Contacts for GaN Thyristors

NC State is partnering with Sandia National Labs to explore methods to create low contact resistance and reliable ohmic contacts for GaN thyristors. The ultimate goal is to ensure reliable electrical switching operation. This research could have implications on a variety of applications, including power converters and motor drives for electric vehicles, renewable energy integration and many other emerging technologies.

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Principle Investigators

Jonathan Joseph Wierer Jr

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North Carolina State University (NCSU) will investigate methods to create low contact resistance and reliable ohmic contacts for GaN thyristors working jointly with Sandia National Labs.