What This Document Is
This document is a focused section extracted from the Medici User’s Manual, specifically addressing input and output statements within the software. It delves into the methods for visualizing and interpreting data generated during device simulations, with a particular emphasis on one-dimensional plotting techniques. This material is geared towards users of the Medici simulation program who need to extract meaningful results from their simulations. It appears to be part of a larger manual detailing the software’s capabilities.
Why This Document Matters
Students and researchers utilizing the Medici software for semiconductor device analysis will find this resource invaluable. It’s particularly relevant when you need to understand how to define and generate plots representing key device characteristics along specific paths within a simulated structure. This is crucial for analyzing device performance, identifying potential issues, and validating simulation results. If you're working on projects involving device modeling, simulation, and characterization within the context of ELENG 130, accessing this information will significantly enhance your workflow.
Topics Covered
* Input/Output Statement Syntax within Medici
* Parameters related to heterojunction device analysis
* AC analysis quantities and their representation
* Defining and utilizing wavelength, intensity, and frequency parameters in simulations
* Plotting quantities along defined line segments within a device structure
* Methods for labeling and specifying elements within plots (e.g., electric field lines)
What This Document Provides
* A detailed overview of various parameters used for defining simulation inputs.
* A listing of abbreviations and their corresponding meanings related to AC quantities.
* Definitions of key variables used in optical simulations (e.g., WA, IT, IF, IP, EP, TR, RF).
* Guidance on preparing for the creation of distance plots, which visualize data along a specified path.
* Information on how to prepare a device structure for plotting purposes.
