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Microwave controlled field effect switching device

US4387386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1980
Grant dateJun 7, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/87

Abstract

A microwave switching device replacing PIN diodes and operating at higher eeds requires reduced switching current. A field effect controlled device is utilized with no ground plane, for elimination of source-ground and drain-ground capacitance. Massive source and drain structures reduce terminal inductance. A low resistance active region provides dynamic switching capability improving over prior art devices in operating frequencies and speeds.

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