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Solid-State Electronics, Vol.45, No.12, 2097-2100, 2001
Modelling of SiGe heterobipolar transistors: 200 GHz frequencies with symmetrical delay times
Our basic approach is to develop a symmetrical design with equal delay times for collector, base and the total load to simulate the high frequency behaviour of SiGe heterobipolar transistors (HBTs). On this base we have investigated the feasibility of SiGe HBTs with transit frequencies f(T) above 200 GHz. A symmetrical design reaching f(T) = 208 GHz is presented. The dependence of the high frequency behaviour on Ge content and vertical transistor design is shown. Critical parameters like the maximum current density and the breakthrough voltage are considered. An analytical model is compared to numerical simulations and experimental data.