Markov model for threshold-voltage shift in amorphous silicon TFTs for variable gate bias

Abstract

Amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) thin-film transistors (TFTs) are widely used in active matrix displays and sensors, in which their operation is typically analog in nature. However, the TFT experiences a V/sub T/ shift with time under gate bias, and the need for a model of the V/sub T/ shift with variable gate bias is imperative for robust circuit design. A model for the V/sub T/ shift under constant and variable gate bias has been presented and agrees with measurement results. The developed model can be easily represented by circuit elements and incorporated into a circuit simulator. As a proof of concept, we use the model to predict the transients of a weighted voltage subtractor circuit.