Electrical characteristics of metal-semiconductor junctions
- 1 November 1980
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
- Vol. 28 (11) , 1169-1173
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tmtt.1980.9577040
Abstract
The current-voltage characteristic of metal-semiconductor junctions is described by a simple equation which is the product of an exponential and a hyperbolic sine function if one includes the effect of tunneling. In the case of equal current flow via tunneling and via thermionic emission the conductance becomes a hyperbolic cosine function of the applied voltage. Devices displaying such characteristics appear attractive for use in harmonic frequency converters.Keywords
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