Basic Theory and Application of Tunnel Diodes

by S. Gentile (1962)

A detailed easy-to-understand coverage of the physics of electron tunneling with a unique and simplified explanation of amplification and oscillation using negative resistance. Includes the operation of associated circuit components, and detailed analyses of practical circuits for a wide range of uses. Profusely illustrated.

310 pages ... in Adobe PDF format on CDROM

Contents:

Introduction

Fundamental Theory of Tunnel Diodes

• Structure of Matter
• Impurities and Current Carriers in Crystals
• P-N Junctions
• P-N Junction, Energy Level Considerations
• Junction, Tunnel Diodes
• Tunneltrons

Amplification and Oscillation using AC Negative Resistance

• History and Devices
• Amplification, Series Arrangment
• Oscillation, Series Arrangement
• Amplification, Parallel Arrangment
• Oscillation, Parallel Arrangment
• Compound Connected Amplifiers

Amplifier Considerations and Circuits

• Noise Considerations
• Distortion
• Temperature Characteristics
• BIAS Considerations
• Amplifiers

Cascading Tunnel Diode Amplifiers

• General
• Matched Transmission Line Techniques
• Matched Amplifiers using Quarter-Wave Transmission Line
• Hall-Effect Isolators
• Hybrid Junction
• Ferrite Circulator

Semiconductor Combinations and Characteristics

• General
• Series and Parallel Tunnel Diode Combinations
• Backward and Back Diodes
• Tunnel Diodes and Transistors

Oscillators

• General
• LC Resonant Oscillators
• Relaxation Oscillators

Pulse and Switching Circuits

• Switching Characteristics
• Triggered Circuits
• Gating Circuits

Modulators, Demodulators and Heterodyne Detectors

• Modulators
• Demodulators
• Heterodyne Detectors

Appendix

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