14W X波段AlGaN/GaN HEMT功率MMIC

报道了研制的SiC衬底AIGaN/GaN HEMT微带结构微波功率MMIC,芯片工艺采用凹槽栅场板结构提高AlGaN/GaNHEMTs的微波功率特性.S参数测试结果表明AlGaN/GaN HEMTs的频率特性随器件的工作电压变化显著.研制的该2级功率MMIC在9～11GHz带内30V工作,输出功率大于10W,功率增益大于12dB,带内峰值输出功率达到14.7W,功率增益为13.7dB,功率附加效率为23%,该芯片尺寸仅为2.0mm×1.1mm.与已发表的X波段AlGaN/GaN HEMT功率MMIC研制结果相比,本项工作在单位毫米栅宽输出功率和芯片单位面积输出功率方面具有优势.     

X波段高输出功率凹栅AlGaN/GaN HEMT

使用自主研制的SiC衬底GaN HEMT外延材料,研制出高输出功率AlGaN/GaN HEMT,优化了器件研制工艺,比接触电阻率小于1.0×10-6Ω·cm2,电流崩塌参量小于10%,击穿电压大于80V.小栅宽器件工作电压达到40V,频率为8GHz时输出功率密度大于10W/mm.栅宽为2mm单胞器件,工作电压为28V,频率为8GHz时,输出功率为12.3W,功率增益为4.9dB,功率附加效率为35%.四胞内匹配总栅宽为8mm器件,工作电压为27V时,频率为8GHz时,输出功率为33.8W,功率增益为6.3dB,功率附加效率为41.77%,单胞器件和内匹配器件输出功率为目前国内该器件输出功率的最高结果.     

非掺杂AlGaN/GaN微波功率HEMT

报道了研制的AlGaN/GaN微波功率HEMT,该器件采用以蓝宝石为衬底的非掺杂AlGaN/GaN异质结构,器件工艺采用了Ti/Al/Ni/Au欧姆接触和Ni/Au肖特基势垒接触以及SiN介质进行器件的钝化.研制的200μm栅宽T型布局AlGaN/GaN HEMT在1.8GHz,Vds=30V时输出功率为28.93dBm,输出功率密度达到3.9W/mm,功率增益为15.59dB,功率附加效率(PAE)为48.3%.在6.2GHz,Vds=25V时该器件输出功率为27.06dBm,输出功率密度为2.5W/mm,功率增益为10.24dB,PAE为35.2%.     

高性能1mm SiC基AlGaN/GaN功率HEMT研制

在6H-SiC衬底上,外延生长了AlGaN/GaN HEMT结构,设计并实现了高性能1mm AlGaN/GaN微波功率HEMT,外延材料利用金属有机物化学气相淀积技术生长.测试表明,该lmm栅宽器件栅长为0.8μm,输出电流密度达到1.16A/mm,跨导为241mS/mm,击穿电压＞80V,特征频率达到20GHz,最大振荡频率为28GHz.5.4GHz连续波测试下功率增益为14.2dB,输出功率达4.1W,脉冲条件测试下功率增益为14.4dB,输出功率为5.2W,两端口阻抗特性显示了在微波应用中的良好潜力.     

SiC衬底X波段GaN MMIC的研究

使用国产6H-SiC衬底的GaN HEMT外延材料研制出高工作电压、高输出功率的AlGaN/GaN HEMT.利用ICCAP软件建立器件大信号模型,利用ADS软件仿真优化了双级GaN MMIC,研制出具有通孔结构的GaN MMIC芯片,连续波测试显示,频率为9.1～10.1 GHz时连续波输出功率大于10 W,带内增益大于12 dB,增益平坦度为±0.2 dB.该功率单片为第一个采用国产SiC村底的GaN MMIC.     

7.5～9.5 GHz AlGaN/GaN HEMT内匹配微波功率管

报道了研制的1mm栅宽的AlGaN/GaN HEMT内匹配微波功率管,在32V漏偏压下在7.5～9.5GHz频率范围内输出功率大于5W,功率附加效率典型值为30%,功率增益大于6dB,带内增益平坦度为±0.4dB,带内最大输出功率为6W。     

高性能1mm SiC基AlGaN/GaN功率HEMT研制

在6H-SiC衬底上,外延生长了AlGaN/GaN HEMT结构,设计并实现了高性能1mm AlGaN/GaN微波功率HEMT,外延材料利用金属有机物化学气相淀积技术生长.测试表明,该lmm栅宽器件栅长为0.8μm,输出电流密度达到1.16A/mm,跨导为241mS/mm,击穿电压＞80V,特征频率达到20GHz,最大振荡频率为28GHz.5.4GHz连续波测试下功率增益为14.2dB,输出功率达4.1W,脉冲条件测试下功率增益为14.4dB,输出功率为5.2W,两端口阻抗特性显示了在微波应用中的良好潜力.     

