InAlN/AlN/GaN HEMTs With Regrown Ohmic Contacts and fT of 370 GHz
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We report 30-nm-gate-length InAlN/AlN/GaN/SiC high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) with a record current gain cutoff frequency (fT ) of 370 GHz. The HEMT without back barrier exhibits an extrinsic transconductance (gm.ext) of 650 mS/mm and an on/off current ratio of 10 owing to the incorporation of dielectric-free passivation and regrown ohmic contacts with a contact resistance of 0.16 Ω · mm. Delay analysis suggests that the high fT is a result of low gate–drain parasitics associated with the rectangular gate. Although it appears possible to reach 500-GHz fT by further reducing the gate length, it is imperative to investigate alternative structures that offer higher mobility/velocity while keeping the best possible electrostatic control in ultrascaled geometry.
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