Title :
Continuous oscillations at millimeter wavelengths with silicon avalanche diodes
Author :
Swan, C.B. ; Misawa, Tetsuya
Abstract :
CW operation of an abrupt-junction p-n silicon avalanche diode has produced 370 mW at 36.5 GHz with 6 percent efficiency. Another unit produced 320 mW at 39 GHz with 7 percent efficiency. Higher efficiency with present diodes requires power densities exceeding 3 × 105W/cm2.
Keywords :
Circuit testing; Copper; Diodes; Frequency; Heat sinks; Oscillators; Power generation; Silicon; Temperature; Wafer bonding;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1967.5977
