SOA – TechConnect Briefs

Research on Non-linear Vibration in Micro-machined Resonant Accelerometer

Shuming Z., Yunfeng L., Fan W., Jingxin D., Tsinghua University, CN

This paper analyses the non-linear vibration of the Silicon Oscillating Accelerometer (SOA) by system modeling and simulation, and the optimization designation to weaken the influence of the nonlinear vibration are proposed. With the decreasing of [...]

An SOA Aware MOSFET Model for Highly Integrated, Analog Mixed-Signal Design Environments

Hall J., Luo Z., Xiao Y., Young A., Connerney D., Fairchild Semiconductor, US

Circuit simulations involving power devices often require additional checks comparing with generic low power applications. The burden lies with the individual designers to ensure that the power transistors are operating well within the Safe Operating [...]

Using ‘Adaptive Resurf’ Technique and Field Plate Working to Improve the Safe Operating Area of n-type Drain Extended MOS Transistors

Bakeroot B., Moens P., Vermandel M., Doutreloigne J., University of Gent, BE

Using TCAD, an n-type DEMOS (Drain Extended MOS) has been developed in a standard 0:35 mCMOS technology. The devices are optimised towards a Safe Operating Area (SOA) of 60 - 65 V using an n-type [...]