Compact Modeling of SiGe HBTs for design of cryogenic control and readout circuits for quantum computing

  • Hanbin Ying*
  • , Sunil G. Rao
  • , Jeffrey W. Teng
  • , Milad Frounchi
  • , Markus Muller
  • , Xiaodi Jin
  • , Michael Schruter
  • , John D. Cressler
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A HICUM/L0 compact model is extracted for advanced SiGe HBTs operating at 12 K, targeting potential use for control and readout applications in quantum computing. Due to the presence of transistor non-idealities, extraction procedures are modified from room temperature approaches. The resultant compact model shows good accuracy in both small-signal and large-signal prediction when compared to 12 K measurements for a wideband cryogenic low noise amplifier. Important factors for model accuracy are investigated through sensitivity analysis. This is the first demonstration of a DC, small-signal, and large-signal compact model for SiGe HBTs operating at deep cryogenic temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE BiCMOS and Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuits and Technology Symposium, BCICTS 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728197494
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Nov 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2020 IEEE BiCMOS and Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuits and Technology Symposium, BCICTS 2020 - Monterey, United States
Duration: 16 Nov 202019 Nov 2020

Publication series

Name2020 IEEE BiCMOS and Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuits and Technology Symposium, BCICTS 2020

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE BiCMOS and Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuits and Technology Symposium, BCICTS 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey
Period16/11/2019/11/20

Keywords

  • compact model
  • cryogenic electronics
  • HICUM
  • quantum computing
  • Semiconductor device modeling
  • SiGe HBT

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