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Gunn Effect Devices
J B Gunn discovered periodic fluctuations of current passing through the n-type GaAs specimen…
Schottky Barrier Diode
This is a simple diode that exhibits non-linear impedance. These diodes are…
Microwave Transistors
There is a need to develop special transistors to tolerate the microwave…
Varactor Diode
A voltage variable capacitance of a reverse biased junction can be termed…
Transmission Lines Vs Waveguides
The main difference between a transmission line and a wave guide is…
Types of Transmission Lines
The conventional open-wire transmission lines are not suitable for microwave transmission, as…
Stub Matching
If the load impedance mismatches the source impedance, a method called "Stub…
Losses due to Impedance Mismatch
The transmission line, if not terminated with a matched load, occurs in…
Efficiency of Transmission Lines
The efficiency of transmission lines is defined as the ratio of the…


