Development and Characterization of THz Planar Schottky Diode Mixers and Detectors
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چکیده
The characterization of a 1.1-1.7 THz planar Schottky-diode mixer is described. Initial measurements yielded a mixer noise temperature of 5900 K (DSB) and conversion loss of 12 dB (DSB) at 1.57 THz. The responsivity of the mixer was measured to be higher than 200-400 V/W over the frequency range 1.1-1.5 THz. Also, the same diode was used as a 2nd harmonic mixer as part of a solid-state 1.45-1.5 THz transceiver, with measured dynamic range of > 40-50 dB.
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