Abstract
The spatial distribution of the electric field and current density in Photoconductive Semiconductor Switches (PCSSs) were obtained by using 2-D transient modeling, as well as the time dependence of the maximum field and the current through the devices. The main characteristics obtained agree with the experimental observations. The devices operate in linear mode by applying a low bias voltage, while nonlinear characteristics will occur if the bias voltage is higher than the given value. The relation between operational modes and bias voltage was demonstrated. The causes and physical properties of the existence of different modes under different bias voltages were described.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1165-1170 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Pan Tao Ti Hsueh Pao/Chinese Journal of Semiconductors |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bias voltage
- Dependence
- Nonlinear characteristics
- Operational mode
- Photoconductive semiconductor switches (PCSSs)