Abstract: A multiport distribution network is provided that supports N inputs and N outputs, where N>1, the multipart distribution network providing an independent distribution path extending from each input to each output, each path being formed from a sequence of at least two fundamental units. Each fundamental unit comprises a circuit formed of multiple resonator cavities and having n input ports for receiving respective input signals, and n output ports for outputting respective output signals, where n>1, and wherein the circuit is configured to: (i) at each input port, split an input signal received at that input port into n equal signal components and provide each of the n signal components to a respective output port of the circuit; and (ii) at each output port, combine the signal components received from the n input ports to form an output signal for that output port. The multipart distribution network is configured to apply the same filter transfer function along each independent distribution path.

Abstract: A multiport distribution network is provided that supports N inputs and N outputs, where N>1, the multipart distribution network providing an independent distribution path extending from each input to each output, each path being formed from a sequence of at least two fundamental units. Each fundamental unit comprises a circuit formed of multiple resonator cavities and having n input ports for receiving respective input signals, and n output ports for outputting respective output signals, where n>1, and wherein the circuit is configured to: (i) at each input port, split an input signal received at that input port into n equal signal components and provide each of the n signal components to a respective output port of the circuit; and (ii) at each output port, combine the signal components received from the n input ports to form an output signal for that output port. The multipart distribution network is configured to apply the same filter transfer function along each independent distribution path.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for use as a flux material in a tinplating process, which comprises an aqueous solution of one or more hydroxy phenyl compounds of general formula (I), wherein M=a cationic species, preferably H, substituted or unsubstituted ammonium, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or tin; R=H, C1-C6 linear or branched alkyl, alkoxyl or alkenyl, or aryl (which may be substituted); m=2 or 3; n=0, 1 or 2, the composition containing from about 0.1 g/1 to saturation of said compound of general formula (I). There is also disclosed a process for treating matte tinplate and a process for tinplating using such composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing low molecular weight phenol-aldehyde resin which has predominantly 4 phenolic units in a chain and in which the phenolic ring has a substituent R which is an alkyl group and optionally contains methylol groups on either end of the chain, by reacting formaldehyde with p-alkyl phenol in the presence of ammonia as base in a liquid reaction medium. The resins can be used in producing demulsifiers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a polyoxyalkylene derivative of a phenolic resin, by reacting under base-catalyzed conditions the phenolic resin with the appropriate alkylene oxide(s) so that the polyoxyalkylation is carried out by: A) using a phenolic resin which has a water content of less than 0.5% w/w, B) reacting the phenolic resin initially with about one mole of the alkylene oxide(s) per mole of the resin in the absence of a base catalyst in an inert atmosphere at a temperature below 140.degree. C. until the partial pressure of the alkylene oxide(s) reactant is substantially neutralized, and C) reacting the product from step (B) above with the remainder of the alkylene oxide(s). These derivatives are good emulsifiers and demulsifers.