A technology-independent table-based model for advanced GaN Schottky barrier diodes

Abstract

In this paper, a novel non-quasi-static table-based model has been developed for advanced Gallium Nitride (GaN) Schottky barrier diodes, which are widely used in current RF energy harvesting and wireless power transmission (WPT) applications. This novel table-based model can be simply built based on the measured S-parameters and I-V characteristics of these GaN diodes. In contrast with many complicated traditional models, this technology-independent modeling method includes no ambiguous curve fitting and de-embedding processes. Furthermore, this large-signal model is theoretically suitable for all kinds of diodes and could be easily imported into the computer-aided design (CAD) software. To verify its accuracy, measured and modeled results of different kinds of GaN diodes are compared and excellent agreement has been obtained.