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Gap modulator for high speed scanners

US4577933A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1983
Grant dateMar 25, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/471
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An acousto-optic modulator for a high speed/high resolution raster output scanner, the modulator have a substrate composed of substantially pure gallium phosphide, with a relatively thin high frequency transducer comprised of a piezo electric layer sandwiched between metal electrodes and employing a conformable adhesive to prevent distortion of the crystal or transducer.

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