Date of Award

Fall 1972

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

Ishii, Thomas K.

Second Advisor

Sedivy, J.

Third Advisor

Jaskolski, S. V.

Abstract

It is the purpose of this thesis to report on a new phenomenon concerning frequency multiplication characteristics of avalanching diodes. In order to verify the observed phenomenon a series of experimental setups were constructed. Several proposed equivalent circuit models are examined both theoretically and experimentally to determine which one best describes the phenomenon. Through the introduction of avalanche breakdown and its behavioral effects on the capacitance associated with a p-n junction diode is also studied.

Share

COinS

Restricted Access Item

Having trouble?