Oct 25, 2016

Transistor Sizing for Bias-Stress Instability Compensation in Inkjet-Printed Organic C-Inverters https://t.co/91uJURy3KA #papers


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[ESSDERC Paper] Compact model for variability of low frequency noise due to number fluctuation effect

Compact model for variability of low frequency noise due to number fluctuation effect
N. Mavredakis and M. Bucher
2016 46th European Solid-State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC)
Lausanne, Switzerland, 2016, pp. 464-467

Abstract: Variability of low frequency noise (LFN) in MOSFETs is both geometry- and bias-dependent. RTS noise prevails in smaller devices where noise deviation is mostly area-dominated. As device dimensions increase, operating conditions determine noise variability maximizing it in weak inversion and increasing it with drain voltage. This dependence is shown to be directly related with fundamental carrier number fluctuation effect. A new bias- and area-dependent, physics-based, compact model for 1/f noise variability is proposed. The model exploits the log-normal behavior of LFN. The model is shown to give consistent results for average noise, variance, and standard deviation, covering bias-dependence and scaling over a large range of geometry.

Keywords: compact models, Low-frequency noise, MOSFET, Reactive power, Semiconductor device modeling, Shape, Standards, MOSFET, low frequency noise, noise variability

URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7599686&isnumber=7598672

Oct 24, 2016

[SSE Paper] Elimination of the channel current effect on the characterization of MOSFET threshold voltage using junction capacitance measurements

Elimination of the channel current effect on the characterization of MOSFET threshold voltage using junction capacitance measurements 

Daniel Tomaszewskia, Grzegorz Głuszkoa, Lidia Łukasiakb,
Krzysztof Kucharskia, Jolanta Malesinskab
aDivision of Silicon Microsystem and Nanostructure Technology, Instytut Technologii Elektronowej (ITE), ul. Okulickiego 5E, 05-500 Piaseczno, Poland 
bInstitute of Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Koszykowa 75, 00-662 Warsaw, Poland

Abstract: An alternative method for an extraction of the MOSFET threshold voltage has been proposed. It is based on an analysis of the MOSFET source-bulk junction capacitance behavior as a function of the gate-source voltage. The effect of the channel current on the threshold voltage extraction is fully eliminated. For the threshold voltage and junction capacitance model parameters non-iterative methods have been used. The proposed method has been demonstrated using a series of MOS transistors manufactured using a standard CMOS technology.

Keywords: MOSFET CMOS Threshold voltage Junction capacitance Parameter extraction

Cite: Tomaszewski D et al. Elimination of the channel current effect on the characterization of MOSFET threshold voltage using junction capacitance measurements. Solid State Electron (2016), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sse.2016.10.006

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Multi-Project Wafer Minimum Tile Sharing Opportunities for TSMC Technologies
Tapeout
Month
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Area
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Due
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Date
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Oct 21, 2016

#Compact #Modeling of Surface Potential, Charge, and Current in Nanoscale Transistors Under Quasi-Ballistic Regime https://t.co/BsnCEEdo8a


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Oct 20, 2016

Free Semiconductor Books on SemiWiki

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Oct 19, 2016

[mos-ak] [2nd Announcement and Call for Papers] 9th International MOS-AK Workshop Berkeley DEC.7, 2016

 9th International MOS-AK Workshop  
  Berkeley December 7, 2016 
    2nd Announcement and Call for Papers   

Together with the MOS-AK workshop host, Prof. Jaijeet Roychowdhury, UCB and International MOS-AK Board of R&D Advisers: Larry Nagel, Omega Enterprises Consulting (USA), Andrei Vladimirescu, UCB (USA); ISEP (FR) as well as all the Extended MOS-AK TPC Committee, we have pleasure to invite to the 9th International MOS-AK Workshop which will be held at EECS Department, University of California, Berkeley on December, 7, 2016. Planned MOS-AK workshop is organized with aims to strengthen a network and discussion forum among experts in the field, enhance open platform for information exchange related to compact/SPICE modeling and Verilog-A standardization, bring people in the compact modeling field together, as well as obtain feedback from technology developers, circuit designers, and CAD/EDA tool developers and vendors.

Important Dates:
  • Preannouncement - Sept 2016
  • Call for Papers - Oct. 2016
  • Final Workshop Program - Nov. 2016
  • MOS-AK Workshop - Dec. 7 2016
Venue:
EECS Department
University of California, Berkeley

Topics to be covered include the following among other related to the compact/SPICE modeling :
  • Compact Modeling (CM) of the electron devices
  • Advances in semiconductor technologies and processing
  • Verilog-A language for CM standardization
  • New CM techniques and extraction software
  • Open Source TCAD/EDA modeling and simulation
  • CM of passive, active, sensors and actuators
  • Emerging Devices, TFT, 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 reliability/ageing IC Designs
  • Foundry/Fabless Interface Strategies
Online MOS-AK Abstract Submission:
Prospective authors should submit online 
(any related inquiries can be sent to abstracts@mos-ak.org)

Online Workshop Registration:
http://www.mos-ak.org/berkeley_2016/registration.php
(any related inquiries can be sent to register@mos-ak.org)

Postworkshop Publications:
Selected best MOS-AK technical presentation will be recommended for further publication in a special issue of the International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems

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