Abstract: The microstrip line for high frequency applications has a metallic ground electrode, a metallic signal conductor and a dielectric arranged between ground electrode and signal conductor. The dielectric consists of a relaxed, more specifically pre-stretched, polymer film that is coated on one side with a self-adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuator for electromagnetic valve control in which the yokes of the electromagnets have a slotted design by means of the yokes consisting of a plurality of solid parts joined to one another.

Abstract: A method of operating an actuator for electromagnetically controlling a valve in an internal combustion engine involves supplying a heating current to the operating coils of the actuator before starting the internal combustion engine from a cold start condition. Thereby, the operating coils, the components surrounding them, and the lubricant are heated to ensure proper viscosity of the lubricant and thus proper operation of the actuator.

Abstract: An actuator for electromagnetically controlling a valve with a device comprising a magnetic field sensor and a magnetic field transmitter for determining the instantaneous position of a retaining plate, the magnetic field sensor and the magnetic field transmitter being surrounded by magnetic screening.

Abstract: On a known electromagnetic actuator for valve control of an internal combustion engine an armature (1) is moved by magnetic force between the pole faces (21, 31) of an opening magnet (2) and a closing magnet (3) to activate an intake/exhaust valve (5). Owing to the work that has to be done when the intake/exhaust valve (5) is opened in order to counteract the high internal gas pressure in the combustion chamber the opening operation takes longer than the closing operation. The disclosed actuator permits faster opening of the intake/exhaust valve (5), in that the magnetic force exerted by the opening magnet (2) is increased for large stroke lengths (d.sub.o) in comparison with the magnetic force exerted by the closing magnet (3) on the armature (1) in conjunction with the same stroke length (d.sub.s) by the provision of a two-section connecting sleeve (7) enclosing the space between the pole faces (21, 31).