Title :
Improved performance of hybrid electronic terahertz generators
Author :
Hurlbut, Walter C. ; Kozlov, Vladimir G. ; Hesler, Jeffrey
Author_Institution :
Microtech Instrum. Inc., Eugene, OR
Abstract :
By combining backwards wave oscillators with frequency multipliers the spectral range is extended while taking advantage of improved impedance matching between these components. QS2-180 (OV-86), QS1-260, and QS1-370 have been successfully coupled to Schottky diode frequency multipliers. By empirical means the impedance was tuned significantly improving power conversion efficiency.
Keywords :
Schottky diodes; backward wave oscillators; frequency multipliers; impedance matching; submillimetre wave generation; Schottky diode frequency multipliers; backwards wave oscillators; hybrid electronic terahertz generators; impedance matching; power conversion efficiency; Cathodes; Electronics cooling; Frequency; Hybrid power systems; Impedance matching; Instruments; Magnets; Oscillators; Schottky diodes; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2120-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665507
