Multiscale-multiphysics modeling of nonclassical semiconductor devices

Shaikh S. Ahmed, Mohammad Z. Rashid, Saad M. Ai-Qahtani, Abdulmuin M. Abdullah, Rezaul Karim Nishat, Khadija A. Khair, Ye Wu, Mayada M. Taher, Sameer Ai-Sibiani, Abdussamad A. Muntahi

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Abstract

This work describes our on-going efforts to develop a multiscale Quantum Atomistic Device Simulator (QuADS 3-D) where: a) material parameters are obtained atomistically using first-principles, b) structural relaxation and phonon dispersions are studied via molecular mechanics/dynamics, c) a variety of tight-binding models (s, Sp3S, sp3d5s) are used for the calculation of electronic band structure and interband transition rates, and d) coupled charge-phonon transport is simulated using a combined Monte Carlo-NEGF framework. The atom-by-atom simulation capability in QuADS 3-D exposes new degrees-of-freedom at nanoscale (such as engineering the stress, hybrid crystal cuts, composition, surface polarization, and electrostatics) and creates transformative design routes for boosting performance and reliability of novel nanoelectronic devices. Application of QuADS 3- D is demonstrated by four examples: 1) quantum and coulomb effects in nanoscale FETs; 2) correlation of structural modifications and reliability in AIGaN HEMTs; 3) effects of contact resistances in nanostructured thermoelectric coolers; and 4) efficiency droop in nanostructured III-N LEDs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 9th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages20-25
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509029631
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Feb 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE 2016 - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 20 Dec 201622 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of 9th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE 2016

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE 2016
Country/TerritoryBangladesh
CityDhaka
Period20/12/1622/12/16

Keywords

  • Coupled transport
  • Monte carlo
  • Multiscale modeling
  • Nanoscale devices
  • Quads 3-D
  • Tight-binding

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