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Gate Recessed AlGaN/GaN Based Normally-Off HEMTs for High Frequency OperationMaroldt et al., 2008
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- Maroldt S
- Haupt C
- Pletschen W
- Müller S
- Quay R
- Ambacher O
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- Proc. Int. Conf. Solid State Devices Mater
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AlGaN/GaN heterostructure based high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) offer excellent electronic properties for next generation solid state microwave power amplifiers. Equally important as remarkable device properties a verified reliability is required. In recent years …
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