• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.28-33
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• 1994

The laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LCVD) is described, by which the growth of single-phase GaN epitaxy is achieved at lower temperatures. Trimethylgallium (TMG) and ammonia are used as source gases to deposit the epitaxial films of GaN under the irradiation of ArF excimer laser (193 nm). The as-grown deposits are obtained on c-face sapphire surface near 700$^{\circ}$C, which is substantially reduced, relative to the temperatures in conventional thermolytic processes. To overcome the lattice mismatch between c-face sapphire and GaN ad-layer, aluminum nitride(AlN) is predeposited as buffer layer prior to the deposition of GaN. The gas phase interaction is monitored by means of quadrupole mass analyzer (QMA). The stoichiometric deposition is ascertained by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The GaN deposits thus obtained are characterized by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and van der Pauw method.

• 한국자기학회:학술대회 개요집
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• 한국자기학회 2016년도 임시총회 및 하계학술연구발표회
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• pp.133-133
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• 2016

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.122-125
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• 2018

The focused ion beam (FIB) method is widely used to prepare specimens for observation by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which offers a wide variety of imaging and analytical techniques. TEM has played a significant role in material investigation. However, the FIB method induces amorphization due to bombardment with the high-energy gallium ($Ga^+$) ion beam. To solve this problem, electron beam induced deposition (EBID) is used to form a protective layer to prevent damage to the specimen surface. In this study, we introduce an optimized TEM specimen preparation procedure by comparing the EBID of carbon and tungsten as protective layers in FIB. The selection of appropriate EBID conditions for preparing specimens for TEM analysis is described in detail.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.1033-1037
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• 2019

GaN-based sensors have been widely investigated thanks to its potential in detecting the presence of hydrogen. In this study, we fabricated hydrogen gas sensors with AlGaN/GaN heterojunction and investigated how the sensing performance to be affected by SiN surface passivation. The gas sensor employed a high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) with 30 nm platinum catalyst as a gate to detect the hydrogen presence. SiN layer was deposited by inductively-coupled chemical vapor deposition as post-passivation. The sensors with SiN passivation exhibited hydrogen sensing characteristics with various gas flow rates and concentrations of hydrogen in inert background gas at $200^{\circ}C$ similar to the ones without passivation. Aside from quick response time for both sensors, there are differences in sensitivity and recovery time because of the existence of the passivation layer. The results also confirmed the dependence of sensing performance on gas flow rate and gas concentration.

• 전력전자학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.38-48
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• 2022

국내 통신 시장은 4G LTE 통신 상용화 이후 2019년 세계 최초로 5G 통신 상용화를 시작하여 각각의 통신사가 앞다투어 설비 투자를 진행하고 있다. 많은 투자가 진행됨에도 불구하고 통신망의 범위, 낙후 지역에 대한 비활성화로 인하여 소비자의 욕구를 충족시키지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 이러한 소비자의 불만족을 해소시키고자 정부의 투자 독려로 인해 2022-2024년까지 지속적으로 5G 장비 투자가 진행될 예정이다. 5G 통신 장비에는 시스템 장비에 전원을 공급해주는 전원 장치가 필요하다. 최근 통신용 전원 장치는 시스템 용량이 증가함에 따라 고전력 장비가 요구되고 있으며, 추가적으로 탄소 배출과 관련하여 에너지 문제가 대두됨에 따라 소형화 및 고효율의 통신용 전원 장치 개발이 주를 이루고 있다. 이를 위해 WBG(Wide Band-Gap) 소자 및 토폴로지 변경, 열적 최적화 등 다양한 방법을 통해 고밀도, 고효율을 달성하고 있다. 본고는 WBG 소자 중 GaN(Gallium Nitride) 전력 반도체를 이용하여 제작한 전원 장치의 설계에 내한 내용을 소개한다.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2022

We demonstrate a new double-layer structure for stretchable interconnects, where the top surface of a serpentine polyimide support is coated with a thin eutectic gallium-indium liquid metal layer. Because the liquid metal layer is constantly fixed on the solid serpentine body in this liquid-on-solid structure, the overall stretching is accomplished by widening the solid frame itself, with little variation in the total length and cross-sectional area of the current path. Therefore, we can achieve both invariant resistance and infinite fatigue life by combining the stretchable configuration of the underlying body with the freely deformable nature of the top liquid conductor. Further, we fabricated various types of double-layer interconnects as narrow as 10 ㎛ using the roll-painting and lift-off patterning technique based on conventional photolithography and quantitatively validated their beneficial properties. The new interconnecting structure is expected to be widely used in applications requiring high-performance and high-density stretchable circuits owing to its superior reliability and capability to be monolithically integrated with thin-film devices.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2020년도 전력전자학술대회
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• pp.294-295
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• 2020

차세대 전력반도체 중 하나인 GaN HEMT(Gallium Nitride High Electron Mobility Transistor)는 낮은 온 저항, 고속 스위칭 및 낮은 출력 커패시턴스 특성을 가지므로 더 높은 전력밀도를 달성할 수 있다. 그러나 낮은 문턱 전압 및 높은 dv/dt로 인해 외부 요인에 취약하다. 본 논문에서는 GaN HEMT를 3kW급 단상 인버터에 적용 시 발생한 문제점을 분석하고 해결방안을 제시한다.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2020년도 전력전자학술대회
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• pp.300-301
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• 2020

본 논문은 GaN(Gallium Nitride)전력모듈과 GaN IPM(Intelligent Power Module)의 DPT(Double Pulse Test)를 통한 스위칭 특성 분석에 대해 다룬다. GaN 소자는 낮은 스위칭 손실로 인하여 고속 스위칭이 가능하여 최근 각광받는 소자 중 하나이다. 본 논문에서는 GaN 소자의 DPT를 위한 테스터를 설계/제작하고, 이를 활용하여 전압/전류 별 스위칭 특성을 실험적으로 확인하였다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2024

This study offers a comprehensive evaluation of the role and impact of advanced power semiconductors in solar module systems. Focusing on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) materials, it highlights their superiority over traditional silicon in enhancing system efficiency and reliability. The research underscores the growing industry demand for high-performance semiconductors, driven by global sustainable energy goals. This shift is crucial for overcoming the limitations of conventional solar technology, paving the way for more efficient, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable solar energy solutions. The findings suggest significant potential for these advanced materials in shaping the future of solar power technology.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.42-47
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• 2024

The electrochemical extraction of uranium in ternary low melting LiCl-KCl-CsCl eutectic on inert and reactive electrodes via different electrochemical techniques was investigated. It was established that the electrochemical reduction process of U(III) ions on the inert W electrode was irreversible and proceeded in one stage. On reactive liquid Ga and liquid Cd electrodes the reduction of uranium ions took place with the considerable depolarization with the formation of UGa₂, UGa₃ and UCd₁₁ intermetallic compounds. Thermodynamic characteristics of uranium compounds and alloys were calculated. The conditions for the extraction of uranium from the electrolyte in the form of alloys on both liquid reactive electrodes via potentiostatic electrolysis were found.