Double-channel AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistor with back barriers

Abstract

We have developed a double-channel high electron mobility transistor with back barriers for carrier confinement. We have observed that the double-channel devices may suffer from the lack of gate control particularly for the lower channel. However, the problem can be contained by using a suitable back barrier for the lower channel. The double-channel back-barrier devices show good current gain and power gain cutoff frequencies. These devices can be operated with excellent gain linearity up to a larger value for input power and frequency. © 1980-2012 IEEE.