1 – Briefly, explain the basic theory of Gunn diode oscillators.

Gunn diodes are widely used as oscillators to generate microwaves with frequencies range of 1
to 100 GHz. It is a Negative Differential Resistance device also they are called as transferred
electron device oscillator.
When the DC bias is applied to this diode it behaves in negative differential resistance and
generates microwave frequencies. Consequently, the circuit provided below is able to oscillate
at low frequencies with the presence of tuned circuit inductance and other circuit connections.

Figure1. Gunn Diode Oscillator Circuit.