Date of Award
Spring 1963
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Electrical Engineering
First Advisor
Ishii, Thomas K.
Second Advisor
Kopydlowski, Donald
Third Advisor
Horgan, James D.
Abstract
An attempt has been made to utilize the very high speed switching abilities of a transistor when it switches in the avalanche mode to generate microwave frequencies. The avalanche breakdown properties of transistors were investigated along with circuits in which this property could be used. Selection of a circuit was made and the circuit was used in harmonic generation experiments. The circuit chosen was the tree running relaxation oscillator which can have repetition rates as high as 100 Mc/sec. Harmonic generation out to X-band frequencies has been accomplished with the transistor relaxation oscillator.
Recommended Citation
Vilmur, Richard J., "Microwave Generation by the Use of Transistors Switching in the Avalanche Mode" (1963). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4303.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4303