Title :
Multiple solutions of the steady state semiconductor device equations
Author_Institution :
Techn. Univ. Vienna
Abstract :
Using methods from singular perturbation analysis and bifurcation theory we discuss various types of current voltage characteristics of a pnpn device. We derive parameters which determine the qualitative form and the occurance of multiple solutions.
Keywords :
Bifurcation; Charge carrier processes; Charge carriers; Current density; Current-voltage characteristics; Poisson equations; Semiconductor devices; Steady-state; Thyristors; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Numerical Analysis of Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits, 1987. NASECODE V. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on the
Conference_Location :
Dublin, Ireland
Print_ISBN :
0-906783-72-0
DOI :
10.1109/NASCOD.1987.721199