Millimeter-wave travelling-wave IMPATT diode
Abstract
A millimeter-wave travelling-wave IMPATT diode is studied. This device has a simple configuration and is suitable for monolithic integration. The travelling-wave structure permits oscillation of the IMPATT diode at a desired frequency without any external resonant circuit, making the whole system extremely simple. The theoretical analysis determines the condition under which gain is produced in the IMPATT device. A reasonable agreement is obtained with the experimental results.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- May 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8515117F
- Keywords:
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- Avalanche Diodes;
- Microwave Tubes;
- Millimeter Waves;
- Traveling Wave Tubes;
- Frequencies;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Microelectronics;
- Oscillations;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering