BARITT Diode Video Detectors

摘要

The video detection properties of the BARITT diode are described, and experimental and theoretical results for several diode structures are presented. Measured noise equivalent power (NEP) values of less than -99 dBm are reported for a K-band diode in its negative-resistance region. For frequencies beyond those in the negative-resistance region, the detection properties are projected to compare favorably with those of a Schottky-barrier.