@article{MAKHILLJEAS2017121814800, title = {Non-Linear Analysis of Self-Switching Diodes as Microwave Rectifiers}, journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences}, volume = {12}, number = {18}, pages = {4540-4543}, year = {2017}, issn = {1816-949x}, doi = {jeasci.2017.4540.4543}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2017.4540.4543}, author = {Shahrir Rizal,Zarimawaty,Sanna,Wan Zuki Azman,Muammar Mohamad and}, keywords = {Non-linear analysis,rectifier,evaluated,rectifying,voltage,SSDs,rectifies}, abstract = {A planar device known as the Self-Switching Diode (SSD) has been demonstrated as a high-speed rectifier, up to terahertz frequencies. The rectifying properties of SSD are dependent on a nonlinear current-voltage characteristic of the device. In this research, the rectification of two SSD rectifiers has been reported and their performances were evaluated. The observed results showed a good agreement with the nonlinear theoretical analysis of both rectifiers by means of a Taylor series which can be utilized in improving the rectifying performance of any diode-based rectifier specifically for diodes with tunable threshold voltage such as SSDs.} }