Research Article

IMPATT Diodes Based on , , and Oriented GaAs: A Comparative Study to Search the Best Orientation for Millimeter-Wave Atmospheric Windows

Table 2

Electron and hole ionization rate constants for , , and oriented GaAs [13].

Carrier (×107 m−1), (×107 V m−1) and Crystal orientation

Electrons0.7760.912219.000
4.4504.77029.500
6.9103.4801.000

Holes63.10034.70034.700
23.10021.80022.700
1.0001.0001.000