Experimental verification of approximate large-signal theory of IMPATT diodes

1 July 1970

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Proceedings of the IEEE

Vol. 58 (7) , 1140-1141
https://doi.org/10.1109/PROC.1970.7865

Abstract

An experimental confirmation of approximate large-signal analysis of IMPATT diodes is given. The main prediction of this theory is the possibility of negative resistance at frequencies less than avalanche frequency provided the RF voltage is large enough. This prediction is confirmed by amplification experiments at large input levels.

Keywords

DIODES
POWER GENERATION
RADIO FREQUENCY
SIGNAL ANALYSIS
VOLTAGE
TESTING
LABORATORIES
ELECTRIC BREAKDOWN
REFLECTION
GAIN MEASUREMENT