Protective Coaxial Switching Devices.

Abstract

The use and performance of both polycrystalline NbO2 on NbO and single-crystal NbOx chips in a coaxial switching device has been investigated. The polycrystalline material, about 10 micrometers thick, does exhibit switching with a delay time of less than 1 ns. The threshold switching voltage is typically 100 to 300 V. A manufacturable packaging configuration with evaporated small area contacts has been developed. Step-by-step details of all pertinent fabrication procedures, from selection of as-received chips to final mounting and wire bonding of the completed units are described. Device stability for a range of pulse lengths has also been investigated and is discussed in some detail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047732

Entities

People

  • G. A. Slack
  • H. R. Philipp
  • L. M. Levinson

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Impedance
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Microscopy
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Polycrystals
  • Pulse Generators
  • Semiconductors
  • Single Crystals
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transition Temperature
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.