This book takes you from the basic operating principles of the microwave MESFET and HEMT to the application of device models in modern CAD programs. In addition to explaining device operation and modeling, the book provides detailed specific algorithms which can be used to efficiently determine the parameters needed to utilize the available device models. Included are detailed comparisons of most popular small signal, large signal and noise models for MESFET and HEMTs.
Basic Operation. Materials Properties. Contact Properties. MESFET Description. Second Order Effects. HEMT Description. Device Models. Small Signal Models. Noise Modeling. Large Signal Models. Characterization. Parameter Extraction. DC Data Extraction. Equivalent Circuit & Gate Width Scaling. Large Signal Extraction. Noise Model Extraction. Applications & Limitations. Small Signal/High Frequency Applications. Low Noise Applications. Power Applications. MESFET Limitations. HEMT Limitations.