In this work several layer structure HEMTs with different spacer width and
doping are compared. An HEMT analytical model is also used for the optimise
d device proposal. Wet and dry etching processing are applied for the gate
recessing. Auger electron spectroscopy in combination with I-V diode charac
terisation is used for the process evaluation. Finally, different recipes f
or InGaP/metal interface oxide removal are tested. HEMT structures with 150
nm gate length and 130 GHz maximum available gain frequency are subjected
to detailed DC analyses. Extracted parameters are correlated and analysed u
sing the new HEMT analytical model. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All righ
ts reserved.