Diamond Schottky p-i-n Diodes: DC, Small-Signal and Large-Signal Behavior for RF Applications

Vishal Jha, Harshad Surdi, Franz Koeck, Robert J. Nemanich, Stephen M. Goodnick, Trevor J. Thornton

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Abstract

The paper features the fabrication, characterization, and modeling of diamond Schottky p-i-n diodes grown by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The electrical measurements are used to extract the parameters for a unified lumped-element SPICE model. The sub-circuit model accurately reproduces the forward and reverse bias DC characteristics, the capacitance-voltage and S-parameter measurements, as well as the large-signal, non-linear properties of the diodes. An early insertion point for diamond electronics will be high power RF passive systems such as receiver protectors and mixers. We validate the model by comparing it to the measured non-linearities produced by the diode in a single-ended unbalanced RF mixer configuration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2022 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages918-921
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665496131
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2022 - Denver, United States
Duration: Jun 19 2022Jun 24 2022

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
Volume2022-June
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period6/19/226/24/22

Keywords

  • diamond
  • p-i-n diodes
  • SPICE
  • Wide band gap semiconductors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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