HIGH FREQUENCY TUNNEL DEVICE STUDY.
Abstract
The specific objective of this program has been to investigate methods of achieving low noise amplification at microwave frequencies utilizing tunneling through thin films. The design goals were 20 db gain, 6 db noise figure at 10 kMc, with a 1 kMc bandwidth. Two alternate approaches to achievement of these goals were investigated as concurrent phases. Phase I was aimed at attaining the requisite amplification using an all solid-state device; whereas Phase II was directed towards utilizing a thin film cathode in conjunction with a microwave structure. The design goals were not attained by the end of the program, but the relative feasibility of the approaches was demonstrated. It was determined that the tunnel cathode is promising for its application. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0428077
Entities
People
- J. Lavine
- J. Oberly
- S. R. Steele
- W. Feist
Organizations
- RTX