Abstract
We have investigated the impact of quantum-mechanical space-quantization effects on the operation of a narrow-width SOI device structure. The presence of a two-dimensional carrier confinement results not only in a significant increase in the threshold voltage but also in its pronounced channel width dependence. In this work, we have used classical 3D Monte Carlo particle-based simulations. Quantum-mechanical space-quantization effects have been accounted for via an effective potential scheme. In a second effort, we have studied the fluctuations in the device characteristics introduced by discreteness of charge in the channel region of the device.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | S131-S133 |
Journal | Semiconductor Science and Technology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4 SPEC. ISS. |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry