A Subthreshold Conduction Model for Circuit Simulation of Submicron MOSFET

Philip C. Chan, Ralph Liu, Stephen K. Lau, Mario Pinto-Guedes

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Abstract

A circuit simulation model for subthreshold conduction of MOSFET is developed. This model employs a novel interpolation scheme to provide smooth transition from the subthreshold region to the above-threshold region. This interpolation scheme ensures that both channel current and its derivatives (or conductances) are smooth. Since an interpolation scheme is used, a simple, independent, and physically based model can be used for the subthreshold and the above-threshold region. The model is applied to subthreshold conduction for submicron MOSFET. It is also successfully installed in a circuit simulation program.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)574-581
Number of pages8
JournalIEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1987
Externally publishedYes

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