Title :
Planar Schottky diode frequency multiplier for molecular spectroscopy up to 1.3 THz
Author :
Maiwald, F. ; Lewen, F. ; Vowinkel, B. ; Jabs, W. ; Paveljev, D.G. ; Winnewisser, M. ; Winnewisser, G.
Author_Institution :
I. Phys. Inst., Koln Univ., Germany
fDate :
5/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We present a novel and compact frequency multiplier design for broad-band spectroscopy up to 1.38 THz. The multiplier generates harmonics of a fundamental frequency between 110 and 240 GHz. The key element of the multiplier is a newly developed planar Schottky diode. Harmonic power generation is optimized with the aid of three tuning elements. The performance of the multiplier was checked spectroscopically
Keywords :
Schottky diodes; circuit tuning; frequency multipliers; harmonic generation; millimetre wave frequency convertors; submillimetre wave circuits; submillimetre wave diodes; submillimetre wave generation; submillimetre wave spectroscopy; 1.38 THz; 110 to 240 GHz; Schottky diode frequency multiplier; THF; broad-band spectroscopy; harmonic power generation; harmonics; molecular spectroscopy; planar Schottky diode; tuning elements; Anodes; Fabrication; Frequency conversion; Gallium arsenide; Oscillators; Polyimides; Schottky diodes; Semiconductor diodes; Spectroscopy; Varactors;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
