Heterojunction double-barrier diodes for logic applications
- 4 May 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 50 (18), 1246-1248
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.97923
Abstract
The use of heterojunction double‐barrier diodes in logic circuits is examined. Switching time limitations are estimated based on circuit considerations and device architecture. Dispersion effects involving quantum mechanical resonant tunneling time delay are also included. These theoretical considerations indicate that picosecond or subpicosecond switching times might be achievable with appropriately designed AlxGa1−xAs/GaAs devices.Keywords
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