Ultrafast sampler with non-parallel shockline
US7170365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/2822
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrafast sampling system includes an interposer and a sampler that include series of Schottky diodes configured with a non-parallel waveguide to form shocklines or nonlinear transmission line (NLTLs) that produce a differential strobe pulse. The shocklines are defined by non-parallel conductors that are configured as, for example, triangular, dentate, arcuate, or other shapes, or as conductors that have edges that are triangular, dentate, arcuate, or the like. The conductors are defined with respect to a substrate, and are airbridged so that at least some portions of the conductors are displaced from the substrate to reduce waveguide capacitance. Electrical connection to the sampler is made with airline having a inner conductor that is deformable to contact an input pad defined on the sampler.
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