A simple and continuous MOSFET model

A simple CAD model is proposed for the short-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET. The conventional use of drain bias modulation of channel length to describe saturation characteristics has been discarded and replaced by drain bias enhancement of channel velocity. The model possesses continuity of current, transconductance and output conductance throughout the triode, and saturation ranges of operation. It has been tested against experimental transistors and against two-dimensional numerically simulated transistors, and has given satisfactory results in all cases. The model is based on good physics, is easy to understand, is straightforward to use, and is computationally efficient.