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US 4,217,468 AGranted
Spiral line oscillator
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorsJohnnie W. Rice, Ronald J. Gripshover, Millard F. Rose, Richard C. Van Wagoner
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Abstract
A compact lightweight high power RF generator for use in military systems combines the principles of vector inversion transform systems with a RF tank circuit. The capacitively stored energy in the lines is discharged by means of high speed switching techniques with the energy store being a part of the tuned circuit.
Claims9
A compact, lightweight RF power source comprising:
- a high-voltage, vector-inversion generator including a low impedance switch which when closed initiates vector inversion;
- at least one tuned inductor connected to one side of the high voltage output of said generator;
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- a high-speed switch interconnecting said inductor and the other side of the high voltage output of said generator for converting said generator and inductor into an RF source when the switch is closed.
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