Effect of Diode Parameters on Reflection-Type Phase Shifters (Short Papers)

This short paper describes effects of series inductance, shunt capacitance, and resistances associated with p-i-n diodes on the performance of reflection-type digital phase shifters using a shorted transmission line behind a shunt-mounted diode. It is found that the shunt capacitance is the most dominant reactance influencing the phase shift and it increases the phase-shift value. The series inductance reduces the phase-shift value. Expressions for phase shift in various cases are presented.