Method and apparatus for bi-planar backward wave oscillator

Details Method and apparatus for bi-planar backward wave oscillator Method and apparatus for bi-planar backward wave oscillator

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Kinkead, Arnold (Department: 2817)

Oscillators

With frequency adjusting means

With voltage sensitive capacitor

C331S1170FE, C331S1170FE, C331S03600C, C331S185000, C331S167000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10916467

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure relates to a sub-millimeter backward wave oscillator. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a miniature backward wave oscillator having a biplanar interdigital circuit. In one embodiment the interdigital circuit includes diamond and is coated with an electro-conductive material.

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