Room-temperature oscillation of resonant tunneling diodes close to 2 THz and their functions for various applications

M Asada, S Suzuki - Journal of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, 2016 - Springer
M Asada, S Suzuki
Journal of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, 2016Springer
Compact and coherent source is a key component for various applications of the terahertz
(THz) wave. We report on our recent results of THz oscillators using resonant tunneling
diodes (RTDs). To achieve high-frequency oscillation, the electron delay time of RTD was
reduced with a narrow quantum well and an optimized collector spacer thickness.
Conduction loss at the air bridge connecting RTD and slot antenna, which works as a
resonator and a radiator, was also reduced. By these structures, a fundamental oscillation …
Abstract
Compact and coherent source is a key component for various applications of the terahertz (THz) wave. We report on our recent results of THz oscillators using resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs). To achieve high-frequency oscillation, the electron delay time of RTD was reduced with a narrow quantum well and an optimized collector spacer thickness. Conduction loss at the air bridge connecting RTD and slot antenna, which works as a resonator and a radiator, was also reduced. By these structures, a fundamental oscillation up to 1.92 THz was obtained at room temperature. Theoretical calculation shows that an oscillation over 2 THz is further expected by improved structures of RTD and antenna. Using the offset slot antenna and two-element array configuration, high output power of 0.61 mW was obtained at 620 GHz. A direct intensity modulation of RTD oscillators up to 30 GHz, which is useful for high-speed wireless data transmission, was demonstrated. By the integration of a varactor diode, wide frequency sweep of 580–700 GHz in a single device and 580–900 GHz in a four-element array were also demonstrated. This result expands possible applications of RTD oscillators.
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