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US 12,476,108 B2
GaN SUBSTRATE WAFER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME
Yuuki Enatsu, Kenji Iso
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Tokyo (JP)·Nov. 18, 2025·US
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FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a GaN sub- strate wafer according to another embodiment.
FIG. 4
FIG. 4(a), and an epitaxial film 200 which includes at least an undoped GaN channel layer 210 and an undoped AlGaN carrier supply layer 220 is subsequently …
FIG. 5
FIG. 5(a) is prepared, and a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film 2, which is formed of GaN not intentionally doped, is subsequently grown thereon by HVPE as …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8. An HVPE apparatus 10 illustrated in
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 22 dependent
1
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 200 µm or less, and 40 at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the first region satisfies one or more conditions selected from the following (a) to (c): (a) the Si concentration is 5×1016 atoms/cm3 or higher; (b) the O concentration is 3×1016 atoms/cm3 or lower, and (c) the H concentration is 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or lower.
3
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, a total compensating impurity concentra-tion is lower than a total donor impurity concentration.
4
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the total compensating impurity concen-tration is lower than 1×1017 atoms/cm3.
5
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the concentrations of impurity elements other than Si, O, and H are independently 5×1015 atoms/cm3 or lower.
6
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, satis-fying one condition selected from the following (1) to (3): (1) having a diameter of 50 mm to 55 mm and a thickness of 250 µm to 450 µm; (2) having a diameter of 100 mm to 105 mm and a thickness of 350 µm to 750 µm; and (3) having a diameter of 150 mm to 155 mm and a thickness of 450 µm to 800 µm.
7
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the second region comprises a main doped region com-prising at least a main surface of the Ga-polar side, and the main doped region has a total compensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
15
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein a main surface of the Ga-polar side is a flat surface.
An epitaxial wafer, comprising: the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and a nitride semiconductor layer epitaxially grown on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing an epitaxial wafer, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing a nitride semiconductor device, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer to obtain an epitaxial wafer; and removing the first region of the GaN substrate wafer from at least a portion of the epitaxial wafer.
20
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm.
21
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 2 inches, and an overall thickness of 300 µm to 450 µm.
22
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 4 inches, and an overall thickness of 350 µm to 650 µm. 23 24
23
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 6 inches, and an overall thickness of 450 µm to 700 µm.
24
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 350 µm or less, at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher, and an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
GaNGa-polar side (second region, compensating-impurity-doped)
GaNN-polar side (first region, low compensating impurity)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Hvpe Growth
Step 1
Process details
technique:HVPE
description:Growing a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) on a seed wafer by HVPE and processing the thick GaN film to obtain at least one first c-plane GaN wafer; growing a (0001)-oriented second thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) by HVPE on the first c-plane GaN wafer and slicing a second c-plane GaN wafer; then growing a (0001)-oriented GaN film with thickness >50 µm by HVPE on the second c-plane GaN wafer, wherein the GaN film has a portion with total compensating impurity concentration ≥1×10¹⁷ atoms/cm3
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
thickness
Thickness
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
GaN SUBSTRATE WAFER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME
Yuuki Enatsu, Kenji Iso
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Tokyo (JP)·Nov. 18, 2025·US
Drawings
Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a GaN sub- strate wafer according to another embodiment.
FIG. 4
FIG. 4(a), and an epitaxial film 200 which includes at least an undoped GaN channel layer 210 and an undoped AlGaN carrier supply layer 220 is subsequently …
FIG. 5
FIG. 5(a) is prepared, and a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film 2, which is formed of GaN not intentionally doped, is subsequently grown thereon by HVPE as …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8. An HVPE apparatus 10 illustrated in
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 22 dependent
1
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 200 µm or less, and 40 at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the first region satisfies one or more conditions selected from the following (a) to (c): (a) the Si concentration is 5×1016 atoms/cm3 or higher; (b) the O concentration is 3×1016 atoms/cm3 or lower, and (c) the H concentration is 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or lower.
3
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, a total compensating impurity concentra-tion is lower than a total donor impurity concentration.
4
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the total compensating impurity concen-tration is lower than 1×1017 atoms/cm3.
5
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the concentrations of impurity elements other than Si, O, and H are independently 5×1015 atoms/cm3 or lower.
6
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, satis-fying one condition selected from the following (1) to (3): (1) having a diameter of 50 mm to 55 mm and a thickness of 250 µm to 450 µm; (2) having a diameter of 100 mm to 105 mm and a thickness of 350 µm to 750 µm; and (3) having a diameter of 150 mm to 155 mm and a thickness of 450 µm to 800 µm.
