Monte Carlo evaluation of electron transport in heterojunction bipolar transistor base structures

Electron transport through base structures of Al x Ga 1-x As heterojunction bipolar transistors is evaluated by Monte Carlo simulation. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of both ballistic launching ramps and graded bases for reducing base transit time. Both techniques are limited, how...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on electron devices 1986-07, Vol.33 (7), p.881-888
Main Authors: Maziar, C.M., Klausmeier-Brown, M.E., Bandyopadhyay, S., Lundstrom, M.S., Datta, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Other techniques and industries
Semiconductor electronics. Microelectronics. Optoelectronics. Solid state devices
Transistors
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Summary:Electron transport through base structures of Al x Ga 1-x As heterojunction bipolar transistors is evaluated by Monte Carlo simulation. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of both ballistic launching ramps and graded bases for reducing base transit time. Both techniques are limited, however, in their ability to maintain short transit times across the wide bases that are desirable for reduction of base resistance. Simulation results demonstrate that neither technique is capable of maintaining a 1-ps transit time across a 0.25-µm base. The physical mechanisms responsible for limiting the performance of each structure are identified and a promising hybrid structure is described.
ISSN:0018-9383
1557-9646
DOI:10.1109/T-ED.1986.22590