We present experimental and theoretical data related to the impact ionization in the near-breakdown regime of AlGaAs/InGaAs pseudomorphic high-electron-mobility transistors (P-HEMTs) and AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructure field effect transistors (HFETs). Room-temperature electroluminescence spectra of P-HEMT exhibit a maximum around the InGaAs energy gap (1.3 eV). Two peaks have been observed for the HFETs. These experiments are interpreted by means of Monte Carlo simulations. The most important differences between the two devices are found in the hole distribution. While the holes in the P-HEMT are confined in the gate–source channel region and responsible for the breakdown, they are absent from the active part of the HFET. This absence reduces the feedback and improves the on-state breakdown voltage characteristics.
Experimental and Monte Carlo analysis of near-breakdown phenomena in GaAs-based heterostructure FETs
MENEGHESSO, GAUDENZIO;ZANONI, ENRICO;
2001
Abstract
We present experimental and theoretical data related to the impact ionization in the near-breakdown regime of AlGaAs/InGaAs pseudomorphic high-electron-mobility transistors (P-HEMTs) and AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructure field effect transistors (HFETs). Room-temperature electroluminescence spectra of P-HEMT exhibit a maximum around the InGaAs energy gap (1.3 eV). Two peaks have been observed for the HFETs. These experiments are interpreted by means of Monte Carlo simulations. The most important differences between the two devices are found in the hole distribution. While the holes in the P-HEMT are confined in the gate–source channel region and responsible for the breakdown, they are absent from the active part of the HFET. This absence reduces the feedback and improves the on-state breakdown voltage characteristics.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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