Title :
Novel optically pumped electronic mixer using a Mott diode structure
Author :
Gomes, N.J. ; Seeds, A.J.
Author_Institution :
University College London, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
A Mott diode structure is proposed for use as an optically pumped electronic mixer. Under forward bias, the structure should combine good responsivity with a nonlinear I/V characteristic for mixing. Predictions from an accurate mixer analysis indicate that efficient frequency conversion should be achievable at microwave frequencies.
Keywords :
mixers (circuits); semiconductor diodes; solid-state microwave circuits; solid-state microwave devices; GaAs; Mott diode structure; forward bias; frequency conversion; microwave frequencies; n-type material; nonlinear I/V characteristic; optically pumped electronic mixer;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870757
