Abstract: Laser apparatus with an electro-optic Q-switch assembly comprises a lasing medium which produces an unpolarized light beam when pumped, a polarizing beam splitter dividing the unpolarized beam into two orthogonally polarized parallel sub-beams, and a totally reflecting turning element which returns each sub-beam to the beam splitter along the path of the other sub-beam. A Q-switch is located in the path of one of the sub-beams. When the Q-switch is energized, the reflected polarization-shifted sub-beams are recombined at the splitter and pass through the lasing medium and adjacent partially-reflecting element as the output. When the Q-switch is deenergized, the sub-beams are dumped at the splitter which prevents the laser from oscillating.

Abstract: A microprocessor controller converts one or more sensor signals to a time multiplexed digital signal which is converted to an analog voltage signal by a digital-to-analog converter. A switching circuit, under the control of the microprocessor, selectively applies the analog signal to a plurality of current sources thereby setting the output current from each current source.

Abstract: An antenna mount includes a mounting plate which holds an antenna such as a microwave horn. The mounting plate is connected by a hinge to a baseplate. The angle of the mounting plate with respect to the baseplate is controlled by an adjustable brace extending between the antenna mounting plate and a bracket, allowing adjustment of elevation. The baseplate is pivotally mounted on a mechanical ground allowing independent adjustment of azimuth.

Abstract: A logic circuit detects an eight bit flag, "01111110," which according to an accepted telecommunication protocol begins and ends each packet of serially sent digitized voice or data. The circuit may easily be added to existing hardware.

Abstract: The annular energy distribution in the output beam of a laser having an unstable resonator is evenly distributed across the entire beam profile by a synthesizer comprising a pair of mirrors adjacent to the output end of the resonator and operative on the output beam to redirect part of the beam from the annular outer portion to the energy-vacant central portion. One of the pair of mirrors is partially optically transmissive and concavely shaped and is disposed to reflect and converge part of the outer beam portion toward the other mirror and to transmit the balance. The other mirror is highly reflective and convexly shaped and is disposed to redirect and collimate the reflected beam part within the central portion toward the concave mirror parallel to the outer beam portion.

Abstract: A primary electrochemical cell having an oxidizable active anode material, a cathode current collector, and an electrolytic solution comprising a liquid cathode material and an electrolyte solute dissolved therein. The cathode current collector includes a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyenes, polyphenylenes, polyheterocyclics, mixtures thereof, copolymers thereof, and cross linked polymers thereof.

Abstract: A data rate converter for use in telecommunications inserts supervisory bits into a data stream to increase the data rate, in one application, from 56 kbps to a standard 64 kbps. A standard 64 kbps PCM telephone channel uses 8-bit words for transmission, whereas 56 kbps occupies only 7 bits of an 8 bit word in such a telephone channel. Supervisory bits are inserted at the exact time when the data channel clock signal and the transmission line clock signal are in phase alignment.

Abstract: A signal detection circuit having a balanced modem is described. A switching circuit responsive to a selected linear input signal provides a square wave having the same frequency as the linear input signal. The modem, using a DC bias provided from the square-wave signal, is responsive to the square wave and linear input signals for providing a DC output having a magnitude proportional to the magnitude of the selected linear input signal.

Abstract: A battery stack has a plurality of inner frames and a plurality of outer frames. Pairs of inner and outer rings are connected by a web of porous insulating material which separates battery plates. The frames are fused together forming a unity housing with an inner electrolyte well.

Abstract: An integratable mu-law PCM decoder including only a single operational amplifier having a unit valued feedback capacitor C1, and second and third unit valued switched capacitors C2 and C3. Switch means cyclically connects C2 between ground and either ground or a reference voltage, and across C1 for providing an indication on C2 of the step offset in a prescribed segment; cyclically connects C3 between ground and the reference voltage and across C1 for stepping through segments below the prescribed segments; transfers all of the charge on C2 to C1 for the prescribed segment; and alternately connects opposite sides of C3 to ground and across C1 for segments above the prescribed segment for redistributing charge on the capacitors and producing an analog signal sample on C1. In an alternate embodiment for satisfying the A-law, all charge on C3 is transferred to C1 for only a first segment that is below the prescribed segment.

Abstract: An integratable mu-law PCM decoder including only a single operational amplifier having a unit valued feedback capacitor C1, and second and third unit valued switched capacitors C2 and C3. Switch means cyclically connects C2 between ground and either ground or a reference voltage, and across C1 for providing an indication on C2 of the step offset in a prescribed segment; cyclically connects C3 between ground and the reference voltage and across C1 for stepping through segments below the prescribed segments; transfers all of the charge on C2 to C1 for the prescribed segment; and alternately connects opposite sides of C3 to ground and across C1 for segments above the prescribed segment for redistributing charge on the capacitors and producing an analog signal sample on C1. In an alternate embodiment for satisfying the A-law, all charge on C3 is transferred to C1 for only a first segment that is below the prescribed segment.

Abstract: A lamp is provided on a telephone handset to notify the user that a message is waiting. The lamp is energized by a 1 hertz square wave obtained by demodulating a high frequency carrier sent from a transmitter.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying film coatings of material to electrical component bodies having axial leads includes adhesive tape for supporting the components in spaced relationship. A supply reel carries a supported plurality of such components. A shaft has a circumferential row of transversely oriented pockets for receiving component bodies whereby their leads are parallel. The shaft is oriented with respect to a lower reservoir providing liquid polyurethane, so that, as it rotates, sequential pockets pass through the liquid material, retaining menisci thereof therewithin. As the component bodies are received by the menisci retained pockets, underside portions of the components are coated with liquid material. A brush applies liquid material from a upper reservoir to upper portions of the carried bodies. The brush smooths the upper portions to avoid formation of globs or blobs thereon.

Abstract: Apparatus for continuously making an electret tape having an electrically conductive strip with dielectric layers on opposite sides thereof in which the tape is moved vertically in the direction of its length. A pair of opposed electrodes connected to a high voltage source and continuously wetted with a dielectric fluid contact the respective dielectric layers to electrostatically charge each layer. A second pair of identical electrodes connected to the high voltage source and the dielectric fluid supply is spaced above the other electrode pair and repeats electrostatic charging of the dielectric layers to insure uniformity of charge thereon. Fluid on the layers is dried by air blown against them as the tape emerges from the second electrode pair.

Abstract: A method of fabricating CMOS integrated circuits including the ordered steps of: depositing a layer of phosphorus doped silicon oxide; heating the oxide layer at a temperature and duration sufficient to reflow and densify it; forming contact apertures in the oxide layer for exposing source and drain regions of transistors; and cleaning the wafer in an etchant solution for rounding off sharp edges on the oxide layer prior to contact metallization. In a preferred embodiment, all steps between forming contact apertures and through metallization are formed at a temperature that is lower than the temperature that will cause flow of the oxide layer.

Abstract: Apparatus for making an electret tape having an electrically conductive strip with a dielectric layer on one side thereof comprises tape supply and take-up reels arranged to move the tape from the former to the latter in an upwardly inclined plane and an electrostatic charging assembly between the reels having a dielectric fluid applicator for applying the fluid directly to the dielectric layer, a sponge-like electrode connected to a high dc voltage source, and an air blower for drying the fluid on the tape. The electrode is longitudinally spaced from the fluid application point in the direction of tape movement, engages the dielectric layer across its full width, and is wetted on the tape input side by the fluid on the layer. The blower is on the tape output side of the electrode with a baffle spaced closely to the dielectric layer between the blower and the electrode.

Abstract: A battery of electrochemical cells employing several identical housing sections of conductive material stacked in a series arrangement with insulation between them at the points of connection. Each two adjacent housing sections form an enclosed chamber. Each chamber contains the electrochemical system of an electrochemical cell with the anode members in contact with one of the housing sections forming the chamber and the cathode members in contact with the other of the housing sections forming the chamber. The electrochemical cells within each chamber form a battery of cells arranged in series both physically and electrically with each housing section serving as the positive terminal for the cell of one chamber and the negative terminal for the cell of an adjacent chamber.

Abstract: A reserve battery of electrochemical cells employing several housing sections of conductive material stacked in a series arrangement with insulation at the points of connection. Each two adjacent housing sections form a chamber. Each chamber contains anode members in contact with one of the housing sections forming the chamber and cathode members in contact with the other of the housing sections forming the chamber. A central conduit through the stack of housing sections is formed by inner walls of the housing sections. Holes in these walls provide passageways from the conduit into the chambers. To activate the cells an electrolytic solution stored in a reservoir is forced into the conduit and through the passageways into each chamber. A series of one-way valves along the conduit physically and electrically seal off the solution in each chamber from that in every other chamber. Thus, each chamber contains an activated electrochemical cell with the cells connected in series to provide a battery.