Method and apparatus for a radioisotope powered electromagnetic signal generator and transmitter
US10049779B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03L7/26
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An internally powered electromagnetic signal transmitter is described in which defined magnetic fields direct beta radioisotope electrons to induce gigahertz oscillations in resonant cavities. The device resonant cavities can be fabricated from light weight metalized plastic materials to greatly decrease its weight compared to conventional gigahertz sources. The transmitter output power, frequencies, and longevity are a function of the magnetic field strength, radioisotope quantity, half-life, and decay energy. Embodiments of the disclosed devices can transmit frequencies in the S and Ka bands.
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