Abstract: Connected in series with a thyristor (1) are two IGFETs (2, 3) one to the anode side and the other to the cathode side. Between the inner thyristor zones (6, 8) and the outer IGFET connections, a threshold circuit (10, 11) is connected to each. The threshold voltage of the threshold circuit is higher than that of the p-n junctions between the outer and adjacent inner thyristor zones (6, 7; 8, 9) including the voltage drop of the conducting IGFET. The switch is turned off by operating to turn off the IGFETs. The current then flows via the threshold elements through the two inner zones (6, 8). The charge carriers of this diode are evacuated very quickly, since carrier injection from the outer zones is no longer possible.

Abstract: Electrical noise filter with a filter housing, with electrical terminals led out at open face ends, in particular flat plugs, litz wires, plug pins, and with electrical components, in particular inductances and capacitances which, embedded in sealing compound, are installed in the filter housing and connected to the terminals. The filter housing is extended so that the terminal elements facing outwardly are disposed within the filter housing and shielded.

Abstract: A comb-like slotted melting arbor (4) having a transverse groove of a size equal to the wire diameter is used to strip insulated, preferably thermoplastic insulated, solid and stranded wires both partially at intermediate sections and at the ends. The arbor is pressed against the solid and/or stranded wire with a specific force and is briefly heated by means of a current pulse.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for accumulating (counting) the occurrences of different types of events (such as trips travelled by an automobile) and storing these counts in substantially permanent form. The apparatus includes a logic element for determining both the occurrence of an event (trip travelled) and the type of event (length of trip), and a non-volatile memory such as a "fusable-link" PROM or UV-erasable PROM, associated with and connected to the logic element, for accumulating and substantially permanently storing the statistical information.

Abstract: The invention concerns electroradiographic image recording and reproducing apparatus in which a radiation image is stored as an electrical charge pattern in a photoconductive layer (6). This image is then converted, by scanning with a beam of light (22), into a sequence of electrical signals which are picked up by strip electrodes (7) arranged on the photoconductive layer surface. The signal-noise ratio may be improved and a large number of amplifiers may be eliminated, according to the invention, by providing a discharge electrode (8) on the photoconductive layer (6) at a distance from the ends of strip electrodes (7). During read-out, the respective strip electrode (7) along which the scanning takes place is electrically connected with the discharge electrode (8) by illuminating (23) the intermediate space (25) between the latter and the strip electrode (7). Such an apparatus is useful, in particular, for the visual reproduction of X-ray images in medical X-ray diagnostics.

Abstract: A bistable multivibrator circuit responds to the voltage across a device to be protected. The circuit changes its state when this voltage drops below a predetermined value.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for testing an electrical circuit by means of signature analysis. Responses to a sequence of test patterns from the circuit under test are supplied to a linear feedback signature register (LFSR) which produces a signature signal at its output representing its current state in dependence upon its prior state and the received response signal. A programmed read-only-memory is addressed by these state signals of the LFSR and produces, at its output, a logical "1" signal if the current signature represents a permissible state of the LFSR and a logical "0" if the state is not permissable. This checking occurs throughout and during the testing sequence in contrast to conventional signature analysis wherein the comparison only occurs at the end of the testing sequence.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for testing an electrical circuit by means of signature analysis. Responses to a sequence of test patterns from the circuit under test are supplied to a linear feedback signature register (LFSR) which produces a signature signal at its output representing its current state in dependence upon its prior state and the received response signal. A programmed read-only-memory is addressed by these state signals of the LFSR and produces, at its output, a logical "1" signal if the current signature represents a permissible state of the LFSR and a logical "0" if the state is not permissible. This checking occurs throughout and during the testing sequence in contrast to conventional signature analysis wherein the comparison only occurs at the end of the testing sequence.

Abstract: A printer includes a printhead, a driven platen to advance the paper, which simultaneously provides counter-pressure to the printhead, and a paper-cutting bar which includes a cutting edge on which the paper can be cut. A paper compartment holds a paper supply, through which the platen is accessible for paper insertion. A cover plate or lid covers the paper compartment. In order to assure safe operation, the cutting edge of the paper-cutting bar is mounted outside of the most constricted space between the platen axle and the paper-cutting bar. The end of the paper-cutting bar includes the cutting edge thus covering the platen so that the end of the cover plate penetrates beneath or overlaps the specified end of the paper-cutting bar in the closed position.

Abstract: A multi-channel device for the measurement of variable magnetic fields produced by various field sources, with field strengths of less than 10.sup.-10 T, having in each channel a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID), a gradiometer consisting of superconducting coils of predetermined dimensions, and superconducting connecting elements between the quantum interference device and the gradiometer. In addition, electronic equipment for the evaluation, processing and presentation of the information obtained at the quantum interference devices is provided. To increase the sensitivity of the measurement device by taking into account the distance between the field source and the gradiometer coil, the dimensions (diameter d) of the individual gradiometer coils (17.sub.j, 19.sub.

Abstract: Configuration for temperature treatment of substrates, in particular semiconductor crystal wafers, comprised of a carrier for receiving the substrates to be treated, a frame-like support for receiving the carrier, whereby the frame-like support is connected to a time-controlled compressed air cylinder and can be shifted in axial direction by means of a roller guide, as well as heating devices. The heating devices are connected to a vacuum suction configuration, and includes one, disk-shaped heating plate with a flute type opening on top, to which the substrates contained in carrier are vacuum sucked. The configuration is used for low temperature processes used in conjunction with semiconductor technology, especially photolithographic processes, and eliminates unnecessary reloading or other rearranging procedures.

