| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/K55882/01 |
| Title: |
SIGE/SI MONOLITHIC MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TECHNOLOGY |
| Principal Investigator: |
O'Neill, Professor A |
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| Department: |
Electrical, Electronic & Computer Eng |
| Organisation: |
Newcastle University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 1995 |
Ends: |
30 June 1997 |
Value (£): |
188,221
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| Electronic Devices & Subsys. |
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This project will demonstrate deep micron (0.1mm-0.3mm gate length) MOSFETs based on Si/SiGe technology with operating frequencies in the range 20-40GHz. The improved hole transport obtained by the incorporation of Ge will lead to faster p-channel devices and therefore a more balances CMOS. Large volume demand for MMICs exists, for example in wireless LAN and mobile communication. It is currently a III-V technology but the component necessary to integrate digital and microwave functions on Si are the subject of the proposal. Si based MMICs offer the low cost/high yield advantage of Si, improved thermal management by virtue of a higher thermal conductivity and the design capabilities of CMOS. Passive microwave components on So have already been demonstrated (for example by GPS and Westinghouse). Ultimate device operating frequencies and noise figures are expected to be comparable with III-V technology. Devices optimised for CMOS and microwave/millimetricwave applications will be fabricated to assess the potential of Si MMICs. Device simulation has an important part to play in the realisation of optimum devices and a reliable device model for deep submicron Si/Ge/Si FETs will be implemented by using Monte Carlo software to generate position dependant mobilities for inclusion within the simulator ATLASII/BLAZE using its C interpreter capability.
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http://www.ncl.ac.uk |