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Publication date: 1 April 1993

Hamid Z. Fardi

An empirical velocity‐field relationship, based on Monte Carlo simulation, is used to modify a drift‐diffusion model for the characterization of short gate GaAs MESFET's. The…

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An empirical velocity‐field relationship, based on Monte Carlo simulation, is used to modify a drift‐diffusion model for the characterization of short gate GaAs MESFET's. The modified drift‐diffusion model is used to generate both the steady‐state and the small‐signal parameters of submicron GaAs MESFET's. The current, transconductance, and cutoff frequency are compared with two‐dimensional Monte Carlo simulation results on a 0.2 µm gate‐length. The model is also used to predict measured I‐V and s‐parameters of a 0.5 µm gate‐length ion‐implanted GaAs MESFET. The comparison and the analysis made, support the accuracy of the modified drift‐diffusion simulator and makes it computationally efficient for analysis of short‐gate devices.

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COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, vol. 12 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0332-1649

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Publication date: 1 April 1994

Hamid Z. Fardi

Numerical device simulation is developed to study the steady‐state and transient current‐voltage characteristics of double heterostructure AlGaAs/GaAs PNPN electro‐photonic device…

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Numerical device simulation is developed to study the steady‐state and transient current‐voltage characteristics of double heterostructure AlGaAs/GaAs PNPN electro‐photonic device when its performance is influenced by the presence of interface and bulk recombination mechanism. The simulation results show that the holding current and voltage and the breakover point are strongly affected by varying the minority carrier lifetime at outer heterojunctions. Numerical results also indicate that shortening the minority carrier lifetime in the inner PN homojunction region only increases the OFF‐state current. These results are in agreement with experimental data on AlGaAs/GaAs PNPN devices. The numerical modelling approach taken in this study is shown to be essential in the design and optimization of PNPN switch.

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COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, vol. 13 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0332-1649

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Publication date: 13 November 2007

Hamid Z. Fardi

To model the differential dc gain, base resistance, and current voltage performance of 4H‐Silicon Carbide (SiC) bipolar junction transistors (BJT) operating at and above room…

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Purpose

To model the differential dc gain, base resistance, and current voltage performance of 4H‐Silicon Carbide (SiC) bipolar junction transistors (BJT) operating at and above room temperature. Accurate modeling will result in improved process efficiency, interpretation of experimental data, and insight into device behavior.

Design/methodology/approach

The PISCES two dimensional device simulation program is used to allow for modeling the behavior of 4H‐SiC BJT. The physical material parameters in PISCES such as carrier's mobility and lifetime, temperature dependent bandgap, and the density of states are modified to accurately represent 4H‐SiC. The simulation results are compared with the measured experimental data obtained by others. The comparisons made with the experimental data are for two different devices that are of interest in power electronics and RF applications.

Findings

The simulation results predict a dc current gain of about 25 for power device and a gain of about 20 for RF device in agreement with the experimental data. The comparisons confirm the accuracy of the modeling employed.

Research limitations/implications

The simulated current‐voltage characteristics indicate that higher gain may be achieved for 4H‐SiC transistors if the leakage current is reduced.

Practical implications

The simulation work discussed in this paper complements the current research in the design and characterization of 4H‐SiC bipolar transistors. The model presented will aid in interpreting experimental data at a wide range of temperatures.

Originality/value

This paper reports on a new model that provides insight into the device behavior and shows the trend in the dc gain performance important for the design and optimization of 4H‐SiC bipolar transistors operating at or above the room temperature.

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COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, vol. 26 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0332-1649

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Publication date: 6 December 2023

Nirmal K. Manna, Abhinav Saha, Nirmalendu Biswas and Koushik Ghosh

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of enclosure shape on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) nanofluidic flow, heat transfer and irreversibility in square…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of enclosure shape on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) nanofluidic flow, heat transfer and irreversibility in square, trapezoidal and triangular thermal systems under fluid volume constraints, with the aim of optimizing thermal behavior in diverse applications.

Design/methodology/approach

The study uses numerical simulations based on a finite element-based technique to analyze the effects of the Rayleigh number (Ra), Hartmann number (Ha), magnetic field orientation (γ) and nanoparticle concentration (ζ) on heat transfer characteristics and thermodynamic entropy production.

