Abstract:
A Trappatt diode having four conducting regions. The diode includes an n-type region contiguous to a p-type region, forming a P-N junction therebetween. Contiguous to the n-type region is a first outer conductivity region. The first outer conductivity region is of the same conductivity type as the n-type region but of a higher doping concentration. Contiguous to the p-type region is a second outer conductivity region. The second outer conductivity region is of the same conductivity type as the ptype region but of higher doping concentration. The p-type region and the n-type region are the active regions of the Trapatt diode and have a graded doping concentration. In addition, the active regions are in close proximity to a surface of the diode which is generally mounted in contact with a heat sink. The graded doping concentration and close proximity of the active regions to a heat sink results in a Trapatt diode with good thermal dissipation characteristics, increased power output, and a broader bandwidth.
Abstract:
The terminals of a first avalanche diode are shunt coupled to a microwave transmission line. The terminals of opposite polarity of at least one other avalanche diode are also shunt coupled to the microwave transmission line. Complementary microwave circuitry and proper location within a suitable microwave resonant circuit enables the multiple avalanche diodes to operate in the anomalous mode in an oscillator, amplifier, or frequency multiplier when reversed biased by an appropriate signal.