Direct-current transfer characteristics of (InGaN)/A1GaN/A1N/GaN heterojunction field effect transistors (HFETs) are presented. A drain current plateau (IDs = 32.0 mA/mm) for Vcs swept from +0.7 V to -0. 6 V is...Direct-current transfer characteristics of (InGaN)/A1GaN/A1N/GaN heterojunction field effect transistors (HFETs) are presented. A drain current plateau (IDs = 32.0 mA/mm) for Vcs swept from +0.7 V to -0. 6 V is present in the transfer characteristics of InGaN/AIGaN/AIN/GaN HFETs. The theoretical calculation shows the coexistence of two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) and two-dimensional hole gas (2DHG) in InGaN/AIGaN/A1N/GaN heterostructures, and the screening effect of 2DHG to the 2DEG in the conduction channel can explain this current plateau. Moreover, the current plateau shows the time-dependent behavior when IDs Vcs scans repeated are conducted. The obtained insight provides indication for the design in the fabrication of GaN-based super HFETs.展开更多
Electrical and optical properties of InGaN/AlGaN double heterostructure blue light-emitting diodes were investigated.Measurement of the forward bias current-voltage behaviour of the device demonstrated a departure fro...Electrical and optical properties of InGaN/AlGaN double heterostructure blue light-emitting diodes were investigated.Measurement of the forward bias current-voltage behaviour of the device demonstrated a departure from the Shockley model of a p-n diode,and it was observed that the dominant mechanism of carrier transport across the junction is associated with carrier tunnelling.Electroluminescence experiments indicated that there was a main emission band around 2.80 eV and a relatively weaker peak at 3.2 eV.A significant blueshift of the optical emission band was observed,which was consistent with the tunnelling character of electrical characteristics.Furthermore,the degradation in I-V characteristics and the low resistance ohmic short of the device were observed.展开更多
To improve the logic stability of conventional multi-valued logic(MVL) circuits designed with a GaNbased resonate tunneling diode(RTD), we proposed a GaN/InGaN/AlGaN multi-quantum well(MQW) RTD. The proposed RTD...To improve the logic stability of conventional multi-valued logic(MVL) circuits designed with a GaNbased resonate tunneling diode(RTD), we proposed a GaN/InGaN/AlGaN multi-quantum well(MQW) RTD. The proposed RTD was simulated through solving the coupled Schrodinger and Poisson equations in the numerical non-equilibrium Green's function(NEGF) method on the TCAD platform. The proposed RTD was grown layer by layer in epitaxial technologies. Simulated results indicate that its current-voltage characteristic appears to have a wider total negative differential resistance region than those of conventional ones and an obvious hysteresis loop at room temperature. To increase the Al composite of AIGaN barrier layers properly results in increasing of both the total negative differential resistance region width and the hysteresis loop width, which is helpful to improve the logic stability of MVL circuits. Moreover, the complement resonate tunneling transistor pair consisted of the proposed RTDs or the proposed RTD and enhanced mode HEMT controlled RTD8 is capable of generating versatile MVL modes at different supply voltages less than 3.3 V, which is very attractive for implementing more complex MVL function digital integrated circuits and systems with less devices, super high speed linear or nonlinear ADC and voltage sensors with a built-in super high speed ADC function.展开更多
Waveguide characteristics of symmetrical separate confinement heterojunction multi quantum well (SCH MQW) AlGaN/GaN/InGaN laser diode (LD) are studied by using one dimensional (1 D) transfer matrix waveguide appro...Waveguide characteristics of symmetrical separate confinement heterojunction multi quantum well (SCH MQW) AlGaN/GaN/InGaN laser diode (LD) are studied by using one dimensional (1 D) transfer matrix waveguide approach.Aiming at photon confinement factor,threshold current,and power efficiency,layers design for SCH MQW LD is optimized.The optimal layers parameters are 3 periods In 0.02 Ga 0.98 N/In 0.15 Ga 0.85 N QW for active layer,In 0.1 Ga 0 9 N for waveguide layer with 90nm thick,and 120×(2 5nm/2 5nm) Al 0.25 Ga 0 75 N/GaN supper lattices for cladding layer with the laser wavelength of 396 6nm.展开更多
The upper waveguide (UWG) has direct influences on the optical and electrical characteristics of the violet laser diode (LD) by changing the optical field distribution or barrier of the electron blocking layer (...The upper waveguide (UWG) has direct influences on the optical and electrical characteristics of the violet laser diode (LD) by changing the optical field distribution or barrier of the electron blocking layer (EBL). In this study, a series of InGaN-based violet LDs with different UWGs are investigated systematically with LASTIP software. It is found that the output light power (OLP) under an injecting current of 120 mA or the threshold current (Ith) is deteriorated when the UWG is u-In0.02Ga0.98N/GaN or u-In0.02Ga0.98N/AlxGa1-xN (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.1), which should be attributed to small optical confinement factor (OCF) or severe electron leakage. Therefore, a new violet LD structure with u-In0.02Ga0.98N/GaN/Al0.05Ga0.95N multiple layer UWG is proposed to reduce the optical loss and increase the barrier of EBL. Finally, the output light power under an injecting current of 120 mA is improved to 176.4 mW.展开更多
Blue InGaN light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a conventional electron blocking layer (EBL), a common n-A1GaN hole blocking layer (HBL), and an n-A1GaN HBL with gradual A1 composition are investigated numerically,...Blue InGaN light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a conventional electron blocking layer (EBL), a common n-A1GaN hole blocking layer (HBL), and an n-A1GaN HBL with gradual A1 composition are investigated numerically, which involves analyses of the carrier concentration in the active region, energy band diagram, electrostatic field, and internal quantum efficiency (IQE). The results indicate that LEDs with an n-AIGaN HBL with gradual AI composition exhibit better hole injection efficiency, lower electron leakage, and a smaller electrostatic field in the active region than LEDs with a conven tional p-A1GaN EBL or a common n-A1GaN HBL. Meanwhile, the efficiency droop is alleviated when an n-A1GaN HBL with gradual A1 composition is used.展开更多
基金Supported by the Knowledge Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61204017 and 61334002+1 种基金the National Basic Research Program of Chinathe National Science and Technology Major Project of China
文摘Direct-current transfer characteristics of (InGaN)/A1GaN/A1N/GaN heterojunction field effect transistors (HFETs) are presented. A drain current plateau (IDs = 32.0 mA/mm) for Vcs swept from +0.7 V to -0. 6 V is present in the transfer characteristics of InGaN/AIGaN/AIN/GaN HFETs. The theoretical calculation shows the coexistence of two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) and two-dimensional hole gas (2DHG) in InGaN/AIGaN/A1N/GaN heterostructures, and the screening effect of 2DHG to the 2DEG in the conduction channel can explain this current plateau. Moreover, the current plateau shows the time-dependent behavior when IDs Vcs scans repeated are conducted. The obtained insight provides indication for the design in the fabrication of GaN-based super HFETs.
基金国家自然科学基金(批准号:60676032,60276010,60376025,60276034)和北京市科技计划(批准号:H030430020230)资助项目 Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos. 60676032,60276010,60376025,60276034) and the Beijing Scientific & Technical Program(No.H030130020230)
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.69806006,69636010,69976017 and 69987001the National High Technology Research&Development Project of China(No.863-715-011-0030).
