Title :
Simulation study of compact quantising circuits using multiple-resonant tunnelling transistors
Author :
Villareal, S. ; Weichold, M. ; Pineda, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng. Technol., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
fDate :
1/22/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors have applied a simple modelling approach for multiple resonant tunnelling transistors (mRTTs) which includes four resonant tunnelling diodes (RTDs) within the transistor structure. Unique features of this model, corresponding to device features compatible for integrated circuits, allow far tuning and matching the devices for optimum circuit performance. Two circuits are presented for analogue to quaternary conversion with analysis of their transfer characteristics; this analysis is consistent with the simulation results and implies that circuits of physical devices may be successfully implemented
Keywords :
data conversion; multivalued logic circuits; resonant tunnelling transistors; semiconductor device models; RTD; RTT; analogue to quaternary conversion; compact quantising circuits; device matching; modelling; multiple-resonant tunnelling transistors; optimum circuit performance; resonant tunnelling diodes; simulation study; transfer characteristics; tuning;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19980174