Title :
Single-crystal diamond microwave devices for space applications
Author :
Russell, S.A.O. ; Moran, D.A.J. ; Verona, C. ; Limiti, Ernesto ; Cappelluti, F. ; Ghione, G. ; Barnes, A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
The physical operation, crystal growth, optical lithography and electron-beam lithography fabrication and measured performance of single-crystal diamond active devices for microwave frequencies are presented. Preliminary results suggest the potentials of such technology in high-frequency and power operation. The use in space applications is envisaged, thanks to the peculiar diamond features to operate in harsh environments and with remarkable RF performance.
Keywords :
diamond; electron beam lithography; microwave devices; photolithography; radio transmitters; semiconductor device manufacture; semiconductor device models; space communication links; C; crystal growth; electron-beam lithography fabrication; microwave frequencies; optical lithography; single-crystal diamond active devices; single-crystal diamond microwave devices; space applications; Crystals; Diamonds; Logic gates; Performance evaluation; Surface morphology; Surface treatment; Single-crystal; diamond active devices; microwave high power;
Conference_Titel :
European Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference (EuMIC), 2014 9th
Conference_Location :
Rome
DOI :
10.1109/EuMIC.2014.6997815