文摘Electrical and optical properties of InGaN/AlGaN double heterostructure blue light-emitting diodes were investigated.Measurement of the forward bias current-voltage behaviour of the device demonstrated a departure from the Shockley model of a p-n diode,and it was observed that the dominant mechanism of carrier transport across the junction is associated with carrier tunnelling.Electroluminescence experiments indicated that there was a main emission band around 2.80 eV and a relatively weaker peak at 3.2 eV.A significant blueshift of the optical emission band was observed,which was consistent with the tunnelling character of electrical characteristics.Furthermore,the degradation in I-V characteristics and the low resistance ohmic short of the device were observed.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61302009,61571171)
文摘To improve the logic stability of conventional multi-valued logic(MVL) circuits designed with a GaNbased resonate tunneling diode(RTD), we proposed a GaN/InGaN/AlGaN multi-quantum well(MQW) RTD. The proposed RTD was simulated through solving the coupled Schrodinger and Poisson equations in the numerical non-equilibrium Green's function(NEGF) method on the TCAD platform. The proposed RTD was grown layer by layer in epitaxial technologies. Simulated results indicate that its current-voltage characteristic appears to have a wider total negative differential resistance region than those of conventional ones and an obvious hysteresis loop at room temperature. To increase the Al composite of AIGaN barrier layers properly results in increasing of both the total negative differential resistance region width and the hysteresis loop width, which is helpful to improve the logic stability of MVL circuits. Moreover, the complement resonate tunneling transistor pair consisted of the proposed RTDs or the proposed RTD and enhanced mode HEMT controlled RTD8 is capable of generating versatile MVL modes at different supply voltages less than 3.3 V, which is very attractive for implementing more complex MVL function digital integrated circuits and systems with less devices, super high speed linear or nonlinear ADC and voltage sensors with a built-in super high speed ADC function.
文摘Waveguide characteristics of symmetrical separate confinement heterojunction multi quantum well (SCH MQW) AlGaN/GaN/InGaN laser diode (LD) are studied by using one dimensional (1 D) transfer matrix waveguide approach.Aiming at photon confinement factor,threshold current,and power efficiency,layers design for SCH MQW LD is optimized.The optimal layers parameters are 3 periods In 0.02 Ga 0.98 N/In 0.15 Ga 0.85 N QW for active layer,In 0.1 Ga 0 9 N for waveguide layer with 90nm thick,and 120×(2 5nm/2 5nm) Al 0.25 Ga 0 75 N/GaN supper lattices for cladding layer with the laser wavelength of 396 6nm.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2016YFB0400803 and 2016YFB0401801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61674138,61674139,61604145,61574135,61574134,61474142,61474110,61377020,and 61376089)+1 种基金the Science Challenge Project,China(Grant No.TZ2016003)the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project,China(Grant No.Z161100002116037)
文摘The upper waveguide (UWG) has direct influences on the optical and electrical characteristics of the violet laser diode (LD) by changing the optical field distribution or barrier of the electron blocking layer (EBL). In this study, a series of InGaN-based violet LDs with different UWGs are investigated systematically with LASTIP software. It is found that the output light power (OLP) under an injecting current of 120 mA or the threshold current (Ith) is deteriorated when the UWG is u-In0.02Ga0.98N/GaN or u-In0.02Ga0.98N/AlxGa1-xN (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.1), which should be attributed to small optical confinement factor (OCF) or severe electron leakage. Therefore, a new violet LD structure with u-In0.02Ga0.98N/GaN/Al0.05Ga0.95N multiple layer UWG is proposed to reduce the optical loss and increase the barrier of EBL. Finally, the output light power under an injecting current of 120 mA is improved to 176.4 mW.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61176043)the Special Funds for Provincial Strategic and Emerging Industries Projects of Guangdong Province,China(Grant Nos.2010A081002005,2011A081301003,and 2012A080304016)the Youth Foundation of South China Normal University(Grant No.2012KJ018)
文摘Blue InGaN light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a conventional electron blocking layer (EBL), a common n-A1GaN hole blocking layer (HBL), and an n-A1GaN HBL with gradual A1 composition are investigated numerically, which involves analyses of the carrier concentration in the active region, energy band diagram, electrostatic field, and internal quantum efficiency (IQE). The results indicate that LEDs with an n-AIGaN HBL with gradual AI composition exhibit better hole injection efficiency, lower electron leakage, and a smaller electrostatic field in the active region than LEDs with a conven tional p-A1GaN EBL or a common n-A1GaN HBL. Meanwhile, the efficiency droop is alleviated when an n-A1GaN HBL with gradual A1 composition is used.