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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • High-power transistors present measurement challenges due to high power and low impedance.
  • Traditional radio frequency (RF) probes are inadequate for high-power transistor characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel methods and devices for precise measurement of high-power transistors.
  • To enable accurate characterization in both DC and pulsed modes.

Main Methods:

  • Designed high-voltage and high-current fixtures to replace RF probes.
  • Utilized back-to-back wideband 90° hybrid couplers to mitigate bias tee effects in pulsed measurements.
  • Implemented a stable S-parameter measurement system with a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) to prevent self-oscillation.

Main Results:

  • Achieved accurate I-V characteristic and S-parameter measurements for high-power transistors.
  • Validated the novel measurement system with a 30 W gallium nitride high-electron-mobility transistor.
  • Demonstrated the system's capability for both DC and pulsed mode measurements.

Conclusions:

  • The developed methods and devices provide a robust solution for high-power transistor measurement.
  • The system ensures device and equipment safety while delivering accurate characterization data.
  • This advancement facilitates the modeling and design of next-generation high-power electronic devices.