Title :
High-efficiency oscillations in germanium avalanche diodes below the transit-time frequency
Author :
Johnston, Roy L. ; Scharfetter, D.L. ; Bartelink, D.J.
Abstract :
Pulsed operation of Ge avalanche diodes has produced oscillations with efficiencies exceeding 40 percent at frequencies of 2-3 GHz. Computer simulation of diode and circuit behavior has provided an explanation for the observed results.
Keywords :
Circuits; Diodes; Frequency conversion; Frequency response; Germanium; Oscilloscopes; Power generation; Probes; Pulse measurements; Sampling methods;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1968.6672
