MMIC applications of heterostructure interband tunnel devices

This paper deals with recent achievements in the field of an emerging technology termed the quantum monolithic microwave integrated circuit (QMMIC). QMMIC consists of a heterojunction interband tunneling diode and a high electron-mobility transistor monolithically integrated to obtain a new function...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques 2003-04, Vol.51 (4), p.1351-1367
Main Authors: Cidronali, A., Nair, V., Collodi, G., Lewis, J.H., Camprini, M., Manes, G., Goronkin, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amplifiers
Circuits
Devices
Diodes
HEMTs
Heterojunctions
Integrated circuit technology
Mathematical analysis
Microwave devices
Microwave integrated circuits
Microwave technology
Microwaves
Mixers
MMICs
Monolithic integrated circuits
Oscillators
Tunneling
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Summary:This paper deals with recent achievements in the field of an emerging technology termed the quantum monolithic microwave integrated circuit (QMMIC). QMMIC consists of a heterojunction interband tunneling diode and a high electron-mobility transistor monolithically integrated to obtain a new functional device. This technology enables the realization of low-voltage, high-density, and high-functionality circuits. A detailed description of the design and analysis techniques for several circuits such as an amplifier, an oscillator, and a mixer, along with the analytical treatment of the principle of operation are given in this paper. A number of prototypes implemented in InP technology constitute the proof-of-concept of the unique features of QMMIC circuit blocks for low-power wireless systems.
ISSN:0018-9480
1557-9670
DOI:10.1109/TMTT.2003.809175