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Etching Process: Silicon vs. Silicon Carbide

This article delves into the usage and future trajectory of silicon carbide (SiC) boats in relation to quartz boats within the semiconductor industry, specifically focusing on their applications in solar cell manufacturing.

Gallium oxide (Ga2O3) as an "ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor" material has garnered sustained attention. Ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors fall under the category of "fourth-generation semiconductors," and in comparison to third-generation semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), gallium oxide boasts a bandgap width of 4.9eV, surpassing silicon carbide's 3.2eV and gallium nitride's 3.39eV. A wider bandgap implies that electrons require more energy to transition from the valence band to the conduction band, endowing gallium oxide with characteristics like high voltage resistance, high-temperature tolerance, high power capability, and radiation resistance.

Graphite is vital in producing Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors, known for their exceptional thermal and electrical properties. This makes SiC ideal for high-power, high-temperature, and high-frequency applications. In SiC semiconductor manufacturing, graphite is commonly used for crucibles, heaters, and other high-temperature processing components due to its excellent thermal conductivity, chemical stability, and resistance to thermal shock.

At present, the most important direction trend of substrate development is to expand the diameter. The 6-inch mass production line in the global SiC market is maturing, and leading companies have entered the 8-inch market.

High-purity quartz possesses remarkable physical and chemical properties. Its inherent crystal structure, shape, and lattice variations contribute to exceptional characteristics such as high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, high insulation, piezoelectric effects, resonant effects, and unique optical properties. These attributes make it an irreplaceable foundational material for the development of strategic and pillar industries.