Optimization of fully-implanted NPN's for high-frequency operation

被引:19
作者
Nanver, LK
Goudena, EJG
vanZeijl, HW
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[1] Delft Institute of Microelectronics and Submicron Technology, DIMES 1C Process Research Sector, Delft University of Technology
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10.1109/16.502142
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
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With a very straightforward (low-cost) process flow as basis, fully-implanted washed-emitter-base (WEB) NPN's have been optimized for operation in the 10-30 GHz range. Above 20 GHz the best overall performance is achieved by heavy doping of the epi. A low-stress silicon rich nitride layer is proven effective as surface isolation before contact window dip-etch.
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页码:1038 / 1040
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