학술논문

A new physical model for the kink effect on InAlAs/InGaAs HEMTs
Document Type
Conference
Source
Proceedings of International Electron Devices Meeting Electron devices Electron Devices Meeting, 1995. IEDM '95., International. :201-204 1995
Subject
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Photonics and Electrooptics
Indium gallium arsenide
HEMTs
MODFETs
Impact ionization
Indium compounds
Joining processes
Voltage
Gold
Ohmic contacts
Temperature
Language
ISSN
0163-1918
Abstract
New measurements providing direct evidence linking the kink effect and impact ionization in InAlAs/InGaAs HEMTs are reported. Current kink models are not consistent with our findings. We propose a new mechanism, barrier-induced hole pile-up at the source, to explain the kink. The new model is shown to be consistent with both room temperature and low temperature measurements. These results allow formulation of a simple equivalent circuit model of the kink.