Title :
Large-signal analysis of quasi-2D physical model of MESFETs
Author :
Giannini, F. ; Leuzzi, G. ; Kopanski, M. ; Salmer, G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., Roma Univ., Italy
Abstract :
A quasi-2D physics-based MESFET model has been used in conjunction with a modified harmonic-balance nonlinear algorithm for the large-signal analysis of nonlinear microwave circuits. The feasibility of the procedure has been demonstrated.
Keywords :
Schottky gate field effect transistors; nonlinear network analysis; semiconductor device models; solid-state microwave circuits; solid-state microwave devices; MESFET model; harmonic-balance nonlinear algorithm; large-signal analysis; nonlinear microwave circuits; physical model; quasi-2D model;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19931259