7
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the second region comprises a main doped region com-prising at least a main surface of the Ga-polar side, and the main doped region has a total compensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
15
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein a main surface of the Ga-polar side is a flat surface.
An epitaxial wafer, comprising: the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and a nitride semiconductor layer epitaxially grown on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing an epitaxial wafer, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing a nitride semiconductor device, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer to obtain an epitaxial wafer; and removing the first region of the GaN substrate wafer from at least a portion of the epitaxial wafer.
20
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm.
21
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 2 inches, and an overall thickness of 300 µm to 450 µm.
22
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 4 inches, and an overall thickness of 350 µm to 650 µm. 23 24
23
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 6 inches, and an overall thickness of 450 µm to 700 µm.
24
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 350 µm or less, at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher, and an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
GaNGa-polar side (second region, compensating-impurity-doped)
GaNN-polar side (first region, low compensating impurity)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Hvpe Growth
Step 1
Process details
technique:HVPE
description:Growing a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) on a seed wafer by HVPE and processing the thick GaN film to obtain at least one first c-plane GaN wafer; growing a (0001)-oriented second thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) by HVPE on the first c-plane GaN wafer and slicing a second c-plane GaN wafer; then growing a (0001)-oriented GaN film with thickness >50 µm by HVPE on the second c-plane GaN wafer, wherein the GaN film has a portion with total compensating impurity concentration ≥1×10¹⁷ atoms/cm3
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
thickness
Thickness
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
GaN SUBSTRATE WAFER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME
Yuuki Enatsu, Kenji Iso
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Tokyo (JP)·Nov. 18, 2025·US
Drawings
Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a GaN sub- strate wafer according to another embodiment.
FIG. 4
FIG. 4(a), and an epitaxial film 200 which includes at least an undoped GaN channel layer 210 and an undoped AlGaN carrier supply layer 220 is subsequently …
FIG. 5
FIG. 5(a) is prepared, and a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film 2, which is formed of GaN not intentionally doped, is subsequently grown thereon by HVPE as …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8. An HVPE apparatus 10 illustrated in
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 22 dependent
1
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 200 µm or less, and 40 at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the first region satisfies one or more conditions selected from the following (a) to (c): (a) the Si concentration is 5×1016 atoms/cm3 or higher; (b) the O concentration is 3×1016 atoms/cm3 or lower, and (c) the H concentration is 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or lower.
3
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, a total compensating impurity concentra-tion is lower than a total donor impurity concentration.
4
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the total compensating impurity concen-tration is lower than 1×1017 atoms/cm3.
5
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the concentrations of impurity elements other than Si, O, and H are independently 5×1015 atoms/cm3 or lower.
6
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, satis-fying one condition selected from the following (1) to (3): (1) having a diameter of 50 mm to 55 mm and a thickness of 250 µm to 450 µm; (2) having a diameter of 100 mm to 105 mm and a thickness of 350 µm to 750 µm; and (3) having a diameter of 150 mm to 155 mm and a thickness of 450 µm to 800 µm.
7
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the second region comprises a main doped region com-prising at least a main surface of the Ga-polar side, and the main doped region has a total compensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
15
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein a main surface of the Ga-polar side is a flat surface.
An epitaxial wafer, comprising: the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and a nitride semiconductor layer epitaxially grown on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing an epitaxial wafer, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing a nitride semiconductor device, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer to obtain an epitaxial wafer; and removing the first region of the GaN substrate wafer from at least a portion of the epitaxial wafer.
20
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm.
21
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 2 inches, and an overall thickness of 300 µm to 450 µm.
22
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 4 inches, and an overall thickness of 350 µm to 650 µm. 23 24
23
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 6 inches, and an overall thickness of 450 µm to 700 µm.
24
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 350 µm or less, at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher, and an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
GaNGa-polar side (second region, compensating-impurity-doped)
GaNN-polar side (first region, low compensating impurity)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Hvpe Growth
Step 1
Process details
technique:HVPE
description:Growing a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) on a seed wafer by HVPE and processing the thick GaN film to obtain at least one first c-plane GaN wafer; growing a (0001)-oriented second thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) by HVPE on the first c-plane GaN wafer and slicing a second c-plane GaN wafer; then growing a (0001)-oriented GaN film with thickness >50 µm by HVPE on the second c-plane GaN wafer, wherein the GaN film has a portion with total compensating impurity concentration ≥1×10¹⁷ atoms/cm3
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
thickness
Thickness
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
GaN SUBSTRATE WAFER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME
Yuuki Enatsu, Kenji Iso
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Tokyo (JP)·Nov. 18, 2025·US
Drawings
Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the GaN substrate wafer according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a GaN sub- strate wafer according to another embodiment.
