Dopingless TFET Biosensor with Source Underlap p- SiGe Pocket: Analytical Modelling and Simulation
摘要
In this study, the authors have presented a 2-D analytical model for a silicon-based source underlap SiGe p-type pocket layer dopingless TFET biosensor for label free detection of neutral biomolecules. The theoretical model demonstrates strong alignment with the simulated data acquired from Silvaco TCAD. The utilization of a charge plasma-based approach has facilitated the eradication of random dopant fluctuations and the reduction of the thermal budget, which are inherent shortcomings of conventional TFET. A nanogap cavity was incorporated under the source electrode to enable immobilization of the neutral biomolecules. The inclusion of the SiGe pocket layer at the source-channel interface enhanced the tunneling probability, resulting in a significant increase in the device's sensitivity. The highest drain current sensitivity obtained for the proposed device is