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Study of electromagnetic field stress impact on SiGe heterojunction bipolar transistor performance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 January 2010

Ali Alaeddine ,
Moncef Kadi ,
Kaouther Daoud ,
Hichame Maanane  and
Philippe Eudeline
Ali Alaeddine*
Affiliation:
IRSEEM/ESIGELEC, Technopôle du Madrillet, Avenue Galillée, 76800 Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France. GPM/UMR 6634 CNRS, Avenue de l'Université, 76800 Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France.
Moncef Kadi
Affiliation:
IRSEEM/ESIGELEC, Technopôle du Madrillet, Avenue Galillée, 76800 Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France.
Kaouther Daoud
Affiliation:
GPM/UMR 6634 CNRS, Avenue de l'Université, 76800 Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France.
Hichame Maanane
Affiliation:
THALES AIR SYSTEMS, ZI du Mont Jarret, 76520 Ymare, France.
Philippe Eudeline
Affiliation:
THALES AIR SYSTEMS, ZI du Mont Jarret, 76520 Ymare, France.
*
Corresponding author: A. Alaeddine Email: ali.alaeddine@esigelec.fr
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Abstract

This paper deals with the various aspects of electromagnetic field impact modeling on the SiGe heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) device for microwave applications. This study differs from conventional HBT device reliability research associated with other stresses. The originality of this study comes from the generation of a localized electromagnetic field using the near-field bench. A coupling phenomenon between the electromagnetic field and the micro-strip lines connecting the transistor are evaluated by electromagnetic and electrical simulations. After stress, the input and the transmission scattering parameters are affected. This is primarily due to the deviation of the input impedance and the reduction of the transconductance, respectively. The stress effects have been related to a base current degradation. This degradation is due to a hot carrier introducing generation/recombination trap centers at the Si/SiO2 interface of the emitter–base spacer oxide, which leads to an excess recombination base current.

Keywords

HBTReliabilityEMCModelingDPIHot carrier
Type
Original Article
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International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 1 , Special Issue 6: 2009 National Microwave Days in France , December 2009 , pp. 475 - 482
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2010

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