DocumentCode
2947167
Title
Modeling fast switching speed PIN diodes for RF and microwave applications
Author
Caverly, Robert H. ; Reif, Adam M.
Author_Institution
Center for Advanced Communications, Villanova University, PA 19085, USA
fYear
2008
fDate
15-20 June 2008
Firstpage
471
Lastpage
474
Abstract
A theory is introduced that integrates DC forward current, emitter recombination and I-region width and radius into a single self-consistent model suitable for fast switching speed PIN diodes. Details on the model are provided so that easy implementation by the reader may be performed. The model is verified with experimental data.
Keywords
microwave diodes; p-i-n diodes; DC forward current; emitter recombination; fast switching speed PIN diodes; single self-consistent model; Application software; Charge carrier lifetime; Communication switching; Driver circuits; Geometry; Impedance; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Semiconductor diodes; Switching circuits;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2008 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location
Atlanta, GA
ISSN
0149-645X
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-1780-3
Electronic_ISBN
0149-645X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MWSYM.2008.4633205
Filename
4633205
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