BURNOUT RESISTANT X BAND HOT CARRIER DETECTORS.

Abstract

Hot carrier detectors utilizing N(+) on N and N(+) on N on N(+) designs exhibited sensitivities of the order of -35 DBM for junction diameters of 0.001 inches diameter. Devices fabricated with a steep thermal gradient exhibited enhancements of 2 to 3 DB at a sensitivity of approximately -40 DBM. The model for enhancement suggests a Schottky Barrier metal-semiconductor design to produce a depletion region under the metal contact through the choice of metals and semiconductor resistivities. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1966
Accession Number
AD0478315

Entities

People

  • C. Shulman
  • D. Scaringella
  • S. Denker

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Detectors
  • Diameters
  • Electronics
  • Metal Contacts
  • Semiconductors
  • Sensitivity
  • Solid State Electronics
  • X Band

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics