Project A06 attempts to achieve multiple goals in phase II. Geometry scalable compact HBT models will be developed and experimentally verified for the most advanced SiGe and InP (prototyping) process technologies. For model verification, an on-wafer calibration and device measurement capability up to 325 GHz will be established. The evaluation of advanced process technologies with respect to ultra-high speed circuit operation will be continued.

Role within the CRC 912

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This project aims at providing suitable compact models for enabling circuit optimization with respect to given application targets, such as power reduction, for the wireless and optical high-speed data communication projects A01 (Ellinger) and A07 (Ellinger/Wolter). These applications will in turn provide valuable feedback on the impact of important physical effects and the technology selection on circuit performance and limitations. The project will also provide means for decision making regarding future system-oriented process technology selection through a comparative evaluation of basic circuit building blocks in terms of performance and impact of process variations. It is expected that HF measurement expertise as well as information on fundamental performance requirements for LNAs and PAs with respect to their interaction (on-chip antennas) will be exchanged with project A05 (Plettemeier).

Staff

Principal Investigator

• Prof. Michael Schröter

Postdocs

• Dr.-Ing. Andreas Pawlak

PhD Students

• Dipl.-Ing. Tobias Nardmann
• Dipl.-Ing. Yves Zimmermann

former staff

• Dr.rer.nat. Paulius Sakalas