Tunnel diodes utilizing deep-levels in low-temperature-grown (LTG) gallium-arsenide (GaAs) are demonstrated. These tunnel diodes achieve peak-to-valley current ratios as high as 22, a record negative-conductance-per-area of 1/226 Xlm, and a record peak current density of 16 kA/cm, all at room-temperature. 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. PACS: 72.20.H; 73.50.F; 85.30.M; 71.55.E; 73.61.E;...