R and D Status Report: RF Vacuum Microelectronics Quarterly Progress Report. No. 5

Abstract

We summarize our sixth quarter progress towards developing a thin- film-edge, emitter vacuum transistor capable of 1 GHz modulation for sustained (>l hour) periods of time. We completed extensive DC characterization of completed devices. We also performed low frequency modulation tests of the vacuum transistors at 10-100 KHz. We designed a vacuum feedthrough with high frequency probes for testing vacuum transistors at 2-4 GHz (BNC connectors) and 10- 12 GHz (SMA connectors). A program review was held at the conclusion of the baseline phase. We also replanned the option phase of the program with a goal of obtaining vacuum transistors that have 1 GHz modulation with gain.... Vacuum microelectronics, Edge emitter, Triode, High frequency devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264381

Entities

People

  • David K. Arch

Organizations

  • Honeywell International, Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Circuit Boards
  • Connectors
  • Fabrication
  • Film Resistors
  • Films
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Modulation
  • Impedance
  • Manufacturing
  • Microelectronics
  • Micromachining
  • Modulation
  • Printed Circuits
  • Test Equipment
  • Thin Films
  • Transistors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics