Chaotization of Oscillations in a Single-Frequency Millimeter-Band Impact Avalanche and Transit-Time Diode Oscillator under the Influence of a Low-Frequency Harmonic Oscillation

Abstract

The change in the oscillation spectrum of an oscillator based on an impact avalanche and transit-time (IMPATT) diode of the 7-mm range under the action of a low-frequency harmonic oscillation (3 MHz) in the supply circuit of the diode is studied experimentally. It is demonstrated that, if the low-frequency oscillation amplitude exceeds the trigger negative voltage and the working point in the diode volt–ampere characteristic is located either near the trigger current (trigger negative voltage) or far from it, pulsed oscillation mode is established and, consequently, oscillations are chaotized.