Spontaneous and piezoelectric polarization effects on the output characteristics of AlGaN/GaN heterojunction modulation doped FETs

We report on the calculation of electrical characteristics of AlGaN/GaN heterojunction field effect transistors (HFETs). The model is based on the self-consistent solution of the Schrodinger and Poisson equations coupled to a quasi-2D model for the current flow. Both single and double heterojunction devices are analyzed for [0001] or [000-1] growth directions. The onset of a parasitic p-channel for particular growth directions and alloy concentrations is also shown.

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