Abstract: A method and a circuit are provided for tuning or calibrating the gain of the radiation detectors of a radiation detection system. For each radiation detector tuning point the energy map status is measured in parallel. Thereby an energy response vector is obtained, which is multiplied with a predetermined deconvolution matrix. The deconvolution matrix is the inversion of a contribution matrix containing matrix elements C.sub.ij, each such matrix element C.sub.ij of said contribution matrix representing the relative contribution level of a radiation detector j of said detection system for a point radiation source placed at a location i. Thus a calculated gain vector is obtained with respect to which the gains of the radiation detectors are adjusted such that an ideal gain vector is obtained.

Abstract: Electrical surface wave filter with a piezoelectric substrate support which carries on its top side an input and output transducer (14, 15), each electrically connected with a printed circuit via external input and output terminals (22, 23), and fastened by its backside on a metal support (11, 12) which comprises grounding terminals (20) integrally formed in one piece. An arrangement of symetrically disposed grounding terminals (20) eliminates the problem of electric cross-talk between the input and output terminals (22, 23).

Abstract: A first pinhole and an associated first pin and also a second pinhole and an associated second pin are mounted between a detector head and a detector head supporting structure such that the first pinhole and the first pin are concentric with a first axis and the second pinhole and the second pin are concentric with a second axis. The pins can be shifted relatively to each other along each axis in opposite directions, so that when one pin intrudes in its pinhole the other pin is located outside its pinhole. The axis of the intruding pin defines the trunnion axis of the detector head.

Abstract: Electrode configuration for use in medical applications, in particular for implantable cardiac pacemakers, includes a porous synthetic material, in particular porous polyfluoroethylene which is used as insulation for the wiring associated with the electrode. The pore size should be 4 .mu.m or less. It is preferable to sinter the surface to a non-porous, smooth layer.

Abstract: Apparatus for the manufacture of large-surfaced, band-shaped silicon bodies for solar cells through a continuous layering process which uses a net-like structured graphite carrier unit. The net-like structure is used in conjunction with a melting pot made from graphite for receiving silicon smelt. The smelt is fed via a drain opening provided in the floor section of the melting pot to the carrier unit guided through a canal which has been arranged in horizontal direction below the melting pot. In order to ensure a continuous replacement of the smelt volume in the layering canal, the canal is shaped in downward direction as a shallow basin made from quartz, whereby the basin areas "a" and "b" are of different depth. In this manner, a "reserve volume" is provided, which ensures a uniform layering. The apparatus allows a continuous production of silicon bands for solar cells.

Abstract: This invention refers to a traveling-wave tube with cylindrical evacuated sheath 3, which is surrounded by a permanent-magnet system including pole shoes 1 and magnet rings 2 inserted between the pole shoes, while pole shoes 1 inserted in evacuated sheath 3 and the parts of them that surround beam axis 7 are designed as small tubes 4. Every second pole shoe is coupled as an active pole shoe 1 to magnet ring 2, and pole shoes 5 that are inserted between are connected with evacuated sheath 3. This traveling-wave tube is capable of focusing with greater efficiency and at higher frequencies than existing systems. This invention also provides that active pole shoes 1, which are coupled to magnet rings 2, are made of magnetic metal and that at least front ends 8 of small tubes 4 are made of non-magnetic metal. In addition, pole shoes 5 inserted between are made of non-magnetic and their small tubes 6 of magnetic metal.

Abstract: The device is for a superconducting magnetic coil assembly that is to be cryogenically cooled by a liquid coolant, and is subdivided into several partial winding sections that are connected one after the other to protect the assembly in the event of an unintended transition from the superconducting state to the normal conducting state. A protective resistor is connected in parallel with each partial winding section and the ends of adjacent partial winding sections that face one another are connected to the corresponding ends of their respective protective resistors by a common section of an electrical conductor. With a passive protection device of this kind, it should be possible to use protective resistors with a relatively small mass. According to the invention, the protective resistors are located in the exhaust gas stream of the coolant, and in each of the sections of the conductor that are common to adjacent partial winding sections there is located a small auxiliary resistor.

Abstract: An X-ray film holder is disclosed comprising a bottom (1) to receive both the X-ray film (6) and image intensifying screens (7, 8) placed against the film, and a lid (2) to close the holder. The bottom (1) and the lid (2) are provided on all sides with grooves (3) and projections (4) that fit into one another so that the lid (2) can slide with respect to the bottom (1) by means of the guide system thus formed, and is interlocked with the bottom (1) on all sides when in the closed position. A foam cushion (10), placed within a cover (9) made of airtight material, which extends roughly over the entire film surface, is connected to the lid (2) by means of the wall of the cover. The cover (9) and the lid (2) are provided with interconnecting openings (11, 12) for the evacuation of the interior of the cover. The holder can therefore be opened after it is evacuated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diagnostic radiology setup with means for suppressing stray radiation and with an image intensifier television chain with image storing means. There is provided a perforated diaphragm of radiation-absorbing material near the tube, which diaphragm can be introduced into the ray path selectively. Two image memories for an X-ray picture with a diaphragm and an X-ray picture without a diaphragm and an image processing system serve for comparing the image information of the two X-ray pictures to determine and eliminate the stray radiation component.