Lumped element, broad-band microwave apparatus using semiconductor diodes operating in the trapatt mode

摘要

A semiconductor diode operated in the TRAPATT mode generates or amplifies a microwave signal at a plurality of harmonically related frequencies. Harmonic energy extraction networks include variable lumped capacitance elements for tuning. The harmonic energy extraction networks are used to extract energy at a single desired output frequency from the microwave signal. The selected output frequency is then transmitted to a terminating load impedance.