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Quantum dots (QDs) can be used as conductive islands to build-up single-electron transistors (SETs). The characteristics of the QDs define the functional performance of the SETs. In consequence, analyzing the… Click to show full abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) can be used as conductive islands to build-up single-electron transistors (SETs). The characteristics of the QDs define the functional performance of the SETs. In consequence, analyzing the influence of the variations of QD dimensions on the performance of hybrid SET-FET circuits is of high relevance. We employ a self-developed SET compact model which is calibrated to 3-D quantum-mechanics-based simulations in order to obtain realistic model parameters. A method to improve the circuit behavior, i.e., to increase the output current, is proposed. It is concluded that the variation of the QD size presents the largest influence on the overall circuit behavior.
Journal Title: IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
Year Published: 2019
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