A 400GHz fMAX fully self-aligned SiGe:C HBT architecture

An improved fully self-aligned SiGe:C HBT architecture featuring a single-step epitaxial collector-base process is described. An fMAX value of 400GHz is reached by structural as well as intrinsic advancements made to the HBT device.

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