Microwave power InAlAs/InGaAs double heterojunction bipolar transistors with 1.5 V-low voltage operation

Abstract

We report the first demonstration of microwave power performance at an extremely low operation voltage (1.5 V) using InAlAs/InGaAs double-heterojunction bipolar transistors (DHBTs). Fabricated InAlAs/InGaAs DHBTs have a step graded collector structure which suppresses the collector-emitter offset voltage V/sub CE,offset/ of I-V characteristics, enabling us to use power devices at a low operation voltage.