170 GHz Passive Tripler Based on Schottky Barrier Diodes

Abstract

In this paper, a 170GHz frequency tripler is designed by using the collaborative simulation method of “field” and “circuit”. The frequency multiplier adopts reverse-paralleled diode-pair structure to realize frequency tripling without bias. When the input driving power of the designed 170GHz tripler is about 100mW, the efficiency can reach 9%.