Simulation of Removal of Surface-State-Related Lag and Current Slump in GaAs FETs

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Two-dimensional transient analysis of field-plate GaAs MESFETs is performed in which surface states are considered. Quasi-pulsed current-voltage curves are derived from the transient characteristics. It is shown that drain lag and current slump due to surface states are reduced by introducing a field plate because fixed potential at the field plate leads to reducing trapping effects by the surface states. Dependence of lag phenomena and current slump on field-plate length and SiO2 passivation layer thickness is also studied, indicating that the lags and current slump can be completely removed in some cases.

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Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Nanotechnology 2012: Electronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational (Volume 2)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 582 - 585
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: Informatics, Modeling & Simulation
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6275-2