The role of transport in very small devices for VLSI

D. K. Ferry; H. L. Grubin

doi:10.1016/S0026-2692(81)80465-X

The role of transport in very small devices for VLSI

D. K. Ferry, H. L. Grubin

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Abstract

As VLSI systems become more dense, individual device size is dramatically reduced in the quest for lower power-delay products and faster logic. The role of velocity overshoot becomes important, not only for reducing the transit-time contribution to logic delay, but more importantly for the role it plays in increasing the effective saturation velocity. These considerations reinforce the view that other semiconductors may be more suitable than Si for VLSI.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	5-9
Number of pages	5
Journal	Microelectronics Journal
Volume	12
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0026-2692(81)80465-X
State	Published - 1981
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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