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The discussion revolves around the use of Silvaco TCAD tools for designing a PMOS transistor and related queries about specific commands and functionalities within the software. Participants seek assistance with code modifications, simulation commands, and extracting data from examples.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is attempting to design a PMOS transistor with a specific channel length and is seeking guidance on modifying Silvaco code due to a lack of reference material.
  • Another participant suggests that the changes depend on the specific Silvaco program being used, mentioning the need to adjust the mesh and doping commands to align with the new device measurements.
  • A different participant inquires about the solar simulation command "beam" and whether a specific spectrum file corresponds to AM 1.5 1 sun, indicating uncertainty about the file's validity.
  • One reply provides a general explanation of how the beam command is defined, including the need for user-defined parameters in both 3D and 2D models, while also suggesting consulting the user manual for further information.
  • A later reply confirms that the participant found the spectrum file to be generic and that they obtained a specific solar spectrum from ASTM, also mentioning successful adjustments to their model.
  • Another participant asks for help in extracting wavelength data from a specific Silvaco OLED example, indicating challenges with existing code.

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Participants express varying levels of expertise and understanding regarding Silvaco tools, with some providing specific advice while others remain uncertain about certain aspects. No consensus is reached on the best approach for all queries presented.

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The discussion includes references to specific commands and files within Silvaco software, highlighting potential limitations in understanding and application due to varying levels of familiarity with the tools.

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Users of Silvaco TCAD tools, particularly those working on semiconductor device design, solar simulations, and OLED examples, may find the insights shared in this discussion relevant.

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Hi all,

I am doing a project that needs me to design a PMOS transistor with a channel length of 65 nanometers using Silvaco TCAD tools. As you may know, there are examples provided in the software that I am using to customize in order to get the required channel length. So, I have to modify the silvaco Code to get what I want. But the problem is there is no much reference material and it is like shooting in the dark. Could anyone help me and let me know which specific part of the code do I need to change? Please help and I will be forever grateful.
 
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It depends which Silvaco programme you are using. If you are using ATLAS the device should be defined geometrically in x,y, and z. You have to change the mesh to agree with the new device measurements, it should line up with each edge in the device and also anywhere where the doping might change. If you are only changing the length of the gate ( say in the x direction) the mesh will only have to be changed in that direction.
Dont forget to change any doping command to conform to the new size along with any probe statements.

Also the definition of the gate, usually under the electrode command will have to be changed to the new measurements.

Good luck.
 
sorry to sidetrack here, any expert in Silvaco Atlas here?
I got some question on solar simulation command called beam, it currently read a filed called solarex01.spec but I'm not sure if this is the spectrum for AM 1.5 1 sun, is anyone can verify here? thanks
 
I'm not sure about the question, and I am no expert, but perhaps this will help.

The beam command is usually defined by the user in wavelength, orientation and origin. Assuming a 3d model the origin must be defined in x,y, and z axis, along with two angle statements (phi and theta) which describe the direction of propagation.
If you are using a 2d model, obviously you onlt need x and y statements and one angle.

For more information you could refer to the atlas users manual which can be found on the silvaco website as a pdf and just use the search function to search that document, alternatively call their customer support helpline...
 
andy2c said:
I'm not sure about the question, and I am no expert, but perhaps this will help.

The beam command is usually defined by the user in wavelength, orientation and origin. Assuming a 3d model the origin must be defined in x,y, and z axis, along with two angle statements (phi and theta) which describe the direction of propagation.
If you are using a 2d model, obviously you onlt need x and y statements and one angle.

For more information you could refer to the atlas users manual which can be found on the silvaco website as a pdf and just use the search function to search that document, alternatively call their customer support helpline...

hi andy2c, thanks for your reply, i have managed to get it work, the solarex01.spec is a generic file supplied by silvaco, i need to get specific solar spectrum from ASTM to get it done, which I already did. as for the x and y i did read through the manual and manage to get it done. thanks again. yes, mine is just 2d model. not to worry about the z axis.
cheers
Jayko
 
Anyone knows how to extract wavelength in Silvaco OLED example organicex01.in. I had tried a lot with the codes from LED optoelectronic's etc but nothing works.
 

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