Interpretation of laser absorption measurements on 4H-SiC bipolar diodes by numerical simulation

D. Werber, G. Wachutka

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Abstract

The interpretation and evaluation of free carrier absorption experiments on SiC devices is essentially supported by computer simulations of the measurement process, which exploits the physical effect that the light absorption coefficient in a semiconductor depends on the electron and hole concentrations. Hence, the attenuation of a laser beam transmitted through a sample is an integral function of the local charge carrier density along the optical path. We investigated time-resolved absorption profiles in 4H-SiC pin-diodes in the high-injection regime at current densities of 100 A/cm2. Based on "virtual experiments" we studied the factors limiting the spatial resolution or disturbing the absorption signal such as Fabry-Perot interferences.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD 2008
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages531-534
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781424417537
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event2008 International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD 2008 - Hakone, Japan
Duration: 9 Sep 200811 Sep 2008

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD

Conference

Conference2008 International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD 2008
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityHakone
Period9/09/0811/09/08

Keywords

  • 4H-SiC bipolar diode
  • Device simulation
  • Free carrier absorption
  • Virtual experiment

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