GaN device and modeling with emphasis on trapping effect and thermal challenges for PA design (Invited)

This paper presents the recent development of GaN device technologies and modeling cum methodologies for design high efficient GaN power amplifier. Focus is on the trapping and thermal effects which are difficult in GaN large-signal modeling. The mechanism of trapping and thermal is analyzed and simulated. GaN power amplifier design using developed model is introduced.

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