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David V. Kerns

2012

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Analyses Of Electroluminescence Spectra Of Silicon Junctions In Avalanche Breakdown Using An Indirect Interband Recombination Model, David Kerns, Sherra Kerns, M Lahbabi, A Ahaitouf, E Abarkan, M Fliyou, A Hoffmann, J Charles, Bharat Bhuva Apr 2012

Analyses Of Electroluminescence Spectra Of Silicon Junctions In Avalanche Breakdown Using An Indirect Interband Recombination Model, David Kerns, Sherra Kerns, M Lahbabi, A Ahaitouf, E Abarkan, M Fliyou, A Hoffmann, J Charles, Bharat Bhuva

David V. Kerns

Light emission from a p-n junction biased in avalanche breakdown has been modeled over the range 1.4–3.4 eV. The model emphasizes indirect interband processes and Si self-absorption. Comparisons between measured and simulated spectra for sample junctions from multiple devices demonstrate that the model is simple, accurate, and consistent with fundamental physical device characteristics.