X波段高输出功率凹栅AlGaN/GaN HEMT

使用自主研制的SiC衬底GaN HEMT外延材料,研制出高输出功率AlGaN/GaN HEMT,优化了器件研制工艺,比接触电阻率小于1.0×10-6Ω·cm2,电流崩塌参量小于10%,击穿电压大于80V.小栅宽器件工作电压达到40V,频率为8GHz时输出功率密度大于10W/mm.栅宽为2mm单胞器件,工作电压为28V,频率为8GHz时,输出功率为12.3W,功率增益为4.9dB,功率附加效率为35%.四胞内匹配总栅宽为8mm器件,工作电压为27V时,频率为8GHz时,输出功率为33.8W,功率增益为6.3dB,功率附加效率为41.77%,单胞器件和内匹配器件输出功率为目前国内该器件输出功率的最高结果.     

凹槽栅场板结构的AlGaN/GaN HEMT特性分析

研究了无场调制板结构、有场调制板结构但无凹槽栅、结合场调制板结构和凹槽栅工艺三种AlGaN/GaN HEMT的动态I-V特性和微波特性,认为场调制板结构和凹槽栅工艺可以有效改善AlGaN/GaN HEMT器件沟道内电场分布,显著减小电流崩塌现象,提高器件的微波输出功率特性.利用此技术研制的1mm栅宽AlGaN/GaNHEMT输出功率大于10W.     

凹槽栅场板结构的AlGaN/GaN HEMT特性分析

研究了无场调制板结构、有场调制板结构但无凹槽栅、结合场调制板结构和凹槽栅工艺三种AlGaN/GaN HEMT的动态I-V特性和微波特性,认为场调制板结构和凹槽栅工艺可以有效改善AlGaN/GaN HEMT器件沟道内电场分布,显著减小电流崩塌现象,提高器件的微波输出功率特性.利用此技术研制的1mm栅宽AlGaN/GaNHEMT输出功率大于10W.     

SiN钝化前的NF3等离子体处理对AlGaN/GaN HEMT性能的影响

研究了SiN钝化前利用感应耦合等离子体（ICP）对AlGaN/GaN HEMT表面进行NF3等离子体处理对器件性能的影响. 结果表明,运用低能量的NF3等离子体处理钝化前的AlGaN/GaN HEMT表面能有效抑制器件电流崩塌,而器件直流及微波小信号特性则未受影响. 微波功率测试表明,经过6min NF3等离子体处理的AlGaN/GaN HEMT在2GHz, 30V工作电压下达到6.15W/mm的输出功率密度,而未经过处理的器件只达到1.82W/mm的输出功率密度.     

AlGaN/GaN HEMTs on SiC for high power broadband applications up to 40 GHz

An overview of properties and recent achievements for AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMT) on semi-insulating SiC substrate is given towards high power and broadband applications up to a frequency of 40 GHz. Starting from epitaxial growth and process technology we present state-of-the-art power results obtained at the Fraunhofer Institute (IAF) from AlGaN/GaN HEMTs on SiC. Further, a one-stage 16 GHz MMIC power amplifier circuit with 1.6 W output power is presented. This result represents the first AlGaN/GaN MMIC on SiC fabricated in Europe.     

An AlGaN/GaN HEMT-Based Microstrip MMIC Process for Advanced Transceiver Design

A MMIC process in AlGaN/GaN technology for advanced transceiver design has been developed. The process is based on microstrip technology with a complete model library of passive elements and AlGaN/GaN HEMTs. The transistor technology in this process is suitable for both power and low noise design, demonstrated with a power density of 5 W/mm, and an ${rm NF}_{min}$ of 1.4 dB at $X$ -band. Process stability of subcircuits, complementary to power amplifiers and LNAs, in a transceiver system have been investigated. The results indicate that an all AlGaN/GaN MMIC transceiver is realizable using this technology.      

