V. Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors
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AlGaAs/GaAs heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) are used for digital and analog microwave applications with frequencies as high as Ku band. HBTs can provide faster switching speeds than silicon bipolar transistors mainly because of reduced base resistance and collector-to-substrate capacitance. HBT processing requires less demanding lithography than GaAs FETs, therefore, HBTs can cost less to fabricate and can provide improved lithographic yield. This technology can also provide higher breakdown voltages and easier broad-band impedance matching than GaAs FETs.
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