Electronic Resource
[S.l.]
:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Journal of Applied Physics
64 (1988), S. 4248-4250
ISSN:
1089-7550
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
We propose and demonstrate an odd-harmonic resistive multiplier that exploits the unique current-voltage (I-V) relation of resonant-tunneling diodes. It is shown that efficient odd-harmonic conversion is possible and that even harmonics do not appear because of the antisymmetry of the I-V curve. In addition, with the proper choice of resonant-tunneling structure and pump amplitude, most of the harmonic output power can be confined to a single, odd-harmonic frequency. Fifth-harmonic multiplication has been demonstrated with output at 21.75 GHz and a power conversion efficiency of 0.5% in a coaxial circuit. Circuit simulation using an improved I-V curve yields a fifth-harmonic efficiency of 2.7%, suggesting that useful harmonic output in the millimeter and submillimeter spectrum should be achievable.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.341296
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