High peak power microwave generator using light activated switches
US4176295A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1978 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K3/80
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high peak power microwave generator is disclosed in which a plurality of transmission lines are connected to an output wave guide at predetermined intervals along the direction of propagation. Each transmission line is periodically charged, and this electromagnetic energy is released into the wave guide upon the actuation of a light activated silicon switch (LASS) diode connected to the transmission line. The LASS diodes are actuated simultaneously by a laser beam which traverses equal optical paths to each switch. The coincident switching of the transmission lines enables the power in each line to be additive in the wave guide, and much higher output pulses can be obtained. Further, the high speed switching capabilities afforded by the LASS diodes means that the resulting high power can be obtained at a much higher frequency.
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