The influence of contact area widths on the RTD I-V characteristics

The influence of the widths of the RTD contact areas on its I-V characteristics has been investigated. This paper demonstrates the variations in the area widths significantly influence the RTD characteristics. Calculations have been performed using a combined model and its modifications based on the self-consistent solution to the Schrodinger and Poisson equations. This model has been integrated into the NS-RTS-NANODEV numerical simulation software suite.