InP HBTs for THz frequency integrated circuits

  • M. Urteaga
  • , M. Seo
  • , J. Hacker
  • , Z. Griffith
  • , A. Young
  • , R. Pierson
  • , P. Rowell
  • , A. Skalare
  • , V. Jain
  • , E. Lobisser
  • , M. J.W. Rodwell

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Abstract

A 0.25μm InP DHBT process has been developed for THz frequency integrated circuits. A 0.25×4μm 2 HBT exhibits an extrapolated f t/f max of 430GHz/1.03THz at I C =11mA, V CE= 1.8V. The transistors achieve this performance while maintaining a common-emitter breakdown voltage (BV CEO) >4V. Thin-film interconnects and backside wafer processes have been developed to support selected IC demonstrations. The technology has been used to build fundamental oscillators, amplifiers and dynamic frequency dividers all operating at >300GHz. Additionally, increasingly complex circuits such as a full PLL have been demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 Compound Semiconductor Week and 23rd International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials, CSW/IPRM 2011
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 Compound Semiconductor Week and 23rd International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials, CSW/IPRM 2011 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 22 May 201126 May 2011

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials
ISSN (Print)1092-8669

Conference

Conference2011 Compound Semiconductor Week and 23rd International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials, CSW/IPRM 2011
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period22/05/1126/05/11

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