Space charge limited corrections to the power figure of merit for diamond

An interpretation of the unipolar figure of merit is formulated for wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors based on the on-state specific resistance (R-ON,R-sp) derived from the space charge limited current-voltage relationship (Mott-Gurney square law). The limitations of the traditional Ohmic R-ON,R-sp for WBG semiconductors are discussed, particularly at low doping, while the accuracy of the Mott-Gurney based R-ON,R-sp is confirmed by Silvaco ATLAS drift-diffusion simulations of diamond Schottky pin diodes. The effects of incomplete ionization are considered as well. Published under an exclusive license by AIP Publishing.