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Shockley-Read-Hall Windows

Overview

Shockley-Read-Hall (SRH) windows allow the user to define a rectangular region where the default carrier lifetimes for SRH recombination can be adjusted. Within this window, the carrier lifetimes are scaled by a constant factor, providing precise control over the recombination dynamics in specific regions of the device.

Usage Instructions

To define an SRH window:

  1. From the Menu, select Define -> Window -> Shockley-Read-Hall.

  1. Use your cursor and mouse buttons to define a rectangular doping window.

  1. Once the window's shape has been defined the SRH window's properties dialog box will appear. Use this dialog to set the window's properties.

Parameters

General

NameDescriptionUnit
NameA unique identifier for the window.-
ColourUsed to define visual colour of the window (Not used in the solver).-
Scale Factor for Carrier LifetimeMultiplies the default carrier lifetimes within the window by this value.-

Geometry

NameDescriptionUnit
TopThe y-coordinate of the top edge of the SRH window.Microns
DepthThe vertical distance from the top to the bottom of the window.Microns
LeftThe x-coordinate of the left edge of the SRH window.Microns
RightThe x-coordinate of the right edge of the SRH window.Microns