Abstract: A low cost microwave antenna. Microwaves are radiated from or collected by a thin layer radiating-collecting microwave guide section in which a dielectric slab is sandwiched between a metallic bottom plate and a metallic radiating-collecting cover plate. The cover plate contains a large number of slots spaced to produce outgoing or define incoming microwaves beams having directions determined: (1) by the directions of propagation of microwave radiation within the radiating-collecting microwave section and (2) by the frequency of the radiation. In a collection mode, a microwave lens focuses microwave radiation propagating in the waveguide section at focal locations which are dependent on the direction of propagation of the radiation in the waveguide. Alternatively, in a radiation mode, the lens converts microwave energy broadcast from said focal locations into parallel beams propagating in the radiating-collecting microwave guide section.

Abstract: A beam of radiation radiates in sequence an array of semi-conductor switches at an extremely rapid rate. Electron-hole pairs created by radiation permit the semiconductor switches to conduct electric current for a very brief period of time.

Abstract: An electronic means to cyclically control the heat or air conditioning source in an environmental temperature control system so that the heat exchange surfaces are maintained within a predetermined range to maximize heat exchange efficiency and minimize total operating time of the heat or cooling source. The apparatus incorporates a temperature responsive transducer which provides a voltage level that is compared to an analog representation of a controllable, periodic output of a digital counter to produce a signal for selectively energizing the heat or cooling source of the environmental temperature control system for a time period proportional to heat demand but limited to relatively short durations of time so as to minimize or limit the temperature of the heat exchange surface during temperature modification demand periods.

Abstract: A test set for an amplifier or other electronic device in which a waveform enerator furnishes a modulated RF signal to the item under test. Sensors extract samples of the RF signal at the item's input and output. A detector-mixer network compares and processes the input and output sample signals and produces signals at its output which are indicative of the phase distortion and amplitude distortion introduced by the item. The phase and amplitude distortion signals are sampled and held for each modulating signal pulse and are then processed to compile statistical data regarding the item's performance.