Saturation charge storage measurements in GaInP/GaAs/GaAs and GaInP/GaAs/GaInP HBTs

P. F. Chen, Y. M. Hsin, P. M. Asbeck

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Abstract

Saturation charge storage effects can degrade bipolar transistor performance for both analog and digital applications in which the base-collector junction can become forward-biased. In this work, we have measured the saturation charge storage time of GaInP/GaAs HBTs with GaAs and GaInP collectors, and have shown that there is a significant reduction in the charge storage for the GaInP case (DHBTs). Krakauer's method was used to measure the charge storage time. This work illustrates that DHBTs are promising devices for circuits in which transistor saturation occurs. For these applications, the devices also benefit from low offset voltage and high breakdown voltage associated with the GaInP collector.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE 24th International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors, ISCS 1997
EditorsMike Melloch, Mark A. Reed
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages443-446
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0780338839, 9780780338838
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Event24th IEEE International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors, ISCS 1997 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 8 Sep 199711 Sep 1997

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE 24th International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors, ISCS 1997

Conference

Conference24th IEEE International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors, ISCS 1997
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period8/09/9711/09/97

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