Title :
Heterodimensional FET with split drain
Author :
Cheng, Tongwei ; Mathewson, A. ; Kennedy, M.P. ; Greer, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Coll. Cork, Ireland
Abstract :
A modification to heterodimensional field effect transistors (HDFET) is introduced and demonstrated to provide novel switching capabilities. The modification consists of introducing a split drain into the HDFET structure allowing the transistor to operate as a single pole-double throw switch. By extension, multiple pole-multiple throw switches can be made within a single transistor structure by introduction of multiple split drains or sources. If the device is fabricated on silicon germanium substrates, compatibility of the structure with conventional CMOS processing is achievable, allowing for new applications in digital, mixed signal, and high voltage switching.
Keywords :
Ge-Si alloys; field effect transistor switches; semiconductor relays; CMOS processing; HDFET; Si-SiGe; SiGe substrates; digital switching; heterodimensional FET; heterodimensional field effect transistors; high voltage switching; mixed signal switching; multiple pole-multiple throw switches; semiconductor relay; single pole-double throw switch; split drain; switching capabilities; Contacts; FETs; Germanium silicon alloys; Isolation technology; Joining processes; Silicon germanium; Substrates; Switches; Voltage; Wire; HDFET; Heterodimensional field-effect transistor; semiconductor relay; silicon germanium;
Journal_Title :
Electron Device Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LED.2004.837583