Terahertz In0.8Ga0.2As quantum-well HEMTs toward 6G applications

  • Wan Soo Park
  • , Hyeon Bhin Jo
  • , Hyo Jin Kim
  • , Su Min Choi
  • , Ji Hoon Yoo
  • , Ji Hun Kim
  • , Hyeon Seok Jeong
  • , Sethu George
  • , Ji Min Beak
  • , In Geun Lee
  • , Tae Woo Kim
  • , Sang Kuk Kim
  • , Jacob Yun
  • , Ted Kim
  • , Takuya Tsutsumi
  • , Hiroki Sugiyama
  • , Hideaki Matsuzaki
  • , Jae Hak Lee
  • , Dae Hyun Kim

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Abstract

We present the systematic analysis of Lg scaling behavior and the impact of the side-recess spacing (L-{side}) on DC and high-frequency characteristics of In0.8 Ga0.2 As QW HEMTs with Lg from 10 mu mathrm{m} to 20 nm, aiming to explore the scaling limit of fmax and thereby demonstrate THz devices. The fabricated L-{g}= 20 nm device with L-{side} = 150 nm exhibited {DIBL}=60 mV/V and f-{T}/ f-{max} quad =0.75 /1.1 THz, while the device showed with L-{side}=50 nm {DIBL}=110 mV/V and f-{T}/ f-{max}=0.72 /0.53. Strict control of short-channel effects from the viewpoint of DIBL was central to maximize the enhancement of fmax as Lg scaled down aggressively. Moreover, we explained the physical mechanism of the decrease in fmax for HEMTs with Lg scaled down to sub-50 nm. The results in this work represent the best balance of fT and fmax in any transistor technology and the highest fT in any FET technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1141-1144
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665489591
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2022 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 3 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameTechnical Digest - International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM
Volume2022-December
ISSN (Print)0163-1918

Conference

Conference2022 International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period3/12/227/12/22

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