Compact SPICE Model for TeraFET Resonant Detectors

This paper presents an improved compact model for TeraFETs employing a nonlinear transmission line approach to describe the non-uniform carrier density oscillations and electron inertia effects in the TeraFET channels. By calculating the equivalent components for each segment of the channel—conducta...

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Main Authors: Xueqing Liu, Yuhui Zhang, Trond Ytterdal, Michael Shur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/2/152
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Summary:This paper presents an improved compact model for TeraFETs employing a nonlinear transmission line approach to describe the non-uniform carrier density oscillations and electron inertia effects in the TeraFET channels. By calculating the equivalent components for each segment of the channel—conductance, capacitance, and inductance—based on the voltages at the segment’s nodes, our model accommodates non-uniform variations along the channel. We validate the efficacy of this approach by comparing terahertz (THz) response simulations with experimental data and MOSA1 and EKV TeraFET SPICE models, analytical theories, and Multiphysics simulations.
ISSN:2072-666X