DocumentCode
897927
Title
Large-Signal Operation of Avalanche-Diode Amplifiers
Author
Scherer, Ernst F.
Volume
18
Issue
11
fYear
1970
fDate
11/1/1970 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
922
Lastpage
932
Abstract
The effects of large signals on the performance of avalanche amplifiers under various operating and circuit conditions are investigated. Numerical results from a large-signal computer program based on an approximate nonlinear analysis are compared with experiment. It is found that the resulting distortions in the gain response are particularly pronounced in multiple-tuned amplifier circuits. Transfer characteristics of avalanche amplifiers are examined and intermodulation measurements compared with those of TWTs. Preliminary data indicate that avalanche amplifiers compare favorably with TWTs in their distortion characteristics.
Keywords
Broadband amplifiers; Distortion measurement; Electric resistance; Microwave amplifiers; Microwave circuits; Microwave frequencies; Operational amplifiers; Semiconductor devices; Semiconductor diodes; Solid state circuits;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9480
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMTT.1970.1127371
Filename
1127371
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