Title :
Optical control of microwave semiconductor devices
Author :
Seeds, Alwyn J. ; De Salles, Alvaro Augsto A
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. London, UK
fDate :
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The use of optically controlled devices to perform a range of circuit functions is reviewed. The optical control of amplifier performance is discussed. The optical control of two- and three-terminal oscillators and optically pumped mixers is discussed. Among the active devices treated are Gunn and IMPATT oscillators; MESFET and HEMT amplifiers, oscillators, and mixtures; and diode mixers. Future directions for research in this area are discussed
Keywords :
Gunn oscillators; IMPATT diodes; MMIC; Schottky gate field effect transistors; field effect integrated circuits; high electron mobility transistors; integrated optoelectronics; microwave amplifiers; microwave oscillators; mixers (circuits); solid-state microwave circuits; Gunn oscillators; HEMT amplifiers; HEMT mixers; HEMT oscillators; IMPATT oscillators; MESFET amplifiers; MESFET mixers; MESFET oscillators; OEIC; diode mixers; microwave semiconductor devices; optical control of amplifier performance; optical control of oscillators; optically controlled devices; optically pumped mixers; Circuits; Microwave devices; Microwave oscillators; Optical amplifiers; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical pumping; Semiconductor devices; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
