Title :
Rf Current and Voltage Waveform Measurement of an Oscillating Avalanche Diode
Author :
Chen, W.T. ; Scifo, P.
Abstract :
A method of measuring the rf impedance of an oscillating avalanche diode is described, and a technique for comparing calculated and measured rf impedance values for a variety of diffused Ge diode structures is considered. The value of this measurement method rests with its ability to provide values of the diode rf impedances under both large-signal and small-signal conditions for CW and pulsed operation in either the single-frequency or multifrequency mode of oscillation. The totality of these characteristics clearly delineates the uniqueness of this technique compared with conventional slotted-line measurements.
Keywords :
Breakdown voltage; Calibration; Current measurement; Diodes; Earth; Frequency; Impedance measurement; Pulse measurements; Sampling methods; Voltage measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium, G-MTT 1970 International
Conference_Location :
Newport Beach, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/GMTT.1970.1122827