Basic Theory and Application of Tunnel Diodes

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FOR the technician and practicing engineer famihar with electron-tube theory and application, this book presents a unique, simplified version of the physics of the relatively complex concept of electron tunneling; this presentation applies not only to tunnel diodes but also to any comparable negative resistance device employed for amplification and oscillation. A knowledge of transistors, although desii-able, is not required for an understanding of tunnel diodes as presented here, but for those who desire it, a brief review of the fundamentals of transistors is presented in Appendix C.
Initial chapters deal with basic theoretical explanations. The phenomenon ; 'i j of electron tunneling is given a detailed
l/H and thorough coverage in Chapter 2.
This is followed by a unique presentation of the concept of "negative resistance" on a first order (non-mathematical) basis which should completely dispel the "mystery of negative resistance" usually resulting from a purely mathematical... Tovább

Fülszöveg

FOR the technician and practicing engineer famihar with electron-tube theory and application, this book presents a unique, simplified version of the physics of the relatively complex concept of electron tunneling; this presentation applies not only to tunnel diodes but also to any comparable negative resistance device employed for amplification and oscillation. A knowledge of transistors, although desii-able, is not required for an understanding of tunnel diodes as presented here, but for those who desire it, a brief review of the fundamentals of transistors is presented in Appendix C.
Initial chapters deal with basic theoretical explanations. The phenomenon ; 'i j of electron tunneling is given a detailed
l/H and thorough coverage in Chapter 2.
This is followed by a unique presentation of the concept of "negative resistance" on a first order (non-mathematical) basis which should completely dispel the "mystery of negative resistance" usually resulting from a purely mathematical presentation.
Simplified versions of the physics of operation of associated circuit components such as hybrid junctions, ferrite isolators, Hall-eifect gyrators and isolators, and backward diodes are also discussed. Also included are thorough explanations of a large number of practical tunnel diode circuits for use in computers, radar, microwave and UHF receivers and transmitters, as well as low frequency circuits.
For ease of comprehension the book is copiously illustrated with more than 200 line drawings and photographs. Vissza