A new drain current model for amorphous IGZO thin film transistors

Based on the conduction mechanisms of amorphous InGaZnO (a-IGZO) thin film transistors, generalized equations are derived which permit the determination of drain current characteristics. A geometry-independent definition for field effect mobility considering the ratio of free-to-trapped carriers is introduced, which conveys the properties of the active semiconducting layer. It is suggested that a drain current model that includes different charge transports gives a consistent and accurate description of the electrical behavior. The good agreement between measured and calculated results confirms the efficiency of this model for the design of integrated large-area thin-film circuits.