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Hybrid small-signal model parameter extraction for GaN HEMT-on-Si Substrates based on the SPF method

Authors: Peng Wei, Jiabin Deng, Wei Zhang, Jian Qin

Published in: Journal of Computational Electronics | Issue 3/2024

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This article proposes a parameter extraction method suitable for Si substrate based GaN HEMT small signal equivalent circuit models. The proposed method is based on a swarm intelligence optimization algorithm, which improves efficiency and accuracy by introducing a slope penalty factor (SPF) method for the objective function, rather than simply minimizing the error between simulation and measurement. By using PSO, WOA, and PNC-WOA for validation, we have demonstrated the advantages of the SPF method in extracting small signal parameters using swarm intelligence optimization algorithms. It is suitable for complex small-signal models that can describe the GaN HEMT-on-Si substrates, even if working up to 40 GHz.

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Title: Hybrid small-signal model parameter extraction for GaN HEMT-on-Si Substrates based on the SPF method
Authors: Peng Wei
Jiabin Deng
Wei Zhang
Jian Qin
Publication date: 09-05-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Computational Electronics / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 1569-8025
Electronic ISSN: 1572-8137
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10825-024-02168-3

Correction: On injection in intrinsic single‑carrier devices

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