Investigation reveals effects of defects on total usable area and electrical performance of 200 mm substrates, indicating challenges in SiC development.
The increasing demand for WBG materials like SiC has led STMicroelectronics to expand wafer diameter from 150 mm to 200 mm, enhancing production yield and reducing costs. However, this expansion poses challenges in preserving crystalline quality. This investigation examines the impact of defects on 200 mm wafers, focusing on Total Usable Area (TUA) and electrical performance, particularly in wafers with polytype inclusions and high basal plane dislocation (BPD) density. Although the results for non-standard wafers show a significant reduction in TUA and an increase in electrical failures, the overall distribution of functional and non-functional devices remains stable, indicating process consistency.
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