Influence of electrode parameters on the performance of optically controlled MESFETs

  • M. A. Alsunaidi*
  • , M. A. Al-Absi
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The effects of electrode spacing on the optical response of illuminated MESFETs are analyzed. The analysis targets various optical performance factors including terminal photocurrent peak value, peak-time and discharge time. Whereas photocurrent peak value increases nonlinearly with electrode spacing, it was found that increasing the electrode spacing has a profound effect on the ability of the device to flush-out the optically generated carriers and hence more output delays are generated. A figure-of-merit has been defined to quantify the overall spacing effects. The simulation results show that optimum electrode spacing can be achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)711-715
Number of pages5
JournalOptics and Laser Technology
Volume40
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2008

Keywords

  • FDTD
  • Illumination effects
  • Optoelectronics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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