FIG. 4
FIG. 4(a), and an epitaxial film 200 which includes at least an undoped GaN channel layer 210 and an undoped AlGaN carrier supply layer 220 is subsequently …
FIG. 5
FIG. 5(a) is prepared, and a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film 2, which is formed of GaN not intentionally doped, is subsequently grown thereon by HVPE as …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8. An HVPE apparatus 10 illustrated in
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 22 dependent
1
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 200 µm or less, and 40 at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the first region satisfies one or more conditions selected from the following (a) to (c): (a) the Si concentration is 5×1016 atoms/cm3 or higher; (b) the O concentration is 3×1016 atoms/cm3 or lower, and (c) the H concentration is 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or lower.
3
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, a total compensating impurity concentra-tion is lower than a total donor impurity concentration.
4
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the total compensating impurity concen-tration is lower than 1×1017 atoms/cm3.
5
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein, in the first region, the concentrations of impurity elements other than Si, O, and H are independently 5×1015 atoms/cm3 or lower.
6
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, satis-fying one condition selected from the following (1) to (3): (1) having a diameter of 50 mm to 55 mm and a thickness of 250 µm to 450 µm; (2) having a diameter of 100 mm to 105 mm and a thickness of 350 µm to 750 µm; and (3) having a diameter of 150 mm to 155 mm and a thickness of 450 µm to 800 µm.
7
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the second region comprises a main doped region com-prising at least a main surface of the Ga-polar side, and the main doped region has a total compensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher.
15
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein a main surface of the Ga-polar side is a flat surface.
An epitaxial wafer, comprising: the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and a nitride semiconductor layer epitaxially grown on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing an epitaxial wafer, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; and growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer.
A method of producing a nitride semiconductor device, the method comprising: preparing the GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1; growing a nitride semiconductor layer on the main surface of the Ga-polar side of the GaN substrate wafer to obtain an epitaxial wafer; and removing the first region of the GaN substrate wafer from at least a portion of the epitaxial wafer.
20
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm.
21
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 2 inches, and an overall thickness of 300 µm to 450 µm.
22
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 4 inches, and an overall thickness of 350 µm to 650 µm. 23 24
23
Dependent← claim 1GaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
The GaN substrate wafer according to claim 1, wherein the GaN substrate wafer has a disk shape, a diam-eter of about 6 inches, and an overall thickness of 450 µm to 700 µm.
24
IndependentGaN(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
A (0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer, comprising a first region arranged on an N-polar side and a second region, which is arranged on a Ga-polar side and has a minimum thickness, via a regrowth interface therebetween, wherein the minimum thickness of the second region is not less than 20 µm and is 350 µm or less, at least a portion of the second region has a total com-pensating impurity concentration of 1×1017 atoms/cm3 or higher, and an overall thickness of the GaN substrate wafer is 250 µm to 800 µm. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
(0001)-oriented GaN substrate wafer with regrowth interface
GaNGa-polar side (second region, compensating-impurity-doped)
GaNN-polar side (first region, low compensating impurity)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Hvpe Growth
Step 1
Process details
technique:HVPE
description:Growing a (0001)-oriented first thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) on a seed wafer by HVPE and processing the thick GaN film to obtain at least one first c-plane GaN wafer; growing a (0001)-oriented second thick GaN film (not intentionally doped) by HVPE on the first c-plane GaN wafer and slicing a second c-plane GaN wafer; then growing a (0001)-oriented GaN film with thickness >50 µm by HVPE on the second c-plane GaN wafer, wherein the GaN film has a portion with total compensating impurity concentration ≥1×10¹⁷ atoms/cm3
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
thickness
Thickness
FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a single first c-plane GaN wafer 3 produced in the first step. It is noted here, however, that the first …
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
Extended European Search Report issued Jun. 28, 2022 in European Patent Application No. 20814497.2.
Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration. Grzegory et al., “Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration”, Journal of Crystal Growth, vol. 350, 2012, pp. 50-55,Available Online: Dec. 13, 2011.
GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials. Lee et al., “GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials”, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, vol. 892, 2005, pp. 729-733. English translation of the International Preliminary Report on Patentability and Written Opinion issued Dec. 9, 2021 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 6 pages. International Search Report issued Aug. 11, 2020 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 2 pages. Combined Chinese Office Action and Search Report issued Jul. 12, 2023 in corresponding Chinese PatentApplication No. 202080040339.8 (with English machine translation), 28 pages. Office Action issued Mar. 1, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8 (with machine English transla- tion), 26 pages. Combined Taiwanese Office Action and Search Report issued Aug. 1, 2024, in correspondingTaiwanese PatentApplication No. 109117753 (with English translation), 20 pages. Final Rejection issued May 15, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8, (with machine English translation), 31 pages. Office Action issued Jun. 4, 2024 in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-522864, (with English machine translation), 8 pages. Office Action issued May 27, 2024 in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707, (with machine English transla- tion), 36 pages. Final Office Action issued Feb. 20, 2025, in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707 (with machine English translation), 8 pages.
