A novel low-ringing monocycle picosecond pulse generator based on step recovery diode

Jianming Zhou, Xiao Yang, Qiuyuan Lu, Fan Liu

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Abstract

This paper presents a high-performance low-ringing ultra-wideband monocycle picosecond pulse generator, formed using a step recovery diode (SRD), simulated in ADS software and generated through experimentation. The pulse generator comprises three parts, a step recovery diode, a field-effect transistor and a Schottky diode, used to eliminate the positive and negative ringing of pulse. Simulated results validate the design. Measured results indicate an output waveform of 1.88 peak-to-peak amplitude and 307ps pulse duration with a minimal ringing of -22.5 dB, providing good symmetry and low level of ringing. A high degree of coordination between the simulated and measured results is achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0136287
JournalPLoS ONE
Volume10
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Aug 2015

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