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Optimization of gate geometry towards high-sensitivity AlGaN/GaN pH sensor.

Hanyuan Zhang¹, Jiawei Tu², Shu Yang¹

¹Power Electronic Device Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.

|August 28, 2019

Summary

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Optimizing the gate geometry of open-gated aluminum gallium nitride/gallium nitride (AlGaN/GaN) high-electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) sensors is crucial for enhancing pH sensitivity. An optimal aspect ratio (W/L) was identified, leading to a record sensitivity of 157 μA/pH.

Keywords:

AlGaN/GaN Current sensitivity Gate geometry Sensitive membrane Two-dimensional electron gas

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Sensor Technology

Background:

Open-gated AlGaN/GaN HEMTs offer inherent high current sensitivity for pH sensing.
Performance limitations in packaged AlGaN/GaN sensors stem from a lack of device design optimization.
Series resistance (R_S) significantly impacts the sensitivity of packaged sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the influence of gate geometry on the sensitivity of AlGaN/GaN-based sensors.
To determine the optimal gate aspect ratio (W/L) for maximizing current sensitivity.
To establish guidelines for optimizing packaged AlGaN/GaN pH sensor performance.

Main Methods:

Theoretical analysis of gate geometry effects on device sensitivity.
Experimental investigation of AlGaN/GaN sensor performance.
Comparison with silicon-based ISFETs and analysis of gate membrane impact.

Main Results:

Current sensitivity is dependent on the gate aspect ratio (W/L) and series resistance (R_S).
An optimal W/L exists, approximately W/L = ρ_2DEG/R_S, balancing channel and series resistance.
An optimized AlGaN/GaN sensor achieved a record current sensitivity of 157 μA/pH.

Conclusions:

Gate geometry optimization is critical for enhancing the sensitivity of packaged AlGaN/GaN pH sensors.
The identified optimal W/L provides a pathway to significantly improve sensor performance.
The optimized AlGaN/GaN sensor demonstrates superior sensitivity compared to existing literature values.