Barrier-layer scaling of InAlN/GaN HEMTs

被引:108
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作者
Medjdoub, F. [1 ]
Alomari, M. [1 ]
Carlin, J. -F. [2 ]
Gonschorek, M. [2 ]
Feltin, E. [2 ]
Py, M. A. [2 ]
Grandjean, N. [2 ]
Kohn, E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ulm, Inst Electron Devices & Circuits, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
[2] Ecole Polytech Fed Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
关键词
GaN based; high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs); InAlN barrier; microwave devices; scaling;
D O I
10.1109/LED.2008.919377
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
We discuss the characteristics of In0.17Al0.83N/GaN high-electron mobility transistors with barrier thicknesses between 33 and 3 nm, which are grown on sapphire substrates by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. The maximum drain current (at V-G = +2.0 V) decreased with decreasing barrier thickness due to the gate forward drive limitation and residual surface-depletion effect. Full pinchoff and low leakage are observed. Even with 3-nm ultrathin barrier, the heterostructure and contacts are thermally highly stable (up to 1000 degrees C).
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页码:422 / 425
页数:4
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