Characterization of Second-Harmonic Effects in IMPATT Diodes

1 October 1970

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Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Bell System Technical Journal

Vol. 49 (8) , 1777-1810
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1538-7305.1970.tb04289.x

Abstract

We discuss characterization of the tuned-harmonic mode of operation in IMPATT oscillators, and introduce an equivalent circuit which incorporates the large-signal, single-frequency oscillator admittances at the fundamental and second-...

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