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Enhanced Ambipolarity of Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes by Thermal Annealing for High-Performance CMOS-like Circuits
Jeong-min Lee, Ji-yoon Jung, Kang-jun Baeg
J Electr Electron Mater 2025;38(5):530-537.   Published online September 1, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JEEM.2025.38.5.8
With the advancement of the information society, the demand for highly integrated and multi-functional electronic devices is rapidly increasing. To meet these demands, high-performance transistors with low power consumption, high-speed operating, and mechanical flexibility are essential. Among various candidates, semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNT)-based transistors, which exhibit intrinsically ambipolar characteristics, have emerged as promising components for CMOS-like circuits. In this study, s-SWCNT were selectively dispersed using rr-P3DDT, a thiophene-based conjugated polymer, and filed-effect transistors (FETs) were fabricated by inducting directional alignment for enhanced charge transport through an off-centered spin-coating process. The electrical characteristics of the fabricated s-SWCNT FETs were evaluated under various thermal annealing conditions (100℃, 150℃, 200℃, and 250℃). Off-centered spin-coated and high temperature annealed s- SWCNT FETs exhibited high field-effect mobilities over 5 cm²/Vs in both p-type and n-type operation, along with ideal Vshaped ambipolar transfer curves. These results indicate a significant enhancement in ambipolar performance due to efficient desorption of residual oxygen and water molecules in active channel via high temperature annealing. Furthermore, CMOS-like inverter circuits demonstrated an ideal inversion voltage (VIN = VDD/2) and a high voltage gain of approximately 9.5. These findings highlight the potential of SWCNT-based materials for realizing next-generation flexible electronic circuits that combine high-performance, energy efficiency, and simplified solution-processing.
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A Brief Review of Power Semiconductors for Energy Conversion in Photovoltaic Module Systems
Hyeong Gi Park, Do Young Kim, Junsin Yi
J Electr Electron Mater 2024;37(2):133-140.   Published online March 1, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2024.37.2.2
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.
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Post-annealing Effect of NiO Thin Film Grown by RF Sputtering System on 4H-SiC Substrate
Soo-young Moon, Min-yeong Kim, Dong-wook Byun, Geon-hee Lee, Sang-mo Koo
J Electr Electron Mater 2023;36(2):170-174.   Published online March 1, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2023.36.2.10
Nickel oxide is a nonstoichiometric transparent conductive oxide with p-type conductivity, a wide-band energy gap of 3.4~4.0 eV, and excellent chemical stability, making it a very important candidate as a material for bipolar devices.P-type conductivity in Transparent Conductive Oxides (TCO) is controlled by the oxygen vacancy concentration. During the TCO film deposition process, additional oxygen diffusing into the NiO structure causes the formation of Ni 3p ions and Ni vacancies. This eventually affects the hole concentration of the p-type oxide thin film. In this work, the surface morphology and the electrical characteristics were confirmed in accordance with the annealing atmosphere of the nickel oxide thin film.
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Study on the Electrical Characteristics of 600 V Trench Gate IGBT with Single N+ Emitter
Myeong Cheol Shin, Jinkeoung Yuek, Ey Goo Kang
J Electr Electron Mater 2019;32(5):366-370.   Published online September 1, 2019
In this paper, a single N+ emitter trench gate-type insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) device was studied using T-CAD, in order to achieve a low on-state voltage drop (Vce-sat) and high breakdown voltage, which would reduce power loss and device reliability. Using the simulation, the threshold voltage, breakdown voltage, and on-state voltage drop were studied as a function of the temperature, the length of time in the diffusion process (drive-in) after implant, and the trench gate depth. During the drive-in process, a 20℃ change in temperature from 1,000 to 1,160℃ over a 150 minute time frame resulted in a 1 to 4 V change in the threshold voltage and a 24 to 2.6 V change in the on-state voltage drop. As a result, a 0.5 um change in the trench depth of 3.5 to 7.5 um resulted in the breakdown voltage decreasing from 802 to 692 V.
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High-Mobility Ambipolar Polymer Semiconductors by Incorporation of Ionic Additives for Organic Field-Effect Transistors and Printed Electronic Circuits
Dong-hyeon Lee, Ji-hoon Moon, Jun-gu Park, Ji Yun Jung, Il-young Cho, Dong Eun Kim, Kang-jun Baeg
J Electr Electron Mater 2018;31(3):129-134.   Published online March 1, 2018
Herein, we report the manufacture of high-performance, ambipolar organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and complementary-like electronic circuitry based on a blended, polymeric, semiconducting film. Relatively high and wellbalanced electron and hole mobilities were achieved by incorporating a small amount of ionic additives. The equivalent P-channel and N-channel properties of the ambipolar OFETs enabled the manufacture of complementary-like inverter circuits with a near-ideal switching point, high gain, and good noise margins, via a simple blanket spin-coating process with no additional patterning of each active P-type and N-type semiconductor layer.
