Title :
Figure of merit for semiconductors for high-speed switches
Abstract :
Thermal problems set a limit on the speed of semiconductor logic devices. A figure of merit for comparing materials in terms of this limit is presented.
Keywords :
Delay; Equations; Impedance; Kinetic theory; Optical modulation; Semiconductor device noise; Switches; Thermal conductivity; Thermal resistance; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1972.8593
