ISSN:
1572-817X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract We consider in this paper the system properties of the optical metal-insulator (tunnel)-silicon-thyristor (MIST) device when operating as a threshold transducer. Measured values of switching speed, noise performance and sensitivity for devices operated in the monostable mode are reported. Improvements in these parameter values are also predicted for operation in the bistable mode. For our non-optimized experimental devices, operation at 2 Mbit s−1 with a−36 dBm receiver sensitivity is shown to be possible, thereby illustrating the suitability of the MIST in its present form for data bus applications. Areas for further improvement and development are outlined.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00668343
