This is an activity related to “Silicon carbide and semiconductors for non-experts”. It is about capacity building. Professionals, citizens and policy makers with experience and competence outside semiconductors can apply their knowhow to the semiconductor field if they know more about semiconductors. Read more about Seminon

In the forum “Introduction to silicon carbide” the basics of silicon carbide crystal growth by the most common process are introduced. The physical vapor transport (PVT) process is a natural process for silicon carbide. The PVT growth is explained to those who are not familiar with the process. The understanding of the basic process is a key to understanding the manufacturing of silicon carbide wafers, and thin films on the wafers for emerging technologies. The same principle for growth can be applied to fabricate layers by the Close Space PVT (CS-PVT) process for new applications. Read more