高频功率AlGaN/GaN HEMT 的栅结构优化

本文研究了栅帽、栅源间距对AlGaN/GaN HEMT性能的影响。基于研究结果得出了优化高频功率AlGaN/GaN HEMT栅结构的方法。缩小栅场板可以有效提高器件的增益、截止频率（ft）、最大震荡频率（fmax）。通过减小栅场板长度,栅长0.35 器件的ft达到了30GHz、fmax达到了80GHz。采用tao型栅（栅帽偏向源侧）或者增加栅金属厚度还可以进一步优化 。缩小栅源的距离可以提高饱和漏电流和击穿电压,从而提高器件的输出功率。     

Influence of barrier thickness on the high-power performance ofAlGaN/GaN HEMTs

The dependence of current slump in AlGaN/GaN HEMTs on the thickness of the AlGaN barrier was observed. Power measurements on a 2×125×0.3 μm AlGaN/GaN HEMT made on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates with an AlGaN thickness of 10 nm gave a saturated output power of 1.23 W/mm at 8 GHz whereas a device with the same dimensions fabricated on samples with an AlGaN barrier of 20 nm gave a saturated output power of 2.65 W/mm at the same frequency. RF load line measurements clearly show the reduction of RF full channel current as compared to dc full channel current and the increase in the RF knee voltage compared to the dc knee voltage, with the effect being more pronounced in thin barrier samples. Passivation improved the large signal performance of these devices. A 1×150×0.3 μm transistor made on AlGaN(20 nm)/GaN structure gave a saturated output power of 10.7 W/mm (40% power added efficiency) at 10 GHz after passivation. This represents the state of the art microwave power density for AlGaN/GaN HEMTs. Heating of the transistors during high-power operation of these devices becomes the important factor in limiting their performance after passivation     

MOCVD-Grown AlGaN Buffer GaN HEMTs With V-Gates for Microwave Power Applications

We report the performance of AlGaN buffer GaN high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) grown by metal–organic chemical vapor deposition. GaN HEMTs on high-quality AlGaN buffer were grown on SiC substrates. The incorporation of an AlGaN buffer into the GaN HEMT significantly improves channel confinement and suppresses the short-channel effect. Advanced deep-recess V-gate structures were employed to optimize the device for better microwave power performance. With a 10-nm GaN channel layer sandwiched between the AlGaN barrier and buffer, excellent power performance was achieved. The output power density is 13.1 W/mm, and the associated power-added efficiency is 72% at 4-GHz frequency and 48-V drain bias. This power performance is comparable to the state-of-the-art GaN HEMTs grown on GaN buffers, indicating that the AlGaN buffer in our optimized device structure does not introduce any noticeable trapping.      

Gate-structure optimization for high frequency power AlGaN/GaN HEMTs

The influence of gate-head and gate-source-spacing on the performance of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs was studied.Suggestions are then made to improve the performance of high frequency power AlGaN/GaN HEMTs by optimizing the gate-structure.Reducing the field-plate length can effectively enhance gain,current gain cutoff frequency and maximum frequency of oscillation.By reducing the field-plate length,devices with 0.35 μm gate length have exhibited a current gain cutoff frequency of 30 GHz and a maximum frequency of oscillation of 80 GHz.The maximum frequency of oscillation can be further optimized either by increasing the gate-metal thickness,or by using a t-shape gate (the gate where the gate-head tends to the source side).Reducing the gate-source spacing can enhance the maximum drain-current and breakdown voltage,which is beneficial in enhancing the maximum output power of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs.     

Characteristics of AlGaN/GaN/AlGaN double heteroj unction HEMTs with an improved breakdown voltage

正We studied the performance of AlGaN/GaN double heterojunction high electron mobility transistors (DH-HEMTs) with an AlGaN buffer layer,which leads to a higher potential barrier at the backside of the twodimensional electron gas channel and better carrier confinement.This,remarkably,reduces the drain leakage current and improves the device breakdown voltage.The breakdown voltage of AlGaN/GaN double heterojunction HEMTs (~ 100 V) was significantly improved compared to that of conventional AlGaN/GaN HEMTs(~50 V) for the device with gate dimensions of 0.5 x 100μm and a gate-drain distance of 1μm.The DH-HEMTs also demonstrated a maximum output power of 7.78 W/mm,a maximum power-added efficiency of 62.3%and a linear gain of 23 dB at the drain supply voltage of 35 V at 4 GHz.     

增强型AlGaN/GaN HEMT器件工艺的研究进展

随着高压开关和高速射频电路的发展,增强型GaN基高电子迁移率晶体管(HEMT)成为该领域内的研究热点。增强型GaN基HEMT只有在加正栅压才有工作电流,可以大大拓展该器件在低功耗数字电路中的应用。近年来,国内外对增强型GaN基HEMT阈值电压的研究主要集中以下两个方面:在材料生长方面,通过生长薄势垒、降低Al组分、生长无极化电荷的AlGaN/GaN异质材料、生长InGaN或p-GaN盖帽层,来控制二维电子气浓度;在器件工艺方面,采用高功函数金属、MIS结构、刻蚀凹栅、F基等离子体处理,来控制表面电势,影响二维电子气浓度。从影响器件阈值电压的相关因素出发,探讨了实现和优化增强型GaN基HEMT的各种工艺方法和发展方向。