Production Process
TQPHT
0.5 um pHEMT Foundry Service
Features
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D-Mode, -0.8 V Vp
InGaAs Active Layer pHEMT
Process
0.5 um Optical Lithography
Gates
Metal 2 - 4um
Metal 2
Metal 1
Dielectric
Metal 1
Dielectric
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Metal 1 - 2um
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17 V D-G Breakdown Voltage
High Density Interconnects:
Dielectric
NiCr
MIM Metal
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2 Global
1 Local
Metal 0
Nitride
Isolation Implant
Isolation Implant
N+
Pseudomorphic
Channel
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High-Q Passives
Thin Film Resistors
pHEMT
MIM Capacitor
NiCr Resistor
High Value Capacitors
Backside Vias Optional
Based on Production 0.25 µm
pHEMT and Passives Processes
TOM3 FET Models Available
Semi-Insulating GaAs Substrate
0.5 um pHEMT Device Cross-Section
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General Description
Applications
TriQuint’s 0.5 µm pHEMT process is based on our production
released 0.25 µm gate process. TQPHT substitutes lower cost
optical lithography in place of e-beam and adds TriQuint’s
unique thick metal scheme. This process is targeted for high
efficiency and linearity in power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers,
and linear, low loss and high isolation RF switch applications.
The TQPHT process offers a D-Mode pHEMT with a –0.8 V
pinch off. The three metal interconnecting layers are encapsu-
lated in a high performance dielectric that allows wiring flexibil-
ity, optimized die size and plastic packaging simplicity. Precision
NiCr resistors and high value MIM capacitors are included al-
lowing higher levels of integration, while maintaining smaller,
cost –effective die sizes.
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Highly Efficient and Linear
Power Amplifiers
Low Loss, High Isolation
Switches for Wireless Trans-
ceivers and Basestations
Higher Supply Voltage Applica-
tions
Integrated RF Front Ends–
LNA, SW, PA
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Fully Released
Production Process
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