We discuss the potential of heat-spreading films with respect to improving
the performance of thermally limited high-power high-frequency GaN-FET devi
ces and report on successful diamond deposition on GaN-FETs. Detailed condi
tions for process compatibility with GaN-FET technology are discussed and s
hown to be satisfied by the low-temperature deposition process developed. (
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