DocumentCode
1499889
Title
Monolithic bipolar diodes and their models
Author
Rucker, Lucien M.
Author_Institution
Analogy Inc., Beaverton, OR, USA
Volume
7
Issue
2
fYear
1991
fDate
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
26
Lastpage
31
Abstract
The AC performance of the diode-connected, bipolar junction transistor (BJT) is examined. The discussion covers the BJT´s most common connection, its small-signal behavior, and the current repeater that uses the diode as an input device. Looking at the AC behavior reveals the strengths and weaknesses of various models and simulators, primarily SPICE. It is shown that these common circuits are classic cases where models can fail.<>
Keywords
bipolar integrated circuits; bipolar transistors; circuit CAD; digital simulation; semiconductor device models; AC performance; SPICE; bipolar junction transistor; current repeater; models; simulators; small-signal behavior; Bandwidth; Capacitance; Diodes; Equations; Equivalent circuits; Frequency; Impedance; Poles and zeros; Repeaters; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
8755-3996
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/101.75925
Filename
75925
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