An avalanche multiplication model for bipolar transistors

Abstract A physics-based model that describes the multiplication factor and the generation current of bipolar transistors is presented. No extra fitting or model parameters are needed in the model. Comparison on the present model, the model employed in SPICE, and measurement data are included.

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