (250 ± 25) μm                  (330 ± 25) μm                  (430 ± 25) μm
Carrier Type n-type
Dopant Nitrogen
Resistivity (RT) 0.02 ~ 0.1 Ω·cm
Surface Roughness < 0.5 nm (Si-face CMP Epi-ready); <1 nm (C- face Optical polish)
FWHM A<30 arcsec                   B/C/D <50 arcsec
Micropipe Density A≤0.5cm-2   B≤2cm-2  C≤15cm-2  D≤50cm-2
Surface Orientation
On axis <0001>± 0.5°
Off axis 3.5° toward <11-20>± 0.5°
Primary flat orientation Parallel {1-100} ± 5°
Primary flat length 16.00 ± 1.70 mm
Secondary flat orientation Si-face:90° cw. from orientation flat ± 5°
C-face:90° ccw. from orientation flat ± 5°
Secondary flat length 8.00 ± 1.70 mm
Surface Finish Single or double face polished
Packaging Single wafer box or multi wafer box
Usable area ≥ 90 %
Edge exclusion 1 mm
Edge chips by diffuse lighting (max) Please consult our engineer team
Cracks by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Visual carbon Inclusions cumulative area Please consult our engineer team
Scratches by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team
Contamination by high intensity light Please consult our engineer team

 

1.10 SiC Seed Crystal Wafer:

Item Size Type Orientation Thickness MPD Polishing Condition
No.1 105mm 4H, N type C(0001)4deg.off 500+/-50um <=1/cm-2
No.2 153mm 4H, N type C(0001)4deg.off 350+/-50um <=1/cm-2

 

4H N-type or semi-insulating SIC,5mm*5mm, 10mm*10mm WAFER SPECIFICATION: Thickness:330μm/430μm

4H N-type or semi-insulating SIC,15mm*15mm, 20mm*20mm WAFER SPECIFICATION:Thickness:330μm/430μm

a-plane SiC Wafer, size: 40mm*10mm,30mm*10mm,20mm*10mm,10mm*10mm,specs below:

6H/4H N type                   Thickness:330μm/430μm or custom

6H/4H Semi-insulating     Thickness:330μm/430μm or custom

 

1.11 SILICON CARBIDE MATERIAL PROPERTIES

SILICON CARBIDE MATERIAL PROPERTIES    
Polytype Single Crystal 4H Single Crystal 6H
Lattice Parameters a=3.076 Å a=3.073 Å
  c=10.053 Å c=15.117 Å
Stacking Sequence ABCB ABCACB
Band-gap 3.26 eV 3.03 eV
Density 3.21 · 103 kg/m3 3.21 · 103 kg/m3
Therm. Expansion Coefficient 4-5×10-6/K 4-5×10-6/K
Refraction Index no = 2.719 no = 2.707
  ne = 2.777 ne = 2.755
Dielectric Constant 9.6 9.66
Thermal Conductivity 490 W/mK 490 W/mK
Break-Down Electrical Field 2-4 · 108 V/m 2-4 · 108 V/m
Saturation Drift Velocity 2.0 · 105 m/s 2.0 · 105 m/s
Electron Mobility 800 cm2/V·S 400 cm2/V·S
hole Mobility 115 cm2/V·S 90 cm2/V·S
Mohs Hardness ~9 ~9

 

2. About SiC Wafer

Silicon carbide wafer have excellent thermodynamic and electrochemical properties.

In terms of thermodynamics, the hardness of silicon carbide is as high as 9.2-9.3 on the Mohs at 20°C. It is one of the hardest materials and can be used to cut rubies. The SiC wafer thermal conductivity exceeds that of copper, which is 3 times that of Si and 8-10 times that of GaAs. And SiC wafer thermal stability is high, it is impossible to be melted under normal pressure.

In terms of electrochemistry, bare silicon carbide wafer has the characteristics of wide band gap and breakdown resistance. The band gap of SiC substrate wafer is 3 times that of Si, and breakdown electric field is 10 times that of Si, and its corrosion resistance is extremely strong.

Therefore, SiC-based SBDs and MOSFETs are more suitable for working in high-frequency, high-temperature, high-voltage, high-power, and radiation-resistant environments. Under the conditions of the same power level, SiC devices can be used to reduce the volume of electric drives and electronic controls, meeting the needs of higher power density and compact design. On the one hand, silicon carbide substrate wafer fabrication technology is mature, and the SiC wafer cost is competitive currently. On the other hand, the trend of intelligence and electrification continues to evolve. The traditional cars has brought huge demand for SiC power semiconductors. Thus, the global SiC wafer market is growing rapidly.

 

3. Q&A of SiC Wafer

3.1 What is the barrier of SiC wafer becoming a wide application same as silicon wafer?

1.Due to the physical and chemical stability of SiC, the crystal growth of SiC is extremely difficult, which seriously hinders the development of SiC semiconductor devices and their electronic applications.

2.Since there are many kinds of SiC structures with different stacking sequences (also known as polymorphism) , the growth of electronic grade SiC crystal is hindered. The polymorphs of SiC, such as 3C SiC, 4H SiC and 6h SiC.

 

3.2 What kind of SiC wafer do you offer?

What you need belongs to cubic phase, there are cubic (c), hexagonal (H) and rhombic (R). what we have are hexagonal, such as 4H and 6h, C is cubic, like 3C silicon carbide.

 

4. Please see below sub-catalogue:

4H N Type SiC
4H Semi-insulating SiC
SiC Ingots
Lapped Wafers
Polishing Wafer

100mm Silicon Carbide

200mm(8inch) SiC Wafers

6H SiC Wafer

PAM-XIAMEN Offers High Purity Semi-Insulating SiC substrate

SiC(Silicon Carbide) Boule Crystal

Sic Chips

HPSI SiC Wafer for Graphene Growth

Thick Silicon Carbide Substrate

Why do We Need High Purity Semi-insulating SiC Wafer?

Phonon Properties of SiC Wafer

Growth Facet

Why Does SiC Wafer Show Different Color?

4H-SiC Seed Crystal

P-Type SiC Substrate

3C SiC Wafer

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