Systematic Compact Modeling of Correlated Noise in Bipolar Transistors

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Abstract

A systematic method for the integration of correlated shot-noise sources into compact models (CMs) is presented, which significantly improves the accuracy of predicted high-frequency noise in transistors. The developed method relies on a system theory approach, and hence, is not limited to specific CM or device type. In this paper, the method is applied to the CM HICUM, which serves a vehicle for verification purposes. The method and its implementation were verified for SiGe heterojunction bipolar transistors based on measured data for frequencies up to 50 GHz, as well as on device simulation data up to 500 GHz, obtained from simulations of both hydrodynamic and a Boltzmann transport model.

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Original languageGerman
Article number6304942
Pages (from-to)3403-3412
Number of pages10
JournalIEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques
Volume60
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2012
Peer-reviewedYes

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Scopus 84869232589

Keywords

Keywords

  • Noise, Mathematical model, Heterojunction bipolar transistors, Silicon germanium, Correlation, Delay, Integrated circuit modeling