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IMPATT Diode Calculator: Resonant Frequency and CW Power

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This page provides information about an IMPATT diode calculator. The formulas for calculating resonant frequency and CW power are also explained.

Inputs

Outputs

EXAMPLE:

  • INPUTS:

    • η (Efficiency) = 15%
    • Vo (Operating Voltage) = 100 volts
    • Io (Operating Current) = 200mA
    • Vd (Carrier Drift Velocity) = 2E5
    • L (Drift Region Length) = 6 µm

  • OUTPUTS:

    • CW Output Power = 3 Watts
    • Resonant Frequency = 16.67 GHz

IMPATT Diode Calculator Formulas

The following equations are used in the IMPATT diode calculator:

IMPATT diode formula, equation

Where:

  • f = Resonant Frequency
  • P = CW Output Power
  • Vd = Carrier Drift Velocity
  • L = Drift region length
  • η = Efficiency (numeric value)
  • Pdc = Operating Power = Max. operating voltage x Max. operating current
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