High frequency test structures for bipolar devices with several guard ring configurations are described. Thanks to these structures, the substrate effect on merit figures such as Ft and Fmax has been studied experimentally and compared to Microwave Design System (MDS) electrical simulations. A worst case for guard ring position is put in evidence providing up to 15 GHz Fmax degradation.
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