THz Diode Technology: Status, Prospects, and Applications
- 26 January 2017
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Proceedings of the IEEE
- Vol. 105 (6), 990-1007
- https://doi.org/10.1109/jproc.2017.2650235
Abstract
Found in many terahertz (THz) and submillimeter-wave systems, GaAs Schottky diodes continue to be one of the most useful THz devices. As a low-parasitic device that operates well into the THz range, Schottky diodes provide useful detection and power generation for a number of practical applications. Mixers and multipliers, working as high as ~3 THz, have already been demonstrated. This paper reviews the current status of diode technology, detailing some of the different ways for fabricating THz chips. An overview regarding the current state of technology and performance for THz frequency multipliers and mixers is presented, along with applications enabled by these diodes.Keywords
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