In the last few years, an accelerated trend towards the miniaturization of nanoscale circuits has been recorded. In this context, the Tunneling Field-Effect Transistors (TFETs) are gaining attention because of their good subthreshold characteristics, high scalability and low leakage current. However, they suffer from low values of the ON-state current and severe ambipolar transport mechanism. The aim of this work is to investigate the performance of SiGe nanoscale Double Gate TFET device including low doped drain region. The electrical performance of the considered device is investigated numerically using ATLAS 2D simulator, where both scaling and reliability aspects of the proposed design are reported. In this context, we address the impact of the channel length, traps density and drain doping parameters on the variation of some figures of merit of the device namely the swing factor and the ION/IOFF ratio. The obtained results indicate the superior immunity of the proposed design against traps induced degradation in comparison to the conventional TFET structure. Therefore, this work can offer more insights regarding the benefit of adopting channel materials and drain doping engineering techniques for future reliable low-power nanoscale electronic applications.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to deal with the allocation requirements of the dependability of the multiphase systems. Design/methodology/approach It consists of a proposal for a combined methodology based on the simultaneous use of decomposition systems and reliability allocation method. Findings In the developed methodology, the authors use the principles of risk assessment and propose a new formulation of weight allowance with reference to the structural-functional dependence. Practical implications The suggested methodology provides invaluable help to implementation process analysis. Originality/value The adopted allocation approach is based on the use of a three-dimensional model: temporal, structural and functional decomposition of systems.

Purpose The risk control is an unavoidable step in the risk management process. It is materialized by concrete actions of risks reduction in order to decrease their likelihood and/or their severity and also to preserve the environment. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The main goal of the proposed methodology is to define the safety barriers (SB) that can be realized and their contribution to reduce major accidents scenarios that may occur in high-risk establishments. Findings In the proposed methodology, the authors present a combination of methods to prove the effectiveness of SB in an industrial installation. Practical implications The proposed methodology is a valuable help to industrialists to secure their industrial activities and preserve the environment at the same time. Originality/value The retained methods are often used separately for audit purposes or risk assessments of high-risk industrial facilities. In this paper, three methods have been selected and articulated in an approach for a better evaluation of risk control level.