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We design, fabricate and characterize power devices to maximize performance and assess reliability.<\/p>\n Example of Major Contribution:<\/strong> We demonstrated the first GaN-on-SiC HEMT-based power amplifier embedded within multilayer organic laminates, providing more than 7W of output power in a light-weight, low-cost form.<\/p>\n Please explore our publications<\/a> for more information.<\/em> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”flexible-and-transparent-electronics\t” _builder_version=”3.27.4″]\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t Example of Major Contribution:<\/strong> First to investigate and consequently demonstrate the use of low temperature ALD TiOx passivation for InGaZnO TFTs, in turn improving bias stress stability in both air and liquid. This led to our high-performance pH sensing (see below).<\/p>\n Please explore our publications<\/a> for more information.<\/em> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”high-frequency-devices-circuits-and-systems” _builder_version=”3.27.4″]\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t We leverage the unique power handling capabilities of GaN technology to boost output power at high frequencies, and investigate novel techniques to package such devices while taking into account both thermal and RF parasitic effects. This permits us to implement both single-chip, as well as multi-chip, distributed circuit topologies. We have also demonstrated 3-D packages with heterogeneous semiconductor integration<\/strong> to provide best-in-class bandwidth. 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of wearable electronics, we have investigate novel materials that enable high-performance devices without the need for high-temperature fabrication steps. This includes the use of indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) thin film transistors (TFTs) and 2D-material (e.g., graphene, MoS2) devices. To improve the stability of such devices in real-world applications, we have successfully demonstrated both circuit-level (e.g., pulsed-operation) and material-level (e.g., ALD passivation) techniques.<\/p>\n
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Depending on the application, performance specifications such as frequency, bandwidth, power, noise and size will impact the choice of semiconductor technology, circuit topology and packaging.<\/p>\n
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custom_padding=”25px|||”]Chemical and biological sensors offer opportunities to monitor both personal health and that of the environment in which we live. We are engaged in the development of sensors with high sensitivity and stability, examining both gas-phase and liquid-phase analytes. Our primary focus is on charge-based sensors (e.g., FET), which can be tightly integrated with CMOS-based signal processing, though we have experience with alternative technologies, such as gravimetric MEMS devices. Our expertise goes beyond traditional silicon, however, as we seek to leverage new materials, such as amorphous and 2D semiconductors to realize high-performance devices in flexible\/wearable form factors.<\/p>\n