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In GaN/InAlN/GaN HEMTs, n+-doped GaN caps increase 2-DEG sheet carrier density, but elevated temperatures and self-heating effects significantly degrade drain current, leading to negative differential resistance at high drain voltages. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to understand how GaN cap layer thickness and heavy n-type doping influence the thermal performance of GaN/InAlN/GaN HEMTs.

June 14, 2026Semiconductors

Temperature-Dependent DC Characteristics of GaN/InAlN/GaN HEMTs: GaN Cap Layer Thickness and Doping Effects

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ABAissa Bellakhdar FBFathi Bendelala ACAli Cheknane

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Randomized trial investigates GaN cap layer thickness and doping effects on drain current in HEMTs, highlighting thermal implications.

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This study aims to understand how GaN cap layer thickness and heavy n-type doping influence the thermal performance of GaN/InAlN/GaN HEMTs.
Evaluated the effects of GaN cap layer thickness and n+-doping on 2D electron gas density and drain current.
Conducted simulations considering spontaneous and piezoelectric polarization effects at relevant interfaces.
Measured drain current variations as temperature increased from 300 K to 425 K.
At 300 K, the drain current Ids was approximately 728 mA, which decreased to 663 mA at 425 K.
Heavy n-type doping in GaN caps increased 2-DEG density but reduced drain current under thermal stress.
Thermal effects caused regions of negative differential resistance at high drain voltages, particularly in the GaN/InAlN/GaN structure.

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Bellakhdar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4524b1cc60ccdea8a5e0 https://doi.org/10.1134/s1063782625604261

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June 14, 2026Semiconductors

Temperature-Dependent DC Characteristics of GaN/InAlN/GaN HEMTs: GaN Cap Layer Thickness and Doping Effects

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Authors

ABAissa Bellakhdar FBFathi Bendelala ACAli Cheknane

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Randomized trial investigates GaN cap layer thickness and doping effects on drain current in HEMTs, highlighting thermal implications.

Key Points

This study aims to understand how GaN cap layer thickness and heavy n-type doping influence the thermal performance of GaN/InAlN/GaN HEMTs.
Evaluated the effects of GaN cap layer thickness and n+-doping on 2D electron gas density and drain current.
Conducted simulations considering spontaneous and piezoelectric polarization effects at relevant interfaces.
Measured drain current variations as temperature increased from 300 K to 425 K.
At 300 K, the drain current Ids was approximately 728 mA, which decreased to 663 mA at 425 K.
Heavy n-type doping in GaN caps increased 2-DEG density but reduced drain current under thermal stress.
Thermal effects caused regions of negative differential resistance at high drain voltages, particularly in the GaN/InAlN/GaN structure.

Cite This Study

Bellakhdar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4524b1cc60ccdea8a5e0 https://doi.org/10.1134/s1063782625604261

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