Papers by Keyword: Microwave Switches

Abstract: Multi-diode broadband microwave signal modulators based on 4H-SiC p-i-n diodes were fabricated and fully characterized. The three-diode modulators are characterized by a transmission loss of 1-2 dB and isolation of 27-34 dB in the 2-7 GHz frequency range. Two-diode modulators were specially designed for high-temperature operation. These modulators are characterized by a transmission loss of 1.1-2.6 dB and isolation of 33-44.5 dB, in the 2-7 GHz frequency range at temperatures up to 300°C.

Abstract: 4H-SiC p-i-n diodes were designed, fabricated and characterized for use in microwave applications. The diodes exhibited a blocking voltage of 1100 V, a 100 mA differential resistance of 1-3 &, a capacitance below 0.5 pF at a punchthrough voltage of 100 V and a carrier effective lifetime between 15-27 ns. Single 4H-SiC p-i-n diode switches, operating in X-band, exhibited insertion loss 0.7 dB, isolation up to 25 dB and were able to handle microwave power up to 2.2 kW in pulsed mode of operation. The switching speed of the switches has not exceeded 20 ns.