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Methods and apparatus for antimonide-based backward diode millimeter-wave detectors

US8592859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2009
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F30/222

Abstract

Example methods and apparatus for Antimonide-based backward diode millimeter-wave detectors are disclosed. A disclosed example backward diode includes a cathode layer adjacent to a first side of a non-uniform doping profile, and an Antimonide tunnel barrier layer adjacent to a second side of the spacer layer.

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