High-Power and High-Efficiency 1.3 THz Transmitter Using Discrete Schottky Diode Technology

We report the development, manufacture and characterization of a commercial THz source operating in the 1.23-1.41 THz range. The source is based on the active multiplication chain (AMC) technology approach including all commercially available components with a total DC power consumption of 15 W. The reported AMC can provide 400 $\mu$W peak RF power and a typical 200 $\mu$W of RF output power. These kinds of sources can be used for a wide range of application, being the characterization of the 1.2 THz Heterodyne JUICE-SWI receiver the main purpose of the presented example.