Title :
Nonlinear power amplification at the second harmonic in TRAPATT diodes
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, USA
Abstract :
The letter describes a microstrip-amplifier circuit where both the triggering of the trapped-plasma state and amplification occur at the second harmonic of the fundamental TRAPATT frequency. Peak power output of 24 W and a gain of 6.5 dB have been observed with this amplifier at a frequency of 2.29 GHz.
Keywords :
amplification; avalanche diodes; frequency response; microwave amplifiers; power amplifiers; solid-state microwave devices; strip lines; transit time devices; 2.29 GHz; TRAPATT diodes; avalanche diodes; frequency response; microwave amplifiers; nonlinear power amplification; second harmonic; striplines; transit time devices;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19730387
