In this paper,a linear optimization method(LOM)for the design of terahertz circuits is presented,aimed at enhancing the simulation efficacy and reducing the time of the circuit design workflow.This method enables the ...In this paper,a linear optimization method(LOM)for the design of terahertz circuits is presented,aimed at enhancing the simulation efficacy and reducing the time of the circuit design workflow.This method enables the rapid determination of optimal embedding impedance for diodes across a specific bandwidth to achieve maximum efficiency through harmonic balance simulations.By optimizing the linear matching circuit with the optimal embedding impedance,the method effectively segregates the simulation of the linear segments from the nonlinear segments in the frequency multiplier circuit,substantially improving the speed of simulations.The design of on-chip linear matching circuits adopts a modular circuit design strategy,incorporating fixed load resistors to simplify the matching challenge.Utilizing this approach,a 340 GHz frequency doubler was developed and measured.The results demonstrate that,across a bandwidth of 330 GHz to 342 GHz,the efficiency of the doubler remains above 10%,with an input power ranging from 98 mW to 141mW and an output power exceeding 13 mW.Notably,at an input power of 141 mW,a peak output power of 21.8 mW was achieved at 334 GHz,corresponding to an efficiency of 15.8%.展开更多
太赫兹源的输出功率是限制太赫兹技术远距离应用的重要参数。为了实现高效的太赫兹倍频器,基于高频特性下肖特基二极管的有源区电气模型建模方法,利用指标参数不同的两种肖特基二极管,研制出了两种170 GHz平衡式倍频器。所采用的肖特基...太赫兹源的输出功率是限制太赫兹技术远距离应用的重要参数。为了实现高效的太赫兹倍频器,基于高频特性下肖特基二极管的有源区电气模型建模方法,利用指标参数不同的两种肖特基二极管,研制出了两种170 GHz平衡式倍频器。所采用的肖特基二极管有源结区模型完善地考虑了二极管IV特性,载流子饱和速率限制,直流串联电阻以及趋肤效应等特性。通过对两种倍频器仿真结果进行对比,完备地分析了二极管主要指标参数对倍频器性能的影响。最后测试结果显示两种平衡式170 GHz倍频器在155~178 GHz工作带宽内的最高倍频效率分别大于11%和24%,最高输出功率分别大于15 m W和25 m W。从仿真和测试结果表示,采用的肖特基二极管建模方法和平衡式倍频器结构适用于研制高效的太赫兹倍频器。展开更多
基金Supported by the Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(Z211100004421012),the Key Reaserch and Development Pro⁃gram of China(2022YFF0605902)。
文摘In this paper,a linear optimization method(LOM)for the design of terahertz circuits is presented,aimed at enhancing the simulation efficacy and reducing the time of the circuit design workflow.This method enables the rapid determination of optimal embedding impedance for diodes across a specific bandwidth to achieve maximum efficiency through harmonic balance simulations.By optimizing the linear matching circuit with the optimal embedding impedance,the method effectively segregates the simulation of the linear segments from the nonlinear segments in the frequency multiplier circuit,substantially improving the speed of simulations.The design of on-chip linear matching circuits adopts a modular circuit design strategy,incorporating fixed load resistors to simplify the matching challenge.Utilizing this approach,a 340 GHz frequency doubler was developed and measured.The results demonstrate that,across a bandwidth of 330 GHz to 342 GHz,the efficiency of the doubler remains above 10%,with an input power ranging from 98 mW to 141mW and an output power exceeding 13 mW.Notably,at an input power of 141 mW,a peak output power of 21.8 mW was achieved at 334 GHz,corresponding to an efficiency of 15.8%.
文摘太赫兹源的输出功率是限制太赫兹技术远距离应用的重要参数。为了实现高效的太赫兹倍频器,基于高频特性下肖特基二极管的有源区电气模型建模方法,利用指标参数不同的两种肖特基二极管,研制出了两种170 GHz平衡式倍频器。所采用的肖特基二极管有源结区模型完善地考虑了二极管IV特性,载流子饱和速率限制,直流串联电阻以及趋肤效应等特性。通过对两种倍频器仿真结果进行对比,完备地分析了二极管主要指标参数对倍频器性能的影响。最后测试结果显示两种平衡式170 GHz倍频器在155~178 GHz工作带宽内的最高倍频效率分别大于11%和24%,最高输出功率分别大于15 m W和25 m W。从仿真和测试结果表示,采用的肖特基二极管建模方法和平衡式倍频器结构适用于研制高效的太赫兹倍频器。
