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Device design and fabrication of InGaP/GaAsSb/GaAs DHBTs
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Yang, ES
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Cheung, Chi-chuen, Cecil.; 張志泉.
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Cheung, C. C. [張志泉]. (2003). Device design and fabrication of
InGaP/GaAsSb/GaAs DHBTs. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong,
Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from
http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b2975372.
2003
http://hdl.handle.net/10722/30401
The author retains all proprietary rights, (such as patent rights)
and the right to use in future works.
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