Title :
Avoiding Pitfalls in Varactor Circuit Designs
Author_Institution :
Motorola Semiconductor Products, Inc.
Abstract :
This paper approaches the problems encountered when varactor diodes are utilized for tuning purposes. The pitfalls that can occur are examined by presenlting the important characteristics of varactor diodes and how they effect circuit performance.
Keywords :
Capacitance; Capacitors; Circuit optimization; Circuit synthesis; Doping profiles; Neodymium; Oscillators; Semiconductor diodes; Varactors; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCE.1976.266803
