Abstract: In a magnetron anode, an anode surrounds a central cathode. The anode is of a segmented structure having a plurality of annular segments stacked together along its length. Each annular segment includes a strap, the strap being distributed substantially along the entire axial length of the anode vanes. This enables mode separation to be achieved, even for long anode lengths and, hence, permits high power operation to be achieved. In addition, the segmented structure of the anode gives a mechanically robust design.

Abstract: In a magnetron anode, an anode (6) surrounds a central cathode (1). The anode (6) is of a segmented structure having a plurality of annular segments (9) stacked together along its length. Each annular segment (9) includes a strap (10), the strap being distributed substantially along the entire axial length of the anode vanes (8). This enables mode separation to be achieved, even for long anode lengths and hence permits high power operation to be achieved. In addition, the segmented structure of the anode gives a mechanically robust design.

Abstract: A power management system for providing power to a main system, such as a telecommunications device, includes a number of modules that are joined by module-to-module interfaces that achieve a common EMC containment barrier. In one embodiment, a battery module defines a first EMC compartment that houses one or more backup batteries, a battery management module defines a second EMC compartment that includes circuitry such as recharging circuitry, and a power entry module includes a third EMC compartment. The power entry module has an input/output connection to the battery management module and has an AC input. An output cable extends from the power entry module to the main system. Compliant metallic module-to-module gaskets preserve EMC integrity at cable pass-throughs from the battery management module to the battery and power entry modules. The modules are mounted to a system housing in a manner that secures the modules in a desired relationship.

Abstract: First and second jaws are arranged to hold a key for fitting the key to a lock. A first jaw includes an anvil surface and a second jaw includes a lateral cutting lip that is arranged to cut slightly into the key when the latter is clamped securely in the tool whereby to hold a key firmly in a rigid extension of the tool. The second jaw includes an integral post that fits in the usual aperture in the head of the key to help stabilize the key in the tool. Also, the tool includes an abutting edge that forms a stop in the inserted position of the key in the tool.

Abstract: A magnetron includes a cathode assembly which comprises a helically wound wire supported by a ceramic cylindrical member. Emissive material is located between adjacent turns of the conductor and connection is provided to the conductor via a rod and tube. When current is passed through the conductor (2), the emissive material (4) is directly heated.