Findings

The key findings reveal that the geometrical design significantly influences fluid velocity, heat transfer and irreversibility. Trapezoidal thermal systems outperform square systems, while triangular systems achieve optimal enhancement. Nanoparticle concentration enhances heat transfer and flow strength at higher Rayleigh numbers. The magnetic field intensity has a significant impact on fluid flow and heat transport in natural convection, with higher Hartmann numbers resulting in reduced flow strength and heat transfer. The study also highlights the influence of various parameters on thermodynamic entropy production.

Research limitations/implications

Further research can explore additional geometries, parameters and boundary conditions to expand the understanding of enclosure shape effects on MHD nanofluidic flow and heat transfer. Experimental validation can complement the numerical simulations presented in this study.

Originality/value

This study provides valuable insights into the impact of enclosure shape on heat transfer performance in MHD nanofluid flow systems. The findings contribute to the optimization of thermal behavior in applications such as electronics cooling and energy systems. The comparison of different enclosure shapes and the analysis of thermodynamic entropy production add novelty to the study.

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International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, vol. 34 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0961-5539

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Publication date: 17 February 2022

Siti Zati Hanani Mahamood and Mohamad Syazli Fathi

This paper aims to improve the seismic building design (SBD) work process for Malaysian Government projects.

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Purpose

This paper aims to improve the seismic building design (SBD) work process for Malaysian Government projects.

Design/methodology/approach

Semi-structured interviews were virtually conducted to a small sample size of internal and external stakeholders from the Malaysian Government technical agency. There were seven of them, comprising Structural Engineers, an Architect, a Quantity Surveyor and consultants-linked government projects. The respondents have at least five years of experience in building design and construction.

Findings

The paper evaluates the current SBD work process in the government technical agency. There were four main elements that appear to need to be improved, specifically in the design stage: limitations in visualization, variation of works, data management and coordination.

Research limitations/implications

This study was limited to Malaysian Government building projects and covered a small sample size. Therefore, further research is recommended to extend to other government agencies or ministries to obtain better results. Furthermore, the findings and proposal for improvements to the SBD work process can also be replicated for other similar disasters resilience projects.

Practical implications

The findings and proposal for improvements to the SBD work process can also be replicated for other similar disasters resilience projects.

Social implications

This study was limited to government building projects and covered a small sample size. Therefore, further research is recommended to extend to other government agencies or ministries to obtain better results. Furthermore, the findings and proposal for improvements to the SBD work process can also be replicated for other similar disasters resilience projects.

Originality/value

This study provides an initial step to introduce the potential of building information modeling for SBD in implementing Malaysian Government projects. It will be beneficial both pre-and post-disaster and is a significant step toward a resilient infrastructure and community.

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International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, vol. 13 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1759-5908

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Publication date: 17 July 2023

Faisal Mehraj Wani, Jayaprakash Vemuri and Rajaram Chenna

The objective of the study is to examine the response of reinforced concrete (RC) structures subjected to Near-Fault Ground Motions (NFGM) and highlight the importance of…

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Purpose

The objective of the study is to examine the response of reinforced concrete (RC) structures subjected to Near-Fault Ground Motions (NFGM) and highlight the importance of considering various factors including the influence of the relative geographical position of near-fault sites that can affect the structural response during an earthquake.

Design/methodology/approach

In this paper, the response of a four-storey RC building subjected to NFGMs with varied characteristics like hanging wall and footwall in conjunction with directivity and the effect of pulse-like ground motions with rupture direction are investigated to understand the combined influence of these factors on the behavior of the structure. Furthermore, the capacity and demand of the structural element are investigated for computing the performance ratio.

Findings

Results from this study indicate that the most unfavorable combinations for structural damage due to near-fault ground motion are the hanging wall with forward rupture, the fault normal component of ground motions, and pulse-like ground motions with forward directivity.

Originality/value

The results from this study provide valuable insight into the response of RC structures subjected to NFGM and highlight the importance of considering various factors that can affect the structural response during an earthquake. Moreover, the computation of capacity and demand of the critical beam indicates exceedance of desired limits, resulting in the early deterioration of the structural elements. Finally, the analytical analysis from the present study confirms that the hanging wall with forward ruptures, pulse-like motions, and fling steps are the most unfavorable combinations for seismic structural damage.

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International Journal of Structural Integrity, vol. 14 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1757-9864

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