A Survey of Solid-State Microwave Power Devices

摘要

Current capabilities of solid-state microwave power devices useful for CW power amplification in satellite communication systems are described. Devices discussed in detail include IMPATT diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors. Also discussed are transferred electron diodes and TRAPATT diodes. Topics considered include physical device description, circuit design and performance, reliability, applications, and future trends. (Author)