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Heterostructure p-n junction tunnel diodes.

Authors :
Day, D. J.
Chung, Y.
Webb, C.
Eckstein, J. N.
Xu, J. M.
Sweeny, M.
Source :
Applied Physics Letters; 9/10/1990, Vol. 57 Issue 11, p1140, 3p
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Heterostructure p-n junction tunnel diodes with high peak to valley ratios (12: 1) at room temperature are demonstrated. The variation of peak and valley currents in diodes with different tunnel barriers is described, and the mechanisms responsible for the valley current and its temperature dependence are proposed. Ways to improve the peak to valley ratio and reduce junction capacitance are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
HETEROSTRUCTURES
DIODES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00036951
Volume :
57
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Applied Physics Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9834699
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.103515