Predicting operating temperatures for GaAs ICs

Author

Smith, D.H.

Author_Institution

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc., Beaverton, OR, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

20-23 Oct. 1991

Firstpage

187

Lastpage

190

Abstract

Techniques which have been developed to deal with the peak temperature prediction during the design phase for GaAs ICs are described. The techniques developed are based on proven analytical methods and are implemented in two computer programs: TACO and TempEst. These programs run on MS-DOS-based personal computers, are extremely fast, and require almost no training to use. The programs have established a track record of nearly five years of use, with dozens of ICs designed for digital, microwave, and precision analog circuits.<>

Keywords

III-V semiconductors; MMIC; circuit CAD; gallium arsenide; microcomputer applications; monolithic integrated circuits; temperature distribution; GaAs; GaAs ICs; MS-DOS-based personal computers; TACO; TempEst; analog circuits; computer programs; design phase; digital circuits; microwave circuits; operating temperatures; peak temperature prediction; temperature profile; FETs; Gallium arsenide; Infrared heating; Integrated circuit modeling; Lead compounds; Microcomputers; Microwave integrated circuits; Temperature; Thermal conductivity; Thermal resistance;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuit (GaAs IC) Symposium, 1991. Technical Digest 1991., 13th Annual

Conference_Location

Monterey, CA, USA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0196-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/GAAS.1991.172668

Filename

172668