This discussion focuses on simulating a semiconductor substrate with a metal coating using COMSOL Multiphysics. The primary concern is the calculation of DC properties and the implications of the Schottky barrier in the metal-semiconductor interface. Users must consider the thickness of the metal film, as this affects mesh size during simulation. The complexity of the model increases if the semiconductor substrate cannot be approximated as an insulator, particularly when calculating I-V characteristics of the semiconductor/metal heterojunction.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for electrical engineers, materials scientists, and researchers involved in semiconductor device simulation and design, particularly those using COMSOL for modeling metal-semiconductor interactions.