High speed InGaAs HBT devices and circuits

Abstract

An overview of the InGaAs heterostructure bipolar transistor (HBT) technology for applications in high speed electronics is presented. Properties of both Al/sub 0.48/In/sub 0.52/As-In/sub 0.53/Ga/sub 0.47/As and InP-In/sub 0.53/Ga/sub 0.47/As heterostructure systems, important for integrated circuit applications are discussed. Examples of high speed and low power integrated circuits that are relevant for lightwave communication technology are described.<>