Harmonic Multiplication Using Resonant Tunneling
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1988
Identifier/URL
40207220 (Pure); 0344865561 (QABO)
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Abstract
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.
Repository Citation
Sollner, T. C.,
Brown, E. R.,
Goodhue, W. D.,
& Correa, C. A.
(1988). Harmonic Multiplication Using Resonant Tunneling. Journal of Applied Physics, 64 (8), 4248-4250.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/physics/1448
DOI
10.1063/1.341296
