Title :
Observation of low-frequency oscillations in gallium-arsenide avalanche diodes
Author :
Auchterlonie, L.J. ; Eddolls, D.V. ; White, P.M.
Author_Institution :
Plessey Co., Allen Clark Research Centre, Towcester, UK
Abstract :
The operation of gallium-arsenide avalanche-diode oscillators in a low-frequency mode is reported. The onset of oscillation is accompanied by a significant decrease in the direct voltage across the diode which is characteristic of TRAPATT operation. Pulsed output powers of 880 mW with 3.5% efficiency at 1.5 GHz have been obtained.
Keywords :
avalanche diodes; microwave generation; oscillations;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19700096
