Current ramps into tunnel diode until switching occurs, producing a 20 ps edge. Q1, squarewave clocked from O1, switches Q2-Q3 capacitively loaded current source, producing repetitive ramps at Q4. Ascending current through output resistors triggers tunnel - 2

AuthorsJim Williams
Main DocumentArticle «20 picosecond rise time pulse generator»
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Current ramps into tunnel diode until switching occurs, producing a 20 ps edge Q1, squarewave clocked from O1, switches Q2-Q3 capacitively loaded current source, producing repetitive ramps at Q4 Ascending current through output resistors triggers tunnel Page 2