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College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1979
Description
Portable UHF transceivers typically require minimal current
drain frequency converters to multiply the frequencies generated
by crystal controlled oscillators up to the UHF band. The step
recovery diode (SRD) provides an approach to frequency multiplication
that requires no d.c. bias and hence minimizes battery drain.
This thesis compares the SRD to the more conventional varactor
and analyzes SRD device physics and characteristics. SRD operation
is explained in terms of the conduction and depletion intervals.
The rapid transition from the conduction to the depletion
mode allows the SRD to generate high order harmonics of the input
frequency. A step-by-step design procedure for a series mode
frequency multiplier is presented and empirical observations are
used to help explain multiplier operation. The jump phenomena
and hysteresis effects previously unexplained in relation to SRD
multipliers are explored. Finally, it is shown that the SRD can
function as a parametric amplifier.
drain frequency converters to multiply the frequencies generated
by crystal controlled oscillators up to the UHF band. The step
recovery diode (SRD) provides an approach to frequency multiplication
that requires no d.c. bias and hence minimizes battery drain.
This thesis compares the SRD to the more conventional varactor
and analyzes SRD device physics and characteristics. SRD operation
is explained in terms of the conduction and depletion intervals.
The rapid transition from the conduction to the depletion
mode allows the SRD to generate high order harmonics of the input
frequency. A step-by-step design procedure for a series mode
frequency multiplier is presented and empirical observations are
used to help explain multiplier operation. The jump phenomena
and hysteresis effects previously unexplained in relation to SRD
multipliers are explored. Finally, it is shown that the SRD can
function as a parametric amplifier.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
97 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
13970
Additional Information
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1979.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1979
Date Text
1979
Date Issued (EDTF)
1979
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FAU
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FADT13970
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monographic
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Person Preferred Name
STROBEL, RUSSELL ALAN.
Graduate College
Physical Description
97 p.
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STEP RECOVERY DIODE WITH APPLICATIONS AS A FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER
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Origin Information
1979
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
STEP RECOVERY DIODE WITH APPLICATIONS AS A FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER
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STEP RECOVERY DIODE WITH APPLICATIONS AS A FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER