• DocumentCode
    2364925
  • Title

    Characterization and modeling of SiGe HBT low-frequency noise in inverse operating condition

  • Author

    Tang, Jin ; Babcock, Jeff A. ; Krakowski, Tracey L. ; Smith, Linda ; Cestra, Greg

  • Author_Institution
    Nat. Semicond., Santa Clara, CA, USA
  • fYear
    2011
  • fDate
    9-11 Oct. 2011
  • Firstpage
    174
  • Lastpage
    177
  • Abstract
    We present in this work the first characterization and modeling of low-frequency noise for SiGe-NPNs and SiGe-PNPs operating in the inverse mode from an advanced SiGe RF technology on SOI. Comparison is made between low-frequency noise in the forward and inverse modes. Impact of selective implanted collector (SIC) on inverse mode low-frequency noise is investigated. Finally, a methodology for low-frequency noise compact modeling in the inverse mode of operation is discussed.
  • Keywords
    Ge-Si alloys; heterojunction bipolar transistors; semiconductor device models; semiconductor device noise; silicon-on-insulator; HBT low-frequency noise; NPN; PNP; RF technology; SOI; SiGe; inverse mode low-frequency noise; selective implanted collector; Current measurement; Integrated circuit modeling; Junctions; Low-frequency noise; Noise measurement; Silicon germanium;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting (BCTM), 2011 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Atlanta, GA
  • ISSN
    1088-9299
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-61284-165-6
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/BCTM.2011.6082775
  • Filename
    6082775