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Responsivity vs. RF Input Power
The plot below is an example of how the responsivity changes as a function of RF input power for a specific WR10 detector at ~93
GHz. For small signal RF input power, the detector is in the square law region, where the detector output voltage is proportional to
the RF input power.
The general shape of the curve is consistent for all diode detectors. However, the scale will vary with frequency and the detector
design and other operating conditions, for example temperature.
Responsivity vs. RF input power data can be supplied for all shipped ZBDs at an additional cost.
Figure 1: Responsivity vs. RF Input Power
The performance (responsivity vs. RF input power) is shown for a specific WR10ZBD at ~93 GHz.
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