Varactors
Book chapter, 2017
A varactor is a nonlinear reactive device used for harmonic generation, parametric amplification, mixing, detection, and voltage-variable tuning. However, present applications of varactors are mostly for harmonic generation at millimeter and submillimeter wave frequencies, and as tuning elements in various microwave applications. Varactors normally exhibit a voltage-dependent capacitance and can be fabricated from a variety of semiconductor materials.
Author
Jan Stake
Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Terahertz and Millimetre Wave Laboratory
RF and Microwave Semiconductor Device Handbook
1-1-1-14-
9781420039979 (ISBN)
Subject Categories
Applied Mechanics
Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
DOI
10.1201/9781420039979