Title :
Quantum-well diode frequency multipliers: varistor case
Author :
Batelaan, Paul D. ; Tolmunen, Timo J. ; Frerking, Margaret A.
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Local oscillators for heterodyne receivers at submillimeter wavelengths are typically made using a fundamental source followed by a harmonic frequency multiplier. An investigation of the required circuit embedding conditions for a possible new harmonic generator, the quantum-well resonant-tunneling diode, is summarized. A low-frequency multiplier has been tested that employs the resistive nonlinearity of the device as opposed to the reactive nonlinearity. The results show good agreement between practice and theory.<>
Keywords :
frequency multipliers; resonant tunnelling devices; semiconductor quantum wells; solid-state microwave devices; submillimetre wave devices; tunnel diodes; RTD; circuit embedding conditions; frequency multipliers; harmonic generator; large signal analysis; quantum-well; resistive nonlinearity; resonant-tunneling diode; submillimeter wavelengths; Circuit testing; Diodes; Frequency; Local oscillators; Quantum well devices; Quantum wells; RLC circuits; Resonant tunneling devices; Submillimeter wave circuits; Varistors;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
