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Silicon Carbide (SiC) Seed Crystal Wafers are the foundational materials for SiC single-crystal growth and device fabrication, produced through cutting, grinding, and polishing of high-purity SiC crystals. These wafers exhibit ultra-high thermal conductivity (4.9 W/cm·K), exceptional breakdown field strength (2–4 MV/cm), wide bandgap (3.2 eV), and chemical inertness, making them critical for applications in extreme environments such as aerospace, nuclear energy, and high-power electronics. Serving as the "seed" for crystal growth, their crystallographic orientation (e.g., 4H-SiC polytype), surface flatness, and micropipe density directly influence the quality of downstream ingots and device performance. ZMSH provides 2–12-inch SiC seed crystal wafers with diameters of 153mm, 155mm, 203mm, 205mm, and 208mm, catering to semiconductor, renewable energy, and industrial sectors.
1. Physical and Chemical Superiority
- Extreme Durability: SiC Seed Crystal Wafers withstand
temperatures exceeding 1700°C and radiation exposure, ideal for
aerospace and nuclear applications.
- Electrical Performance: High electron saturation velocity
(2.7×10⁷ cm/s) enables high-frequency devices (e.g., 5G RF
amplifiers).
- Defect Control: Micropipe density <1 cm⁻² and minimal
polytype defects ensure uniform ingot growth.
2. Advanced Fabrication Processes
- Crystal Growth: SiC Seed Crystal Wafers utilizes Physical
Vapor Transport (PVT) or High-Temperature Chemical Vapor
Deposition (HTCVD) to precisely control temperature gradients and
precursor transport.
- Processing Techniques: SiC Seed Crystal Wafers employs
multi-wire sawing, diamond grinding, and laser stealth dicing to
achieve surface roughness ≤Rz0.1μm and ±0.1mm dimensional accuracy.
3. Flexible Specifications
- Size Diversity: SiC Seed Crystal Wafers support 2–12-inch
wafers (153–208mm diameter), adaptable to power devices, RF
modules, and sensor applications.
Silicon carbide seed wafer | |
Polytype | 4H |
Surface orientation error | 4°toward<11-20>±0.5º |
Resistivity | customization |
Diameter | 205±0.5mm |
Thickness | 600±50μm |
Roughness | CMP,Ra≤0.2nm |
Micropipe Density | ≤1 ea/cm2 |
Scratches | ≤5,Total Length≤2*Diameter |
Edge chips/indents | None |
Front laser marking | None |
Scratches | ≤2,Total Length≤Diameter |
Edge chips/indents | None |
Polytype areas | None |
Back laser marking | 1mm (from top edge) |
Edge | Chamfer |
Packaging | Multi-wafer cassette |
1,Semiconductor Industry
· Power Devices: Enable SiC MOSFETs and diodes for EV
inverters, improving efficiency by 10–15% and reducing volume by
50%.
· RF Devices: SiC Seed Crystal Wafers underpin 5G base
station PAs and LNAs for millimeter-wave communication.
2,Renewables and Industry
· Solar/Storage: Critical for high-efficiency PV inverters,
minimizing energy conversion losses.
· Industrial Motors: High-temperature tolerance reduces cooling
requirements in high-power drives.
3,Emerging Technologies
· Aerospace: Radiation resistance ensures reliability in
space-grade electronics.
· Quantum Computing: High-purity wafers support low-temperature
semiconductor quantum bits.
ZMSH's Competitive Edge in SiC Seed Crystal Wafers
1. Integrated Technical Capabilities
Growth Mastery: Dominates PVT and HTCVD processes, achieving
8-inch wafer small-batch production with industry-leading yield.
Customization: Offers diameter flexibility (153–208mm) and
specialized processing (e.g., trenching, coating).
2. Strategic Roadmap
Technology Innovation: Developing liquid-phase epitaxy
(LPE) to reduce defects and advancing 12-inch wafer mass
production (30% cost reduction by 2025).
Market Expansion: Collaborating with EV and renewable energy
sectors, integrating GaN-on-SiC heterostructures for next-gen
systems.
SiC crystal growth furnace PVT/HTCVD method:
ZMSH's SiC crystal growth furnace PVT/HTCVD:
1. Q: What are the key advantages of silicon carbide (SiC) seed
crystal wafers?
A: Silicon carbide seed crystal wafers offer extremely high
thermal conductivity (4.9 W/cm·K), exceptional breakdown field
strength (2–4 MV/cm), and a wide bandgap (3.2 eV), enabling
stable performance in high-temperature, high-voltage, and
high-frequency applications like power electronics and RF devices .
2.Q: What industries use SiC seed crystal wafers?
A: They are critical for semiconductors (MOSFETs, diodes),
renewables (solar inverters), automotive (EV inverters),
and aerospace (radiation-resistant electronics), enhancing
efficiency and reliability in extreme conditions.
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