DocumentCode
913981
Title
New Modes of Operation for Avalanche Diodes: Frequency Multiplication and Upconversion
Author
Rolland, Paul-Alain ; Vaterkowski, J.L. ; Constant, Eugene ; Salmer, Georges
Volume
24
Issue
11
fYear
1976
fDate
11/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
768
Lastpage
775
Abstract
The nonlinear properties of avalanche diodes can be exploited for use as frequency multipliers and upconverters. Among the various possible modes of avalanche device operations, the two mentioned above evoke great interest because of their high conversion efficiency. Basic principles, theoretical predictions, and experimental results are outlined in some detail and indicate both the present state of development as well as the performance achieved using avalanche devices operated in this manner.
Keywords
Frequency conversion; Millimeter wave communication; Millimeter wave technology; P-i-n diodes; Parasitic capacitance; Poisson equations; Power generation; Repeaters; Semiconductor diodes; Varactors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9480
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMTT.1976.1128958
Filename
1128958
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