RF Vacuum Microelectronics

Abstract

We summarize our technical progress towards developing a thin-film edge emitter vacuum transistor capable of 1 GHz modulation. Extensive DC characterization of vacuum triode devices was carded out. Low frequency (1 0 KHz) modulation was demonstrated. Impedance mismatch between the fabricated devices and the test system prevented high frequency measurements. Redesign of the vacuum triodes is planned to achieve the 1 GHz program goal.... Vacuum microelectronics, Edge emitter, Thin film technology, High frequency devices, Triodes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264528

Entities

People

  • Akintunde I. Akinwande
  • D. K. Arch

Organizations

  • Honeywell International, Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Circuit Boards
  • Connectors
  • Electronic Components
  • Fabrication
  • Film Resistors
  • Films
  • Frequency
  • Impedance
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Printed Circuits
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Test Equipment
  • Thin Films
  • Transistors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene