SPICE modeling of the scaling of resonant tunneling diodes and the effects of sidewall leakage

Ternent, G. and Paul, D. (2012) SPICE modeling of the scaling of resonant tunneling diodes and the effects of sidewall leakage. IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 59(12), pp. 3555-3560. (doi: 10.1109/TED.2012.2219867)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TED.2012.2219867

Abstract

Si/SiGe and AlGaAs/GaAs resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs) are realized using a self-aligned fabrication process with dimensions ranging from 50 $muhbox{m}$ down to 30 nm. Using these devices, scaling rules are developed and incorporated into a modified SPICE model. The depletion width and the sidewall current are extracted from the model. The results confirm that the parasitic sidewall current is responsible for the reduction in peak-to-valley current ratio (PVCR) in small-diameter RTDs. A new device layout is demonstrated to significantly reduce the sidewall current for optimum nanoscale performance. Improvements in the PVCRs are demonstrated by this approach.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ternent, Dr Gary and Paul, Professor Douglas
Authors: Ternent, G., and Paul, D.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
ISSN:0018-9383
ISSN (Online):1557-9646
Published Online:01 December 2012

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