The deflection length and emitter width on sensitivity of magnetotransistor

Abstract

This paper presents a study of effect of deflection length and emitter width on sensitivity of magnetotransistor. The device has been fabrication on standard CMOS technology. It can detect magnetic field applied vertically to the chip. The structure consists of emitter (n-type), base (p-type) and collector (n-type) on silicon p-substrate. The device can sense magnetic field by Hall Effect theory and carrier deflection resulting to difference between base and collector current (ΔICB) related to magnetic field (B Z) strength. From the experiment is comparing emitter width of 4, 5 and 10 micrometer at deflection length of 10 and 20 micrometer. The result shows that increase in injection emitter width cause to the sensitivity decreases and the deflection length of 20 micrometer is the best sensitivity. These results are very useful for developing the magnetotransistor for high sensitivity and performance. © 2011 IEEE.