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[mos-ak] C4P MOS-AK/GSA ESSDERC/ESSCIRC Workshop in Seville on Sept. 17, 2010

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C4P MOS-AK/GSA ESSDERC/ESSCIRC Workshop:  http://www.mos-ak.org/seville/
"Frontiers of the Compact Modeling for Advanced Analog/RF Applications"

The MOS-AK/GSA Workshop in Seville will be organized as an integral
part of the ESSDERC/ESSCIRC Conference. The MOS-AK/GSA Workshop is
HiTech forum to discuss the frontiers of the electron devices modeling
with emphasis on simulation-aware models. Original papers presenting
new developments and advances in the compact/spice modeling and its
Verilog-A standardization are solicited. Suggested topics include (but
are not limited to):
   * Compact Modeling (CM) of the electron devices
   * Verilog-A language for CM standardization
   * New CM techniques and extraction software
   * CM of passive, active, sensors and actuators
   * Emerging Devices, CMOS and SOI-based memory cells
   * Microwave, RF device modeling, high voltage device modeling
   * Nanoscale CMOS devices and circuits
   * Technology R&D, DFY, DFT and IC Designs
   * Foundry/Fabless Interface Strategies

On-line abstract submission is open with the deadline on July 15, 2010.

Further details and updates: http://www.mos-ak.org/seville/

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* Wroclaw: June 24-26 www.mixdes.org/Special_sessions.htm
* Tarragona: June.31-July.1  http://www.compactmodelling.eu/tc_programme.php
* Seville: Sept. 17  http://www.mos-ak.org/seville/
* California: Dec'2010 http://www.mos-ak.org/
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IEEE papers in May 2010

Why the Universal Mobility Is Not

Cristoloveanu, S.  Rodriguez, N.  Gamiz, F. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/TED.2010.2046109

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Examples taken from ultrathin silicon-on-insulator (SOI) transistors tend to contradict the universality of mobility-field dependence. We revisit the meaning of the effective field concept and its implications on the universal mobility curve (UMC). Poisson–Schroedinger simulations point out the inappropriateness of the standard definitions of effective field when dealing with SOI or double-gate devices. Different carrier distributions can lead to the same value of the effective fie... Read More »

Compact and Distributed Modeling of Cryogenic Bulk MOSFET Operation

Akturk, A.  Holloway, M.  Potbhare, S.  Gundlach, D.  Li, B.  Goldsman, N.  Peckerar, M.  Cheung, K. P. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/TED.2010.2046458

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We have developed compact and physics-based distributed numerical models for cryogenic bulk MOSFET operation down to 20 K to advance simulation and first-pass design of device and circuit operation at low temperatures. To achieve this, we measured and simulated temperature-dependent current–voltage characteristics of 0.16- and 0.18-$muhbox{m}$ bulk MOSFETs. Our measurements indicate that these MOSFETs supply approxim... Read More »

Compact Modeling of Experimental n- and p-Channel FinFETs

Song, J.  Yuan, Y.  Yu, B.  Xiong, W.  Taur, Y. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/TED.2010.2047067

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The analytic potential model for symmetric double-gate MOSFETs is verified and calibrated with experimental n- and p-channel FinFET data over a wide range of gate lengths and bias regions. Quantum mechanical effects are incorporated in the model to reproduce the measured $C$– $V$ characteristics. The long-channel mobility consists of both a phonon scat... Read More »

Compact Modeling of a Magnetic Tunnel Junction—Part I: Dynamic Magnetization Model

Kammerer, J.-B.  Madec, M.  Hébrard, L. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/TED.2010.2047070

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The potential application range of spintronic devices is wide. However, few works were carried out in the field of compact modeling of such devices. The lack of compact models dramatically increases the design complexity of circuits using spintronic devices. In this paper, focus is made on magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs). It is presented in a set of two papers: the first part deals with the magnetic aspects of the MTJ, whereas the second one covers the electrical aspects. In this part, a... Read More »

Compact Modeling of a Magnetic Tunnel Junction—Part II: Tunneling Current Model

Madec, M.  Kammerer, J.-B.  Hébrard, L. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/TED.2010.2047071

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The potential application range of spintronic devices is wide. However, a few works were carried out in the field of compact modeling of such devices. The lack of compact models dramatically increases the design complexity of circuits using spintronic devices. In this paper, focus is made on magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs). It is presented in a set of two papers: The first part deals with the magnetic aspects of the MTJ, whereas the second one covers the electrical aspects. In this part,... Read More »

Compact Modeling of LDMOS Transistors for Extreme Environment Analog Circuit Design

Kashyap, A. S.  Mantooth, H. A.  Vo, T. A.  Mojarradi, M. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/TED.2010.2046073

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The cryogenic characterization (93 K/$- hbox{180} ^{circ}hbox{C}$ to 300 K/27 $^{circ}hbox{C}$) and compact modeling of a high-voltage (HV) laterally diffused MOS (LDMOS) transistor that exhibits carrier freeze-out are presented in this paper. Unlike low-voltage MOS devices, it was observed that HVMOS structures experience freeze-out effects at much higher t... Read More »

Variability Analysis of TiN Metal-Gate FinFETs

Endo, K.  O'uchi, S.  Ishikawa, Y.  Liu, Y.  Matsukawa, T.  Sakamoto, K.  Tsukada, J.  Yamauchi, H.  Masahara, M. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/LED.2010.2047091

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Variability of TiN FinFET performance is comprehensively studied. It is found that the variation of the $V_{rm th}$ in the FinFET occurs and the standard deviations of the $V_{rm th}$ of nMOS and pMOS FinFETs are almost the same. From the analytical results, it is found that the $V_{rm th}$ var... Read More »

Transistor mismatch in 32 nm high-k metal-gate process

 

Extraction Technique of Trap Densities in Thin Films and at Insulator Interfaces of Thin-Film Transistors

Kimura, M. 
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/LED.2010.2045221

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We have developed an extraction technique of trap densities in thin films and at insulator interfaces of thin-film transistors (TFTs). These trap densities can be extracted and separated from capacitance–voltage and current–voltage characteristics by numerically calculating $Q = CV$ , Poisson equation, carrier density equations, and Gauss' law. The outstanding advantages are intuitive understandability and a s... Read More »