Frequency Limitations of Resonant-Tunnelling Diodes in Sub-THz and THz Oscillators and Detectors

• DOI: 10.1007/s10762-019-00573-5
• Publication Date: 2019-03-13T11:46:55Z
• Authors: Michael Feiginov
• Keywords: Resonant-tunneling diode; Parasitic extraction

Abstract The review outlines the basic principles of operation resonant-tunnelling diodes (RTDs) and RTD oscillators followed by an overview their development in last decades. Further, we discuss different types RTDs oscillators, limitations due to parasitics, inherent as detectors. We also give present status sub-THz THz several examples applications.