Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1545990 Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

Optimal design applied to an AlξGa1−ξAsAlξGa1−ξAs heterostructure tunnel diode is used to achieve a parametrically defined nonlinear current–voltage characteristic. The design predicts that a significant reduction in spurious frequency components from a switching RF mixer can be realized using a device that is less than 17 nm thick.

► Optimal design of tunnel diode nonlinear current–voltage characteristic. ► Nonlinear current–voltage characteristic improves RF mixer performance. ► Optimal design methodology may be applied to different semiconductor devices.

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