Title :
A novel A/D converter using resonant tunneling diodes
Author :
Kuo, Tai-Haur ; Lin, Hung Chang ; Potter, Robert C. ; Shupe, Dave
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Maryland Univ., College Park, MD, USA
fDate :
2/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A large-signal resonant tunneling diode (RTD) model is used to simulate the performance of a 2-b A/D converter. Results from the theoretical analysis, the breadboard circuit demonstration, and the SPICE3 simulation are discussed. It is shown that the unique folding characteristics of the vertically integrated RTD greatly reduce the complexity of the A/D converter circuit, making analog-to-digital conversion at tens-of-gigahertz rates possible
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; resonant tunnelling devices; tunnel diodes; A/D converter; SPICE3 simulation; folding characteristics; large signal RTD model; resonant tunneling diodes; vertically integrated RTD; Aerospace engineering; Analog-digital conversion; Circuits; Decoding; Diodes; Frequency; Resistors; Resonant tunneling devices; Signal processing; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
