OBIC analysis for 1.3 kV 6H–SiC p+n planar bipolar diodes protected by Junction Termination Extension

1.3 kV 6H–SiC planar bipolar diodes have been designed, fabricated and investigated to determine blocking voltage characteristics. Current–voltage measurements in forward and reverse bias and OBIC measurements have been performed on different diodes with and without periphery protection using Al ion implantation. More than 70% of the diodes protected with extended periphery protection are able to block 1100 V. For the first time, Medici™ software was used to simulate theoretical photocurrent spectra that are compared qualitatively to experimental results. Electrical analyses and theoretical simulations show that these good results in terms of breakdown voltage are due to the efficiency of the process for periphery protection.