GaN Trap Model Extraction based on MHz Load-line Measurements

The extraction of model parameters for GaN HEMTs is a challenging task that typically requires a comprehensive series of pulsed measurements to ensure that the resulting model is both accurate and convergence-stable. This study introduces, for the first time, an extraction procedure that utilizes I-V curves generated by MHz load-line measurements, effectively replacing the complex and time-intensive pulsed measurements. A drain-lag model extraction was based on load-line I-V curves and validated along with a pulsed-IV-based model through RF large-signal simulations, demonstrating excellent performance.