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In this paper we describe a new analytic model for both the current-voltage and capacitance-voltage characteristics of amorphous-silicon thin-film transistors. This analytic model has been incorporated into a circuit simulation program (SPICE) to provide an accurate comprehensive three terminal model for amorphous-silicon thin-film transistors. We present results showing good agreement between circuit simulations based on this new device model and experimental data. The development of amorphous silicon SPICE simulation tools increases the design accuracy of advanced analog and digital circuits.
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Hack, M., Shaw, J.G. & Shur, M. Development of Spice Models for Amorphous Silicon Thin-Film Transistors. MRS Online Proceedings Library 149, 233–238 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-149-233
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