Advanced physics-based modeling of TFETs

A comprehensive geometric and material perspective

Journal Article (2026)
Author(s)

M. Villegas (Universidad San Francisco de Quito)

P. Prócel (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)

S. Guitarra (Universidad San Francisco de Quito)

L. M. Prócel (Universidad San Francisco de Quito)

L. Trojman (ISEP)

Research Group
Photovoltaic Materials and Devices
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sse.2026.109389 Final published version
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Publication Year
2026
Language
English
Research Group
Photovoltaic Materials and Devices
Journal title
Solid-State Electronics
Volume number
237
Article number
109389
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Abstract

This work presents a material-centric, physics-based model that predicts the electrical behavior of Tunnel Field-Effect Transistors (TFETs) by incorporating both band-to-band tunneling (BTBT) and trap-assisted tunneling (TAT) mechanisms. The model accounts for key material-dependent parameters, such as variations in effective mass and trap density, enabling a comprehensive analysis of TFET performance. Validation against experimental data from both conventional silicon high-k metal gate and III–V polar TFETs demonstrates the model's predictive accuracy. This approach provides valuable insights into performance trade-offs, serving as a robust tool for the design, optimization, and material selection of next-generation TFET technologies.

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