Why do semiconductor materials choose diamond?
Diamond is an ultra wide bandgap semiconductor with the highest thermal conductivity, which is the ability of a material to transfer heat. Due to these properties, diamond semiconductor devices can operate at higher voltages and currents, while still being able to dissipate heat without compromising electrical performance.
Compared to traditional semiconductor materials such as silicon, establishing a high current and high voltage power network to make applications such as solar panels and wind turbines more efficient requires a technology without thermal limitations. This is where diamonds come in handy.
When it comes to diamonds, many people associate them with expensive jewelry, but in the laboratory, artificially synthesized diamonds can be manufactured within a few weeks. Becoming a viable and important semiconductor alternative in a more economical and sustainable way, while also reducing carbon emissions by a hundred times. 