Abstract
The current understanding of reliability issues for InP HEMTs is reviewed. To date, the origin of some instability and degradation phenomena have been identified and the solutions to eliminate or mitigate them have been found. On the other hand, some degradation phenomena are quite complicated and are still under investigation. The increase of drain resistance is one of them. This might be related to the hot electron effect, but it is still an open question as to where and how it happens. Some efforts at solving this mystery, including cathodoluminescence studies, are presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4378-4383 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 515 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Mar 26 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- FET
- HEMT
- InP
- Reliability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry