Title :
Improved 94-GHz GaAs mixer diodes using gold-copper alloy whiskers
Author :
McColl, M. ; Millea, M.F.
Abstract :
Reduced conversion loss and improved yield and reliability have been obtained in 94-GHz GaAs mixer diodes by substituting a gold-copper alloy wire for the conventional phosphor-bronze whisker.
Keywords :
Copper alloys; Doping; Frequency; Gallium arsenide; Gold alloys; III-V semiconductor materials; Loss measurement; Mixers; Radiometry; Semiconductor diodes;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1967.6104