XHEMTs on Ultrawide Bandgap Single‐Crystal AlN Substrates (Adv. Electron. Mater. 3/2026)

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Authors: Eungkyun Kim, Yu‐Hsin Chen, Naomi A. Pieczulewski, Jimy Encomendero, David Anthony Muller, Debdeep Jena, Huili Grace Xing
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Abstract

Single-Crystal AlN Substrates In their Research Article (10.1002/aelm.202500393), Eungkyun Kim, Debdeep Jena, Huili Grace Xing, and co-workers demonstrate single-crystal high electron mobility transistors (XHEMTs) on bulk AlN substrates for the first time, delivering exceptional RF performance. AlN XHEMTs feature ultra-thin GaN channels fully strained between AlN layers, eliminating epitaxy-substrate thermal boundary resistance. By leveraging AlN's superior thermal conductivity, these XHEMTs promise to overcome thermal performance limitations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Electronic Materials
Volume
12
Issue
3
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN