Impatt characterization as a mildly nonlinear devices
Abstract
The first-order nonlinear analysis of IMPATT diodes is performed and a model is obtained in which the nonlinear effects due to avalanche are separated from the activity and transit-time effects. Such a mildly nonlinear model is suitable for CAD applications. The determination of the model parameters by means of small signal measurements is outlined, and the applicability of the proposed model is demonstrated on real devices.
- Publication:
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Solid State Electronics
- Pub Date:
- November 1976
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0038-1101(76)90102-7
- Bibcode:
- 1976SSEle..19..911C
- Keywords:
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- Avalanche Diodes;
- Equivalent Circuits;
- Impedance Measurement;
- Mathematical Models;
- Nonlinear Equations;
- Frequency Response;
- Heat Sinks;
- Microwave Circuits;
- Negative Resistance Devices;
- Signal Measurement;
- Transit Time;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering