Title :
Relaxing-avalanche-mode reflection amplifier
Author :
Dalman, G.C. ; Zappert, F.G. ; Lee, Craig A.
Author_Institution :
Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
Abstract :
This letter discusses a single-stage relaxing-avalanche-mode silicon p+-n-n+ reflection amplifier operating at 7.4 GHz with a small-signal gain and half-power bandwidth of 31. 5 dB and 20 MHz, respectively. A description of the amplifier and a discussion of its operation are given.
Keywords :
electron avalanches; gain measurement; microwave amplifiers; operation; reflection amplifier; relaxing avalanche mode; silicon; single stage;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19720175
