An Assessment of Available Models for the Design of Schottky-Based Multipliers Up to THz Frequencies

作者：Pardo Diego^*; Grajal Jesus; Perez Moreno Carlos G; Perez Susana

来源：IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, 2014, 4(2): 277-287.

DOI：10.1109/TTHZ.2014.2304140

• Drift-diffusion (DD)
• frequency multiplier
• lumped equivalent circuit
• modeling
• Monte Carlo (MC)
• Schottky diode
• THz frequencies

This paper evaluates the ranges of application and physical limitations of lumped equivalent circuits and drift-diffusion models for the design of THz circuits. The predictions of these models have been compared with a Monte Carlo model, which was considered as a reference, and with measurements from doublers and triplers designed and fabricated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Additionally, the usefulness of Schottky diodes as frequency multipliers above 3 THz is analyzed with the Monte Carlo model.

• 出版日期2014-3