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Synthesis of a hybrid NLTL frequency doubler: Effects of diodes' parasitic elements
Author(s) -
Duraz E.,
Duchamp J. M.,
Ferrari P.,
Tao J. W.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.10717
Subject(s) - frequency multiplier , schottky diode , diode , microwave , optoelectronics , electrical engineering , energy conversion efficiency , materials science , bandwidth (computing) , engineering , telecommunications , cmos
We give some conception rules to design hybrid‐frequency multipliers based on nonlinear transmission lines (NLTLs). The parasitic diodes' impact on the NLTL dispersive behavior and hence on the bandwidth position and conversion efficiency is pointed out. An 18‐section NLTL, designed with GaAs Schottky diodes for a 16–32 GHz frequency doubler, provides 31% conversion efficiency with 19‐dBm output power. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 36: 190–193, 2003; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.10717