IMPATT Diode

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrode
Semiconductor device
gptkbp:application gptkb:synthesizer
gptkb:Amplifier
gptkbp:category Active device
Microwave diode
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:William_Shockley
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1965
gptkbp:feature High noise figure
High power capability
Negative resistance
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Impact_Ionization_Avalanche_Transit-Time_Diode
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IMPATT Diode
gptkbp:limitation High operating voltage
High phase noise
Thermal instability
gptkbp:material gptkb:Gallium_arsenide
Silicon
gptkbp:operatingSystem 3 GHz to 100 GHz
gptkbp:principle Avalanche breakdown
Transit-time effect
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:BARITT_diode
gptkb:Gunn_diode
gptkb:TRAPATT_diode
gptkbp:structure gptkb:p-n_junction
p-i-n junction
gptkbp:symbol D_impatt
gptkbp:usedFor Microwave generation
RF amplification
gptkbp:usedIn Radar systems
Communication transmitters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microwave_Devices
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6