High-frequency applications, especially microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies, demand the use of compound semiconductor (SC) transistors. The materials used and the design considerations provide an insight into the behavior of these devices. Both bipolar and field-effect devices are discussed and the properties relevant to high-frequency operation are presented.

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DOI: 10.1016/S1369-7021(09)70111-7