• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2006년도 하계종합학술대회
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• pp.581-582
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• 2006

In this paper, we investigate three different types of multi-fingered layout nMOSFET devices with varying $W_f$(unit finger width) and $N_f$(number of finger). Using layout modification, we improve $f_T$(current gain cutoff frequency) value of 15GHz without scaling down, and moreover, we decrease $NF_{min}$(minimum noise figure) by 0.23dB at 5GHz. The RF noise can be reduced by increasing $f_T$, choosing proper finger width, and reducing the gate resistance. For the same total gate width using multi-fingered layout, the increase of finger width shows high $f_T$ due to the reduced parasitic capacitance. However, this does not result in low $NF_{min}$ since the gate resistance generating high thermal noise becomes larger under wider finger width. We can obtain good RF characteristics for MOSFETs by using a layout optimization technique.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SD
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• 제45권9호
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• pp.21-25
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 MOSFET의 RF 성능을 극대화하기 위해 단위 게이트 finger 폭($W_u$)에 대한 $f_T$ 및 $f_{max}$의 종속데이터를 측정하고 이 결과를 소신호 모델 파라미터들을 추출함으로써 새롭게 분석하였다. 이러한 물리적 분석결과로 $f_T$의 최대값이 존재하는 원인은 좁은 $W_u$에서 $W_u$에 무관한 parasitic gate-bulk capacitance와 넓은 $W_u$에서 트랜스컨덕턴스의 증가율이 감소하는 wide width effect에 의한 것임을 알 수 있다. 또한, $f_{max}$의 최대값은 게이트저항이 좁은 $W_u$에서 크게 줄어들고 넓은 $W_u$에서 점점 일정하게 되는 non-quasi-static effect에 의해 발생된다는 사실이 밝혀졌다.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2008년도 하계종합학술대회
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• pp.389-390
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• 2008

The dependence of $f_T$ and $f_{max}$ on the unit finger width is measured and analyzed for $0.13{\mu}m$ MOSFETs. The increase of $f_T$ at narrow width is attributed by the parasitic gate-bulk capacitance, and the decrease of $f_T$ at wide width is generated by the reduction of increasing rate of $g_{mo}$. The increase of $f_{max}$ at narrow width is originated from the abrupt reduction of gate resistance due to the non-quasi-static effect. These analysis results will be valuable information for layout optimization to improve $f_T$ and $f_{max}$.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.875-880
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• 2008

In this paper, we deal with the TLP evaluation results for GGNMOS in ESD protection device of conventional CMOS process. An evaluation parameter for GGNMOS is that repeatability evaluation for reference device($W/L=50\;{\mu}m1.0\;{\mu}m$) and following factors for design as gate width, number of finger, present or not for N+ gurad -ring, space of N-field region to contact and present or not for NLDD layer. The result of repeatability was showed uniformity of lower than 1 %. The result for design factor evaluation was ; 1) gate width leading to increase It2, 2) An increase o( finger number was raised current capability(It2), and 3) present of N+ gurad-ring was more effective than not them for current sink. Finally we suggest the optimized design conditions for GGNMOS in evaluated factor as ESD protection device of conventional CMOS process.

• Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2013

We examined the scaling effects of a number of gate_fingers (N) and gate_widths (w) on the high-frequency characteristics of $0.1-{\mu}m$ metamorphic high-electron-mobility transistors. Functional relationships of the extracted small-signal parameters with total gate widths ($w_t$) of different N were proposed. The cut-off frequency ($f_T$) showed an almost independent relationship with $w_t$; however, the maximum frequency of oscillation ($f_{max}$) exhibited a strong functional relationship of gate-resistance ($R_g$) influenced by both N and $w_t$. A greater $w_t$ produced a higher $f_{max}$; but, to maximize $f_{max}$ at a given $w_t$, to increase N was more efficient than to increase the single gate_width.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.245-248
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• 2011

