Model and simulation of a new ultra-narrow trigger frequency alterable pulse generator

Abstract

Two new kinds of ultra-narrow trigger frequency alterable picosecond pulse generator are presented. One can produce positive pulses and the other can produce negative pulses. The two pulse generators are subdivided into three parts: signal driving circuit, differentiator network and pulse shaping circuit. The pulse shaping circuit is made of step recovery diode (SRD) and short-circuit microstrip line. A positive pulse with width of 54 ps (50%–50%), rising time of 30 ps (10%–90%) and falling time of 32 ps (90%–10%), and a negative pulse with width of 54 ps (50%–50%), rising time of 30 ps (90%–10%) and falling time of 30 ps (10%–90%) are achieved in simulation. All of the components are ready-made and inexpensive. They can be applied in ultra-wideband (UWB) communication system, such as transmitters and receivers.