THz LOCAL OSCILLATOR SOURCES
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Planar GaAs Schottky diode based multiplier chains driven by HEMT power amplifiers have now demonstrated useful power beyond the 1 THz range. This paper will briefly review the state-of-the-art in planar Schottky diode multiplier chains for coherent detection. Future challenges and promising emerging technologies will also be outlined.
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