A novel A/D converter using resonant tunneling diodes

A novel A/D converter using resonant tunneling diodes

A large-signal resonant tunneling diode (RTD) model is used to simulate the performance of a 2-b A/D converter. Results from the theoretical analysis, the breadboard circuit demonstration, and the SPICE3 simulation are discussed. It is shown that the unique folding characteristics of the vertically...

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Veröffentlicht in:IEEE journal of solid-state circuits 1991-02, Vol.26 (2), p.145-149
Hauptverfasser: Kuo, T.-H., Lin, H.C., Potter, R.C., Shupe, D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aerospace engineering
Analog-digital conversion
Applied sciences
Circuit properties
Circuits
Decoding
Diodes
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronic circuits
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Frequency
Resistors
Resonant tunneling devices
Signal convertors
Signal processing
Voltage
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Zusammenfassung:A large-signal resonant tunneling diode (RTD) model is used to simulate the performance of a 2-b A/D converter. Results from the theoretical analysis, the breadboard circuit demonstration, and the SPICE3 simulation are discussed. It is shown that the unique folding characteristics of the vertically integrated RTD greatly reduce the complexity of the A/D converter circuit, making analog-to-digital conversion at tens-of-gigahertz rates possible.< >
ISSN:0018-9200
1558-173X
DOI:10.1109/4.68130