GaAs PIN diodes optimized for X-band low loss and high isolation switch application are presented. The impact of diode physical characteristics and electrical parameters on switch performance is discussed. A new struc...GaAs PIN diodes optimized for X-band low loss and high isolation switch application are presented. The impact of diode physical characteristics and electrical parameters on switch performance is discussed. A new structure for GaAs PIN diodes is proposed and the fabrication process is described. GaAs PIN diodes with an on-state resistance of 〈2. 2Ω and off-state capacitance -〈20fF in the range of 100MHz to 12.1GHz are obtained.展开更多
文摘GaAs PIN diodes optimized for X-band low loss and high isolation switch application are presented. The impact of diode physical characteristics and electrical parameters on switch performance is discussed. A new structure for GaAs PIN diodes is proposed and the fabrication process is described. GaAs PIN diodes with an on-state resistance of 〈2. 2Ω and off-state capacitance -〈20fF in the range of 100MHz to 12.1GHz are obtained.