Title
Traps localization and analysis in GaN HEMTs.
Abstract
A simple experimental technique aimed at the spatial localization of the dominant trap states involved in drain current dispersion in GaN HEMTs will be presented. By analyzing the dependence of current dispersion from the gate voltage base-line (V-Gbl) used in double pulse I-V measurements it is possible to observe a different trend of said dispersion when caused by buffer or barrier/surface traps. Devices whose dynamic characteristics are mainly affected by buffer traps are showing the largest dispersion when V-Gbl approaches the device threshold voltage (V-TH) while a reduction in dispersion is observed when V-Gbl is lowered below V-TH. On the other hand, when dynamic characteristics are mainly affected by barrier/surface traps, the opposite trend is observed, i.e. dispersion increases when. V-Gbl is lowered below V-TH. Numerical simulations supporting the proposed measurement technique and traps characterization in Fe-doped buffer devices will also be presented. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Year
DOI
Venue
2014
10.1016/j.microrel.2014.07.085
MICROELECTRONICS RELIABILITY
Keywords
Field
DocType
GaN HEMT,Reliability,Trapping phenomena
Gallium nitride,Dispersion (optics),Computer simulation,Double pulse,Spatial localization,Electronic engineering,Engineering,High-electron-mobility transistor,Threshold voltage,Optoelectronics,Gate voltage
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
54
SP9-10
0026-2714
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
1
Authors
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alessandro Chini14313.88
Fabio Soci200.68
Gaudenzio Meneghesso36738.27
Matteo Meneghini44530.20
Enrico Zanoni56037.05