Title :
Simulation of power combining of a chain of Gunn diodes in a transmission line
Author :
Yurchenko, Vladimir B. ; Yurchenko, Lidiya V.
Author_Institution :
Exp. Phys. Dept., Nat. Univ. of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland
Abstract :
We study the process of self-excitation of a chain of active devices (particularly Gunn diodes) in a semi-infinite one-dimensional transmission line supporting the dispersionless propagation of TEM waves. A general self-consistent formulation of the problem is presented. Computer simulations have been performed in the limiting case of infinitesimal intrinsic times of the devices. The possibility and limitations of power combining in a one-dimensional chain of active devices have been considered.
Keywords :
Gunn diodes; power combiners; submillimetre wave devices; transmission line theory; transmission lines; 0.1 to 100 THz; Gunn diode chain; TEM waves; THz electronics; active devices; dispersionless propagation; intrinsic times; power combining; self-excitation; transmission line; Computer simulation; Diodes; Electron tubes; Elementary particle vacuum; Free electron lasers; Gunn devices; Laser modes; Phased arrays; Power transmission lines; Solid state circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Antenna Theory and Techniques, 2003. 4th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7881-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICATT.2003.1238868
