Harmonic Mixing Effects in Schottky Diode Harmonic Mixers at THz Frequencies

Abstract

We report on the breakdown of IF power for certain bias voltages for single-diode Schottky mixers at THz frequencies. This dramatic loss of IF power is due to an increase of conversion loss and is governed by intrinsic and external parameters. Based on an analytical approach utilising small signal analysis, it is possible to explain the depth of the breakdown and to estimate the voltage where the breakdown occurs. Measurements for 2nd harmonic mixers show good agreement with analytical predictions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 29, 2000
Accession Number
ADP011757

Entities

People

  • Heinz-wilhelm Huebers
  • Jeffrey L. Hesler
  • Roland Feinaeugle

Organizations

  • German Aerospace Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bessel Functions
  • Capacitance
  • Complex Numbers
  • Conversion
  • Diodes
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Impedance
  • Intermediate Frequencies
  • Lasers
  • Local Oscillators
  • Oscillators
  • Radiation
  • Schottky Diodes
  • Technical Information Centers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Electronics Engineering