Publication
Title
Non-uniform strain in lattice-mismatched heterostructure tunnel field-effect transistors
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Abstract
Because of its localized impact on the band structure, non-uniform strain at the heterojunction between lattice-mismatched materials has the potential to significantly enlarge the design space for tunnel-field effect transistors (TFET). However, the impact of a complex strain profile on TFET performance is difficult to predict. We have therefore developed a 2D quantum mechanical transport formalism capable of simulating the effects of a general non-uniform strain. We demonstrate the formalism for the GaAsxSb(1-x)/InyGa(1-y) As system and show that a performance improvement over a lattice-matched reference is indeed possible, allowing for relaxed requirements on the source doping. We also point out that the added design parameter of mismatch is not free, but limited by the desired effective bandgap at the tunnel junction.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Solid-State Device Research (ESSDERC), European Conference
Source (book)
46th European Solid-State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) / 42nd, European Solid-State Circuits Conference (ESSCIRC), SEP 12-15, 2016, Lausanne, SWITZERLAND
Publication
New york : Ieee , 2016
ISBN
978-1-5090-2969-3
978-1-5090-2969-3
Volume/pages
(2016) , p. 412-415
ISI
000386655900099
UAntwerpen
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Creation 02.12.2016
Last edited 09.10.2023
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