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Compound Semiconductor Device Modelling

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  • © 1993

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Editors:
  1. Christopher M. Snowden

    1. Microwave Solid State Group, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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  2. Robert E. Miles

    1. Microwave Solid State Group, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Numerical Methods and their Application to Device Modelling

    • Eric A. B. Cole
    Pages 1-25

  3. MESFET Modelling

    • Christopher M. Snowden
    Pages 26-55

  4. HEMT Modelling

    • Michael Shur, Tor A. Fjeldly
    Pages 56-73

  5. HBT Modelling

    • Robert E. Miles
    Pages 74-88

  6. Gunn Diode and IMPATT Diode Modelling

    • Michael Shur
    Pages 89-103

  7. Introduction to Quantum Modelling

    • Robert E. Miles
    Pages 104-118

  8. Modelling of Distributed Feedback Lasers

    • Geert J. I. Morthier, Roel G. Baets
    Pages 119-148

  9. Equivalent Circuit Modelling

    • Stavros Iezekiel
    Pages 149-169

  10. Large-Signal Models

    • Robert J. Trew
    Pages 170-193

  11. Noise Modelling

    • Alain Cappy
    Pages 194-209

  12. Monte Carlo Models and Simulations

    • Paulo Lugli
    Pages 210-231

  13. Quasi-Two-Dimensional Models for MESFETs and HEMTs

    • Alain Cappy
    Pages 232-245

  14. Application of Modelling to Microwave CAD

    • D. Michael Brookbanks
    Pages 246-269

  15. Industrial Relevance of Device Modelling

    • Anthony J. Holden
    Pages 270-280

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 281-286
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Compound semiconductor devices form the foundation of solid-state microwave and optoelectronic technologies used in many modern communication systems. In common with their low frequency counterparts, these devices are often represented using equivalent circuit models, but it is often necessary to resort to physical models in order to gain insight into the detailed operation of compound semiconductor devices. Many of the earliest physical models were indeed developed to understand the 'unusual' phenomena which occur at high frequencies. Such was the case with the Gunn and IMPATI diodes, which led to an increased interest in using numerical simulation methods. Contemporary devices often have feature sizes so small that they no longer operate within the familiar traditional framework, and hot electron or even quantum­ mechanical models are required. The need for accurate and efficient models suitable for computer aided design has increased with the demand for a wider range of integrated devices for operation at microwave, millimetre and optical frequencies. The apparent complexity of equivalent circuit and physics-based models distinguishes high frequency devices from their low frequency counterparts . . Over the past twenty years a wide range of modelling techniques have emerged suitable for describing the operation of compound semiconductor devices. This book brings together for the first time the most popular techniques in everyday use by engineers and scientists. The book specifically addresses the requirements and techniques suitable for modelling GaAs, InP. ternary and quaternary semiconductor devices found in modern technology.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Microwave Solid State Group, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

    Christopher M. Snowden, Robert E. Miles

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