Alternative-Material Semiconductor Devices
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 252
Special Issue Editor
Interests: III–V compound semiconductor; diamond and gallium oxide devices; space radiation effects; irradiation hardness
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Semiconductor devices serve as the foundation for semiconductor integrated circuits. The advancement of electronic circuits is propelled by innovations in semiconductor devices, which are tailored to meet diverse functional requirements. Silicon-based devices currently maintain a dominant market position in numerous areas, including processors, memory, photonics, ultra-high-speed, and radio-frequency applications. Furthermore, they are at the forefront of research in sub-3nm processes, novel device architectures, and new memory technologies. In parallel, as a strategic complement to silicon, devices fabricated from various other semiconductor materials have been developed to address functionalities that lie beyond the capabilities of conventional silicon technology. Notable examples include InP for high-frequency, low-noise applications; GaN for optoelectronics, high-power RF, and electromagnetic protection; GaAs for RF front-ends and photodetectors; and SiC for high-performance power electronics. More recently, emerging device technologies, such as carbon-based structures, have introduced additional possibilities in recent years. As a result, the field of semiconductor devices presents numerous research hotspots and growth opportunities. Accordingly, this Special Issue seeks to showcase research papers, short communications, and review articles that focus on (1) materials, fabrication processes, modeling, and operational mechanisms of semiconductor devices; (2) design and fabrication of novel device architectures; and (3) application and validation of semiconductor devices.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Dr. Yinghui Zhong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- semiconductor device fabrication
- wide-bandgap semiconductor devices
- emerging semiconductor materials and devices
- semiconductor device modeling and simulation
- semiconductor devices for rf and power electronics
- semiconductor optoelectronic devices
- novel architectures of semiconductor devices
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