DocumentCode
3552486
Title
The avalanche transit-time diode as a self-pumped parametric amplifier
Author
Clorfeine, A.S.
Volume
12
fYear
1966
fDate
1966
Firstpage
50
Lastpage
52
Abstract
A new mode of amplification has been established in an avalanching diode. The device is operated so as to simultaneously oscillate at a "pump" frequency and amplify at a lower signal frequency. The diode, while oscillating, pumps its own nonlinear impedance (which is largely reactive). Under appropriate conditions, therefore, the incident signal experiences parametric amplification.
Keywords
Bandwidth; Diodes; Frequency measurement; Gunn devices; Laboratories; Microwave oscillators; Noise figure; Noise measurement; Signal processing; Telephony;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electron Devices Meeting, 1966 International
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEDM.1966.187673
Filename
1474512
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