Artificial Neural Network Based CNTFETs Modeling

Abstract

Based on artificial neural network (ANN), a new method of modeling carbon nanotube field effect transistors (CNTFETs) is developed. This paper presents two ANN CNTFET models, including P-type CNTFET (PCNTFET) and N-type CNTFET (NCNTFET). In order to describe the devices more accurately, a segmentation voltage of the voltage between gate and source is defined for each type of CNTFET to segment the workspace of CNTFET. With the smooth connection by a quasi-Fermi function for, the two segmented networks of CNTFET are integrated into a whole device model and implemented by Verilog-A. To validate the ANN CNTFET models, quantitative test with different device intrinsic parameters are done. Furthermore, a complementary CNTFET inverter is designed using these NCNTFET and PCNTFET ANN models. The performances of the inverter show that our models are both efficient and accurate for simulation of nanometer scale circuits.