Title :
Flicker noise in Gunn diodes
Author :
Faulkner, E.A. ; Meade, M.L.
Author_Institution :
University of Reading, J.J. Thomson Physical Laboratory, Reading, UK
Abstract :
Gunn diodes exhibit current noise which is almost independent of whether the diode is oscillating. The current noise has a flicker characteristic, and fluctuations in the current are correlated with fluctuations in the frequency of the oscillator.
Keywords :
Gunn effect; microwave devices; oscillators;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19680171