Title :
Influence of diffusion on the small-signal properties of Misawa diodes
Author :
Schawarz, R. ; Thim, H.W. ; P¿¿tzl, H.W.
Author_Institution :
Technical University Vienna, Ludwig Boltzmann-lnstitut for Solid State Physics, Wien, Austria
Abstract :
The small-signal impedance of a 1-dimensional p-i-n diode with uniformly distributed avalanche has been calculated. It has been found that, at any given current density, there exists a minimum diode length beyond which diffusion spoils the negative resistance. From this an upper limiting frequency is derived, depending on current density.
Keywords :
avalanche diodes; negative resistance; Misawa diodes; current density; diffusion effects; p-i-n diode; small signal impedance; upper limiting frequency;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770211
