A wide-range variable-frequency resonant tunneling diode oscillator using a variable resonator suitable for simple MEMS process

作者:Yamashita Takashi; Nakano Daisuke; Mori Masayuki; Maezawa Koichi*
来源:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2018, 57(4): 04FG10.
DOI:10.7567/JJAP.57.04FG10

摘要

A resonant tunneling diode oscillator having a wide frequency variation range based on a novel MEMS resonator was proposed, which exploits the change in the signal propagation velocity on a coplanar waveguide according to a movable ground plane. First, we discussed the velocity modulation mechanism, and clarified the importance of the dielectric constant of the substrate. Then, a prototype device oscillating in a 10 to 20 GHz frequency range was fabricated to demonstrate the basic operation. A large and continuous increase in the oscillation frequency of about two times was achieved with this device. This is promising for various applications including THz spectroscopy.

  • 出版日期2018-4

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