Title :
Modeling fast switching speed PIN diodes for RF and microwave applications
Author :
Caverly, Robert H. ; Reif, Adam M.
Author_Institution :
Center for Advanced Communications, Villanova University, PA 19085, USA
Abstract :
A theory is introduced that integrates DC forward current, emitter recombination and I-region width and radius into a single self-consistent model suitable for fast switching speed PIN diodes. Details on the model are provided so that easy implementation by the reader may be performed. The model is verified with experimental data.
Keywords :
microwave diodes; p-i-n diodes; DC forward current; emitter recombination; fast switching speed PIN diodes; single self-consistent model; Application software; Charge carrier lifetime; Communication switching; Driver circuits; Geometry; Impedance; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Semiconductor diodes; Switching circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2008 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1780-3
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2008.4633205