The scaling down of metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) for the last several years has contributed to the reduction of the scaling variables and device parameters as well as the operating voltage of the MOSFET. At the same time, the variation in the electrical characteristics of MOSFETs is one of the major issues that need to be solved. Especially because the issue with variation is magnified as the drive voltage is decreased. Therefore, this paper will focus on the variations between electrical characteristics and drain voltage. In order to do this, the test patterned multi-finger MOSFETs using 90-nm process is used to investigate the characteristic variations, such as the threshold voltage, DIBL, subthreshold swing, transconductance and mobility via parasitic resistance extraction method. These characteristics can be analyzed by varying the gate width and length, and the number of fingers. Through this modeling scheme, the characteristic variations of multi-finger MOSFETs can be analyzed.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2004년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.5 No.1
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• pp.280-283
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• 2004

This paper discribes the design concept, fabrication process and measuring result of 2.5kV Gate Commutated Thyristor devices. Integrated gate commutated thyristors(IGCTs) is the new power semiconductor device used for high power inverter, converter, static var compensator(SVC) etc. Most of the ordinary GTOs(gate turn-off thyristors) are designed as non-punch-through(NPT) concept; i.e. the electric field is reduced to zero within the N-base region. In this paper, we propose transparent anode structure for fast turn-off characteristics. And also, to reach high breakdown voltage, we used 2-stage bevel structure. Bevel angle is very important for high power devices, such as thyristor structure devices. For cathode topology, we designed 430 cathode fingers. Each finger has designed $200{\mu}m$ width and $2600{\mu}m$ length. The breakdown voltage between cathode and anode contact of this fabricated GCT device is 2,715V.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SD
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.8-14
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• 2012

전체 채널 폭은 같지만 핀 수와 핀 폭이 다른 n-채널 MuGFET의 특성을 측정 비교 분석하였다. 사용된 소자는 Pi-gate 구조의 MuGFET이며 핀 수가 16이며 핀 폭이 55nm인 소자와 핀 수가 14이며 핀 폭이 80nm인 2 종류의 소자이다. 측정 소자성능은 문턱전압, 이동도, 문턱전압 roll-off, DIBL, inverse subthreshold slope, PBTI, hot carrier 소자열화 및 드레인 항복전압 이다. 측정 결과 핀 폭이 작으며 핀 수가 많은 소자의 단채널 현상이 우수한 것을 알 수 있었다. PBTI에 의한 소자열화는 핀 수가 많은 소자가 심하며 hot carrier에 의한 소자열화는 비슷한 것을 알 수 있었다. 그리고 드레인 항복 전압은 핀 폭이 작고 핀 수가 많은 소자가 높은 것을 알 수 있었다. 단채널 현상과 소자열화 및 드레인 항복전압 특성을 고려하면 MuGFET소자 설계 시 핀 폭을 작게 핀 수를 많게 하는 것이 바람직하다.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2006년도 하계종합학술대회
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• pp.539-540
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• 2006

The dependence of cutoff frequency and maximum oscillation frequency of $0.13{\mu}m$ CMOS transistors on layout parameters such as the unit gate width and gate finger number is measured and analyzed in this paper. This information will be very useful for high performance RF IC design.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.365-370
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• 1998

We studied a electrical properties in GaAs/AlGaAs/InGaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistors(PHEMT s) recessed by electron cyclotron resonance(ECR) plasma and wet etching. Using the $NH_4OH$ solution, a nonvolatile AlF$_3$layer formed on AlGaAs surface after selective gate recess is effectively eliminated. Also, we controlled threshold voltage($V_th$) using $H_3PO_4$ etchant. We have fabricated a device with 540 mS/mm maximum transconductance and -0.2 V threshold voltage by using $NH_4OH$ and $H_3PO_4$dip after ECR gate recessing. In a 2-finger GaAs PHEMT with a gate length of 0.2$\mu m$ and width of 100 $\mu m$, a current gain of 15 dB at 10 GHz and a maximum cutoff frequency of 58.9 GHz have been obtained from the measurement of current gain as a function of frequency at 12mA $I_{dss}$ and 2 V souce-drain voltage.