InAs-Gasb Tunnel Diode.

Abstract

Disclosed is a tunnel diode consisting of an accumulation region of p-type GaSb and an accumulation region of n-type InAs separated by a thin layer of a quarternary compound consisting of InGaSbAs. Such a diode structure converts the interface between the two accumulation regions of p-type and n-type material from what would normally be an ohmic junction into a tunneling junction. Such a tunnel diode requires no heavy doping which is normally required for a tunnel diode. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 23, 1981
Accession Number
ADD008493

Entities

People

  • Chin-an Chang
  • Leo Esaki

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diodes
  • Materials
  • Quantum Tunneling
  • Tunnel Diodes
  • Tunneling
  • Tunnels

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