Download or read book Demonstration and Modeling of a Nitride based Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor Using Nanomembrane Transfer written by Clincy Cheung and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT) are sought as a building block for implementation of modern broadband electronics, defense applications, and other mm-wave electronic systems demanding in high-speed and high-power performance. The push for greater frequency performance, higher power densities and reliability have pushed research towards wide-bandgap materials such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) given its superior intrinsic material properties, providing for higher breakdown voltage, and enabling higher power performance. However, GaN faces a fundamental limitation with p-type doping, limiting its adoption in RF power electronics. Attempts at a wide bandgap HBT to-date has exclusively relied on epitaxial growth using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition or molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) to fabricate a GaN-based transistor; however, none have yielded a device with both sufficient current gain and transition frequency - both key measures of performance in a bipolar transistor. Alternative materials for the different HBT layers have been considered but are limited by significant lattice mismatch. To bypass p-type GaN limitations and improve the base-collector junction with minimal interface trap density, a nanomembrane interlayer device transfer is proposed as an alternative for fabrication of an HBT. There are two aims in this dissertation: to demonstrate an experimental HBT with a sufficient current gain above 20 and demonstrate using computer-aided modeling that sufficient frequency performance can be achieved - both to demonstrate that a wide-bandgap HBT is both possible and worth further exploration for RF electronics. In Chapter 1, the landscape of research into wide-bandgap bipolar transistors is presented. In Chapter 2, multiple methods of integration for different diode pairs within the HBT are evaluated for probability of success in the overall device, where a GaAs-GaN base-collector diode is demonstrated to have the best performance using nanomembrane layer transfer. Additionally, an MBE-grown AlGaAs-GaAs film stack was transferred and demonstrated an emitter-base structure can be transferred with no degradation in performance. In Chapter 3, fabrication of the HBT is demonstrated using the best methods selected from Chapter 2, where a AlGaAs-GaAs-GaN HBT was demonstrated to have a current gain greater than 70. In Chapter 4, technology computer-aided design simulations were developed to validate the DC results shown in Chapter 2 and 3, and simulated transition frequencies of at least 60 GHz for the experimental structure fabricated in Chapter 3. Finally, in Chapter 5, next steps are outlined for exploration beyond this initial proof-of-concept device. Taken altogether, this dissertation serves to demonstrate a device structure with the potential to vastly exceed existing solutions that can be applied to a vast array of wide-bandgap materials without being limited by its p-type analogues, enabling performance for a wide array of applications in the next generations of electronics.
Download or read book Physics based Compact Modeling and Parameter Extraction for InP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors with Special Emphasis on Material specific Physical Effects and Geometry Scaling written by Tobias Nardmann and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trend in modern electronics towards ever higher frequencies of operation and complexity as well as power efficiency requires a whole palette of different technologies to be available to circuit designers for various applications. While MOSFETs dominate the digital world, they have apparently reached their top analogue performance around the 65nm node. Emerging technologies such as CNTFETs offer excellent properties such as very high linearity and speed in theory, but have yet to deliver on those promises in practice. Heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs), on the other hand, offer a number of key advantages over competing technologies: A very high transconductance and therefore a relatively low impact of a load impedance on the transistor operation, a high transit frequency and maximum frequency of oscillation at a comparatively relaxed feature size and favorable noise characteristics. Like all semiconductor devices, HBTs can be fabricated in diferent semiconductor materials. The most common are SiGe HBTs, which even today reach values above (ft; fmax) = (300; 500) GHz and are projected to eventually reach the THz range. However, HBTs fabricated in III-V materials offer a versatile alternative. Depending on the materials that are used, III-V HBTs can be the fastest available bipolar transistors (competing only with HEMTs, also fabricated in III-V materials, for the title of fastest available transistors overall), offer very high breakdown voltages and therefore excellent power-handling capability, show good linearity or low noise figures at high frequencies. Typical applications for III-V HBTs include handset PAs, high-effciency and high-speed amplifiers as well as high-speed oscillators . Overall, III-V-based HBTs and especially InP HBTs are excellent candidates for future high-speed communication circuits. The goal of this work is to include important effects occurring in III-V materials in a compact model for circuit design in a physical, yet intuitiv
Download or read book Wafer Bonding written by Marin Alexe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-05-14 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past decade direct wafer bonding has developed into a mature materials integration technology. This book presents state-of-the-art reviews of the most important applications of wafer bonding written by experts from industry and academia. The topics include bonding-based fabrication methods of silicon-on-insulator, photonic crystals, VCSELs, SiGe-based FETs, MEMS together with hybrid integration and laser lift-off. The non-specialist will learn about the basics of wafer bonding and its various application areas, while the researcher in the field will find up-to-date information about this fast-moving area, including relevant patent information.
Download or read book Gallium Oxide written by Masataka Higashiwaki and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new wide-bandgap semiconductor gallium oxide (Ga2O3). Ga2O3 has been attracting much attention due to its excellent materials properties. It features an extremely large bandgap of greater than 4.5 eV and availability of large-size, high-quality native substrates produced from melt-grown bulk single crystals. Ga2O3 is thus a rising star among ultra-wide-bandgap semiconductors and represents a key emerging research field for the worldwide semiconductor community. Expert chapters cover physical properties, synthesis, and state-of-the-art applications, including materials properties, growth techniques of melt-grown bulk single crystals and epitaxial thin films, and many types of devices. The book is an essential resource for academic and industry readers who have an interest in, or plan to start, a new R&D project related to Ga2O3.
Download or read book Implantable Sensors and Systems written by Guang-Zhong Yang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Implantable sensing, whether used for transient or long-term monitoring of in vivo physiological, bio-electrical, bio-chemical and metabolic changes, is a rapidly advancing field of research and development. Underpinned by increasingly small, smart and energy efficient designs, they become an integral part of surgical prostheses or implants for both acute and chronic conditions, supporting optimised, context aware sensing, feedback, or stimulation with due consideration of system level impact. From sensor design, fabrication, on-node processing with application specific integrated circuits, to power optimisation, wireless data paths and security, this book provides a detailed explanation of both the theories and practical considerations of developing novel implantable sensors. Other topics covered by the book include sensor embodiment and flexible electronics, implantable optical sensors and power harvesting. Implantable Sensors and Systems – from Theory to Practice is an important reference for those working in the field of medical devices. The structure of the book is carefully prepared so that it can also be used as an introductory reference for those about to enter into this exciting research and developing field.
Download or read book Nanofabrication written by Maria Stepanova and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended to update scientists and engineers on the current state of the art in a variety of key techniques used extensively in the fabrication of structures at the nanoscale. The present work covers the essential technologies for creating sub 25 nm features lithographically, depositing layers with nanometer control, and etching patterns and structures at the nanoscale. A distinguishing feature of this book is a focus not on extension of microelectronics fabrication, but rather on techniques applicable for building NEMS, biosensors, nanomaterials, photonic crystals, and other novel devices and structures that will revolutionize society in the coming years.
Download or read book Compound Semiconductor Bulk Materials and Characterizations written by Osamu Oda and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2007 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is concerned with compound semiconductor bulk materials and has been written for students, researchers and engineers in material science and device fabrication. It offers them the elementary and intermediate knowledge of compound semiconductor bulk materials necessary for entering this field. In the first part, the book describes the physical properties, crystal growth technologies, principles of crystal growth, various defects in crystals, characterization techniques and applications. In the second and the third parts, the book reviews various compound semiconductor materials, including important industrial materials and the results of recent research.
Download or read book Polarization Effects in Semiconductors written by Debdeep Jena and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polarization Effects in Semiconductors: From Ab Initio Theory to Device Applications presents the latest understanding of the solid state physics, electronic implications and practical applications of the unique spontaneous or pyro-electric polarization charge of wurtzite compound semiconductors, and associated piezo-electric effects in strained thin film heterostructures. These heterostructures are used in wide band gap semiconductor based sensors, in addition to various electronic and opto-electronic semiconductor devices. The book covers the ab initio theory of polarization in cubic and hexagonal semiconductors, growth of thin film GaN, GaN/AlGaN GaAlN/ AlGaInN, and other nitrides, and SiC heterostructures. It discusses the effects of spontaneous and piezoelectric polarization on band diagrams and electronic properties of abrupt and compositionally graded heterostructures, electronic characterization of polarization-induced charge distributions by scanning-probe spectroscopies, and gauge factors and strain effects. In addition, polarization in extended defects, piezo-electric strain/charge engineering, and application to device design and processing are covered. The effects of polarization on the fundamental electron transport properties, and on the basic optical transitions are described. The crucial role of polarization in devices such as high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is covered. The chapters are authored by professors and researchers in the fields of physics, applied physics and electrical engineering, who worked for 5 years under the "Polarization Effects in Semiconductors" DOD funded Multi Disciplinary University Research Initiative. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers working in the field of wide-bandgap semiconductor physics and their device applications. It will also be useful for practicing engineers in the field of wide-bandgap semiconductor device research and development.
Download or read book Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage Applications written by Fatih Şen and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage Applications introduces nanomaterials and nanocomposites manufacturing and design for hydrogen storage applications. The book covers the manufacturing, design, characterization techniques and hydrogen storage applications of a range of nanomaterials. It outlines fundamental characterization techniques for nanocomposites to establish their suitability for hydrogen storage applications. Offering a sound knowledge of hydrogen storage application of nanocomposites, this book is an important resource for both materials scientists and engineers who are seeking to understand how nanomaterials can be used to create more efficient energy storage solutions. - Assesses the characterization, design, manufacture and application of different types of nanomaterials for hydrogen storage - Outlines the major challenges of using nanomaterials in hydrogen storage - Discusses how the use of nanotechnology is helping engineers create more effective hydrogen storage systems
Download or read book Triboelectric Nanogenerators written by Zhong Lin Wang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces an innovative and high-efficiency technology for mechanical energy harvesting. The book covers the history and development of triboelectric nanogenerators, basic structures, working principles, performance characterization, and potential applications. It is divided into three parts: Part A illustrates the fundamental working modes of triboelectric nanogenerators with their prototype structures and theoretical analysis; Part B and Part C introduce two categories of applications, namely self-powered systems and self-powered active sensors. The book will be an ideal guide to scientists and engineers beginning to study triboelectric nanogenerators or wishing to deepen their knowledge of the field. Readers will be able to place the technical details about this technology in context, and acquire the necessary skills to reproduce the experimental setups for fabrication and measurement.
Download or read book Handbook Series On Semiconductor Parameters Vol 1 Si Ge C Diamond Gaas Gap Gasb Inas Inp Insb written by Michael S Shur and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1996-11-22 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook Series on Semiconductor Parameters will consist of 5 volumes and will include data on the most popular semiconductor materials. These volumes aim to be a basic reference for scientists, engineers, students and technicians working in semiconductor materials and devices. The books have been kept compact but comprehensive and contain the values of frequently needed parameters selected and commented by leading experts on these materials. The first volume will include data on Si, Ge, diamond, GaAs, GaP, GaSb, InAs, InP, and InSb.
Download or read book SiGe GaAs and InP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors written by Jiann S. Yuan and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1999-04-12 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date, comprehensive guide to heterojunction bipolar transistor technology. Owing to their superior performance in microwave and millimeter-wave applications, heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) have become a major force in mobile and wireless communications. This book offers an integrated treatment of SiGe, GaAs, and InP HBTs, presenting a much-needed overview of HBTs based on different materials systems-their fabrication, analysis, and testing procedures. Highly respected expert Jiann S. Yuan discusses in depth the dc and RF performance and modeling of HBT devices, including simulation, thermal instability, reliability, low-temperature and high-temperature performance, and HBT analog and digital circuits. He provides step-by-step presentations of HBT materials-including Si HBTs and III-V and IV-IV compound HBTs, which are rarely described in the literature. Also covered are device and circuit interaction as well as specific high-speed devices in mobile and wireless communications. This immensely useful guide to a rapidly expanding field includes more than 200 figures, tables of different material systems in terms of their physical parameters, and up-to-date experimental results culled from the latest research. An essential resource for circuit and device designers in the semiconductor industry, SiGe, GaAs, and InP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors is also useful for graduate students in electrical engineering, applied physics, and materials science.
Download or read book Low Dimensional Solids written by Duncan W. Bruce and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With physical properties that often may not be described by the transposition of physical laws from 3D space across to 2D or even 1D space, low-dimensional solids exhibit a high degree of anisotropy in the spatial distribution of their chemical bonds. This means that they can demonstrate new phenomena such as charge-density waves and can display nanoparticulate (0D), fibrous (1D) and lamellar (2D) morphologies. This text presents some of the most recent research into the synthesis and properties of these solids and covers: Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Inorganic Nanotubes and Nanowires Biomedical Applications of Layered Double Hydroxides Carbon Nanotubes and Related Structures Superconducting Borides Introducing topics such as novel layered superconductors, inorganic-DNA delivery systems and the chemistry and physics of inorganic nanotubes and nanosheets, this book discusses some of the most exciting concepts in this developing field. Additional volumes in the Inorganic Materials Book Series: Molecular Materials Functional Oxides Porous Materials Energy Materials All volumes are sold individually or as comprehensive 5 Volume Set.
Download or read book Wide Bandgap Semiconductor based Electronics written by Fan Ren and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Advances in wide bandgap semiconductor materials are enabling the development of a new generation of power semiconductor devices that far exceed the performance of silicon-based devices. These technologies offer potential breakthrough performance for a wide range of applications, including high-power and RF electronics, deep-UV optoelectronics, quantum information and extreme-environment applications. This reference text provides comprehensive coverage of the challenges and latest research in wide and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors. Leading researchers from around the world provide reviews on the latest development of materials and devices in these systems. The book is an essential reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of wide bandgap semiconductors and power electronics, and valuable supplementary reading for advanced courses in these areas." -- Prové de l'editor.
Download or read book Oxide and Nitride Semiconductors written by Takafumi Yao and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a unique book devoted to the important class of both oxide and nitride semiconductors. It covers processing, properties and applications of ZnO and GaN. The aim of this book is to provide the fundamental and technological issues for both ZnO and GaN.
Download or read book Gallium Oxide written by Stephen Pearton and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gallium Oxide: Technology, Devices and Applications discusses the wide bandgap semiconductor and its promising applications in power electronics, solar blind UV detectors, and in extreme environment electronics. It also covers the fundamental science of gallium oxide, providing an in-depth look at the most relevant properties of this materials system. High quality bulk Ga2O3 is now commercially available from several sources and n-type epi structures are also coming onto the market. As researchers are focused on creating new complex structures, the book addresses the latest processing and synthesis methods. Chapters are designed to give readers a complete picture of the Ga2O3 field and the area of devices based on Ga2O3, from their theoretical simulation, to fabrication and application. Provides an overview of the advantages of the gallium oxide materials system, the advances in in bulk and epitaxial crystal growth, device design and processing Reviews the most relevant applications, including photodetectors, FETs, FINFETs, MOSFETs, sensors, catalytic applications, and more Addresses materials properties, including structural, mechanical, electrical, optical, surface and contact
Download or read book Colloidal Semiconductor Nanocrystals Synthesis Properties and Applications written by Vladimir Lesnyak and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
