Transistors and tunnel diodes for analog/mixed-signal circuits and embedded memory

Abstract

An integrated tunnel diode/transistor process can be used to increase the speed of signal processing circuitry or reduce power at the same speed; in memory applications, tunnel diodes can be used to reduce static power dissipation (>20X in Si, >1000X in III-V materials) relative to conventional approaches. This paper summarizes recent progress in InP and Si-based tunnel diodes and circuits.