A model of partially-depleted SOI MOSFETs in the subthreshold range

Abstract

A steady-state model of partially-depleted (PD) SOI MOSFETs I-V characteristics in subthreshold range is presented. Phenomena, which must be accounted for in current continuity equation, which is a key equation of the PD SOI MOSFETs model are summarized. A model of diffusion-based conduction in a weakly-inverted channel is described. This model takes into account channel length modulation, drift of carriers in the "pinch-off" region and avalanche multiplication triggered by these carriers. Characteristics of the presented model are shown and briefly discussed