Polycrystalline Negative Resistance Devices.
Abstract
Electrical characteristics and effects of variations in processing conditions were studied for negative resistance elements (Negistors) formed in polycrystalline ceramic matrices by a controlled electroprocessing technique. Most work was done with polycrystalline nickel ferrite, but single-crystal ferrite, oxide, and titanate matrices were also considered. The elements formed by electroprocessing consisted of a microscopic conductive path through the body of the matrix material. The principal mechanism responsible for the negative resistance characteristic of Negistors was found to be a thermal effect. Resistance heating of the electroprocessed path in the elements combined with a high negative temperature coefficient of resistance of the path above about 200 C results in the negative resistance. P-n junctions and both n+-n and thermal negative resistance elements were produced in silicon by an electrodoping process which is a modification of the electroprocessing technique used for forming Negistors. Unusual electrical switching characteristics were observed in nickel oxide elements. These elements switch between high- and low-resistivity states on application of suitable pulse voltages. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0282270