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It is ideal to build integrated circuits or semiconductor devices on a perfect crystalline base layer. The epitaxy (epi) process in semiconductor manufacturing aims to deposit a fine single-crystalline layer, usually about 0.5 to 20 microns, on a single-crystalline substrate. The epitaxy process is an important step in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, especially in silicon wafer manufacturing.

Silicon carbide substrates have many defects and cannot be processed directly. A specific single crystal thin film needs to be grown on them through an epitaxial process to make chip wafers. This thin film is the epitaxial layer. Almost all silicon carbide devices are realized on epitaxial materials. High-quality silicon carbide homogeneous epitaxial materials are the basis for the development of silicon carbide devices. The performance of epitaxial materials directly determines the realization of the performance of silicon carbide devices.

Silicon carbide (SiC)'s Key growth methods include PVT, TSSG, and HTCVD, each with distinct advantages and challenges. Carbon-based thermal field materials like insulation systems, crucibles, TaC coatings, and porous graphite enhance crystal growth by providing stability, thermal conductivity, and purity, essential for SiC's precise fabrication and application.

With the development of the solar photovoltaic industry, diffusion furnaces and LPCVD furnaces are the main equipment for the production of solar cells, which directly affect the efficient performance of solar cells. Based on the comprehensive product performance and usage cost, silicon carbide ceramic materials have more advantages in the field of solar cells than quartz materials. The application of silicon carbide ceramic materials in the photovoltaic industry can greatly help photovoltaic enterprises reduce auxiliary material investment costs, improve product quality and competitiveness. The future trend of silicon carbide ceramic materials in the photovoltaic field is mainly towards higher purity, stronger load-bearing capacity, higher loading capacity, and lower cost.

The article explains the temperature gradient in a single-crystal furnace. It covers the static and dynamic heat fields during crystal growth, the solid-liquid interface, and the temperature gradient's role in solidification.

Through continuous technological progress and in-depth mechanism research, 3C-SiC heteroepitaxial technology is expected to play a more important role in the semiconductor industry and promote the development of high-efficiency electronic devices.