Title :
Small signal analysis of resonant tunnel diodes in the bistable mode
Author :
Zarea, A ; Sellai, A ; Raven, M S ; Steenson, D P ; Chamberlain, J.M. ; Henini, M. ; Hughes, O.H.
Author_Institution :
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham
Abstract :
The small signal impedance of GaAs/Al(Ga)As double-barrier resonant tunnel diodes has been measured and analyzed over a wide range of frequencies and for various d.c. bias values. The RTD equivalent circuit elements were obtained by measuring the impedance in the bistable region. The cut-off frequency and the self-resonant frequency were calculated and compared with direct measurements.
Keywords :
Calibration; Diodes; Electric variables measurement; Equivalent circuits; Frequency measurement; Gallium arsenide; Impedance measurement; Packaging; Resonant tunneling devices; Signal analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Solid State Device Research Conference, 1990. ESSDERC '90. 20th European
Conference_Location :
Nottingham, England