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Annealing Effects on Ambipolar Characteristics of Diketopyrrolopyrrole-Based Polymer Thin-Film Transistors
Gyu Bok Yoon, Jiyoul Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2017;30(3):180-184.   Published online March 1, 2017
In this study, we examine the electrical properties of diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) containing polymer semiconductors that have been reported to show high performance with ambipolar characteristics. We prepared three different DPP based polymer semiconductors (PDPPTPT, PDPP3T, and PDPP2T-TT) and fabricated organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) with ambipolar polymer semiconductors as an active layer. All three DPP polymers showed only p-type properties at initial measurements. However, after annealing in vacuum oven for 24 hours, it was found that the DPP based polymers have both p-type and n-type properties. It is speculated that the residual impurities supposedly regarded as a strong electron trap source were eliminated during the vacuum process.
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A Study of the Electrical Characteristics of WOx Material for Non-Volatile Resistive Random Access Memory
Kyun Ho Jung, Kyong Min Kim, Seung Gon Song, Yun Sun Park, Kyoung Wan Park, Jung Hyun Sok
J Electr Electron Mater 2016;29(5):268-273.   Published online May 1, 2016
In this study, we observed current-voltage characteristics of the MIM (metal-insulator-metal) structure. The WOx material was used between metal electrodes as the oxide insulator. The structure of the Al/WOx/TiN shows bipolar resistive switching and the operating direction of the resistive switching is clockwise, which means set at negative voltage and reset at positive voltage. The set process from HRS (high resistance state) to LRS (low resistance state) occurred at - 2.6 V . The reset process from LRS to HRS occurred at 2.78 V . The on/off current ratio was about 10 and resistive switching was performed for 5 cycles in the endurance characteristics. With consecutive switching cycles, the stable Vset and Vreset were observed. The electrical transport mechanism of the device was based on the migration of oxygen ions and the current-voltage curve is following (Ohm``s Law → Trap-Controlled Space Charge Limited Current → Ohm``s Law) process in the positive voltage region.
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A Study on the Electrical Characteristics with Design Parameters in 1,200 V Trench Gate Field Stop IGBT
Jong Min Geum, Eun Sik Jung, Ey Goo Kang, Man Young Sung
J Electr Electron Mater 2012;25(4):253-260.   Published online April 1, 2012
IGBT (insulated gate bipolar transistor) have received wide attention because of their high current conduction and good switching characteristics. To reduce the power loss of IGBT, the on state voltage drop should be lowered and the switching time should be shorted. However, there is Trade-off between the breakdown voltage and the on state voltage drop. To achieving good electrical characteristics, field stop IGBT (FS IGBT) is proposed. In this paper, 1,200 V planar gate non punch-through IGBT (planar gate NPT IGBT), planar gate FS IGBT and trench gate FS IGBT is designed and optimized. The simulation results are compared with each three structures. In results, we optain optimal design parameters and confirm excellence of trench gate FS IGBT. Experimental result by using medici, shows 40% improvement of on state voltage drop.
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Regular Paper : Semiconductor ; Resistive Switching Characteristics of Hafnium Oxide Thin Films Sputtered at Room Temperature
Yong Han, Kyoung Ah Cho, Jung Gwon Yun, Sang Sig Kim
J Electr Electron Mater 2011;24(9):710-712.   Published online September 1, 2011
In this study, we fabricate resistive switching random access memory (ReRAM) devices constructed with a Al/HfO2/ITO structure on glass substrates and investigate their memory characteristics. The hafnium oxide thin film used as a resistive switching layer is sputtered at room temperature in a sputtering system with a cooling unit. The Al/HfO2/ITO device exhibits bipolar resistive switching characteristics, and the ratio of the high resistance (HRS) to low resistance states (LRS) is more than 60. In addition, the resistance ratio maintains even after 10(4) seconds.
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Study on Design of 2500 V NPT IGBT
Ey Goo Kang, Ahn Byoung Sub, Tae Jin Nam
J Electr Electron Mater 2010;23(4):273-279.   Published online April 1, 2010
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A Study on the Breakdown Voltage Characteristics with Process and Design Parameters in Trench Gate IGBT
J Electr Electron Mater 2007;20(5):403-409.   Published online May 1, 2007
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