Title :
The Reactatron-A Low-Noise, Semiconductor Diode, Microwave Amplifier
Author :
Brand, F.A. ; Matthei, W.G. ; Saad, T.
Author_Institution :
U. S. Army Signal Research and Development Lab., Fort Monmouth, N.J.
Abstract :
A low-noise, microwave amplifier has been constructed using two non-linear capacitor microwave p-n junction diodes in a balanced hybrid system. Power gains in excess of 30 db with effective input noise temperatures less than 290°K have been observed at a frequency of 2900 mc.
Keywords :
Contracts; Frequency; Low-noise amplifiers; Microwave amplifiers; Microwave devices; Operational amplifiers; Power amplifiers; Rectifiers; Semiconductor diodes; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1959.287106
