VARACTOR DIODE INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS MEASURES

Abstract

Efforts were directed toward the establishment of a capability to mass-produce a variable capacitance microwave diode. This diode, known as a var ctor diode, is a silicon diffused mesa device. A new and improved reversible cartridge has been designed for it and placed into partial production. Alumina was substituted for steatite in the preparation of the reversible cartridge. The relative merits of alumina ceramic over steatite is discussed in detail. A discussion is given on the metalizing which is applied to the two different types of ceramic, along with the electrical differences between alumina and steatite. The deta ls discussed indicate that alumina is superior to steatite in every aspect of package quality and strength. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 25, 1962
Accession Number
AD0277722

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  • M/A-COM Technology Solutions

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Capacitance
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Diodes
  • Industrial Preparedness
  • Microwaves
  • Production
  • Reversible
  • Varactor Diodes

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

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