Transferred electron devices

Common characteristics of all active two

terminal solid state devices is negative
resistance
In negative resistence , current and voltage
are out of phase by 180
Voltage drop is negative and power is
generated by power supply generated
r
Differential negative resistance is developed in
bulk state
Criterion for classifying the modes of
operation
Depending on various materials, properties ,
paramaters and operating conditions
Four different modes are developed for n type
GaAs
Specimen length L is an important perimeter
Free electrons concentration is controlled
through doping
Typical dimensions are 150m to 150m and
30m length
Modes of operation

Gunn oscillation mode
Limited space charge accumulation mode
Stable amplification mode
Bias circuit oscillation mode