Large-signal modeling of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs based on DC IV and S-parameter measurements

In this paper, a large-signal model for GaN HEMT transistors for designing RF power amplifiers is presented. This model is relatively easy to construct and implement in CAD software since it requires only DC and S-parameter measurements. The modeling procedure is applied to a 4-W packaged GaN-on-Si HEMT and the developed model is validated by comparing its large-signal simulation to measured data under different classes of operation.