Title :
Large-signal operation of PIN IMPATT diodes for pulsed oscillators at millimetre-wave frequencies
Author :
Claassen, M. ; Harth, W.
Author_Institution :
Technische Universitÿt Mÿnchen, Lehrstuhl fÿr Allgemeine Elektrotechnik und Angewandte Elektronik, Mÿnchen, West Germany
Abstract :
The specific RF power generation mechanism of PIN-IMPATT diodes at high current density as applied in pulsed operation is described and confirmed by a realistic computer model. It is shown that these devices can be operated at large-signal avalanche resonance, where they deliver relatively high output power at high impedance level.
Keywords :
IMPATT diodes; microwave oscillators; 90 GHz; MM-wave frequencies; PIN IMPATT diodes; RF power generation mechanism; computer model; high current density; large signal operation; large-signal avalanche resonance; microwave diode; millimeter-wave frequencies; pulsed oscillators;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19820500
