Real Space Transfer Electron Device Oscillator--A New Candidate For The Near Millimeter Range

Paul D. Coleman

doi:10.1117/12.933129

2 August 1982 Real Space Transfer Electron Device OscillatorÃ¢â‚¬â€?A New Candidate For The Near Millimeter Range

Paul D. Coleman

Proceedings Volume 0317, Integrated Optics and Millimeter and Microwave Integrated Circuits; (1982) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933129
Event: Integrated Optics and Millimeter and Microwave Integrated Circuits, 1981, Huntsville, United States

Abstract

This paper reports on the demonstration of a new solid state oscillator principle based upon the real space transfer (RST) of electrons from a high mobility GaAs layer to a low mobility A1GaAs layer in a GaAs/AlGaAs heterostructure. The RST of electrons is achieved by applying a DC bias plus the AC field parallel to the layered interface of the heterostructure to periodically heat and cool the electrons. When the electric field increases, the current decreases and a negative differential resistance effect is realized. The transit time in the oscillator is associated with electron motion across the thin (100-1000 YR) heterostructure layers and not with the electron motion between voltage contacts. A theory of the oscillator predicts it should be capable of generating frequencies well beyond 100 GHz. The power output of the oscillator depends on the number of pairs of GaAs/A1GaAs layers. Since the number of pairs can be made quite large without increasing capacity effects, the total power promises to be substantial.

Citation Download Citation

Paul D. Coleman "Real Space Transfer Electron Device OscillatorÃ¢â‚¬â€?A New Candidate For The Near Millimeter Range", Proc. SPIE 0317, Integrated Optics and Millimeter and Microwave Integrated Circuits, (2 August 1982); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933129

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available