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
Extended European Search Report issued Jun. 28, 2022 in European Patent Application No. 20814497.2.
Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration. Grzegory et al., “Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration”, Journal of Crystal Growth, vol. 350, 2012, pp. 50-55,Available Online: Dec. 13, 2011.
GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials. Lee et al., “GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials”, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, vol. 892, 2005, pp. 729-733. English translation of the International Preliminary Report on Patentability and Written Opinion issued Dec. 9, 2021 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 6 pages. International Search Report issued Aug. 11, 2020 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 2 pages. Combined Chinese Office Action and Search Report issued Jul. 12, 2023 in corresponding Chinese PatentApplication No. 202080040339.8 (with English machine translation), 28 pages. Office Action issued Mar. 1, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8 (with machine English transla- tion), 26 pages. Combined Taiwanese Office Action and Search Report issued Aug. 1, 2024, in correspondingTaiwanese PatentApplication No. 109117753 (with English translation), 20 pages. Final Rejection issued May 15, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8, (with machine English translation), 31 pages. Office Action issued Jun. 4, 2024 in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-522864, (with English machine translation), 8 pages. Office Action issued May 27, 2024 in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707, (with machine English transla- tion), 36 pages. Final Office Action issued Feb. 20, 2025, in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707 (with machine English translation), 8 pages.
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
Extended European Search Report issued Jun. 28, 2022 in European Patent Application No. 20814497.2.
Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration. Grzegory et al., “Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration”, Journal of Crystal Growth, vol. 350, 2012, pp. 50-55,Available Online: Dec. 13, 2011.
GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials. Lee et al., “GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials”, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, vol. 892, 2005, pp. 729-733. English translation of the International Preliminary Report on Patentability and Written Opinion issued Dec. 9, 2021 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 6 pages. International Search Report issued Aug. 11, 2020 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 2 pages. Combined Chinese Office Action and Search Report issued Jul. 12, 2023 in corresponding Chinese PatentApplication No. 202080040339.8 (with English machine translation), 28 pages. Office Action issued Mar. 1, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8 (with machine English transla- tion), 26 pages. Combined Taiwanese Office Action and Search Report issued Aug. 1, 2024, in correspondingTaiwanese PatentApplication No. 109117753 (with English translation), 20 pages. Final Rejection issued May 15, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8, (with machine English translation), 31 pages. Office Action issued Jun. 4, 2024 in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-522864, (with English machine translation), 8 pages. Office Action issued May 27, 2024 in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707, (with machine English transla- tion), 36 pages. Final Office Action issued Feb. 20, 2025, in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707 (with machine English translation), 8 pages.
FIG. 7(b), a (0001)- oriented GaN film 6 having a growth thickness t6g of greater than 50 µm is grown on the Ga-polar surface of the second 35 c-plane GaN wafer …
Extended European Search Report issued Jun. 28, 2022 in European Patent Application No. 20814497.2.
Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration. Grzegory et al., “Growth of GaN:Mg crystals by high nitrogen pressure solution method in multi-feed-seed configuration”, Journal of Crystal Growth, vol. 350, 2012, pp. 50-55,Available Online: Dec. 13, 2011.
GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials. Lee et al., “GaN, AIN, InN and Related Materials”, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, vol. 892, 2005, pp. 729-733. English translation of the International Preliminary Report on Patentability and Written Opinion issued Dec. 9, 2021 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 6 pages. International Search Report issued Aug. 11, 2020 in PCT/JP2020/021133, 2 pages. Combined Chinese Office Action and Search Report issued Jul. 12, 2023 in corresponding Chinese PatentApplication No. 202080040339.8 (with English machine translation), 28 pages. Office Action issued Mar. 1, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8 (with machine English transla- tion), 26 pages. Combined Taiwanese Office Action and Search Report issued Aug. 1, 2024, in correspondingTaiwanese PatentApplication No. 109117753 (with English translation), 20 pages. Final Rejection issued May 15, 2024 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 202080040339.8, (with machine English translation), 31 pages. Office Action issued Jun. 4, 2024 in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-522864, (with English machine translation), 8 pages. Office Action issued May 27, 2024 in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707, (with machine English transla- tion), 36 pages. Final Office Action issued Feb. 20, 2025, in corresponding Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-7039707 (with machine English translation), 8 pages.