Abstract:
Current transformer apparatus includes a toroidal core with a secondary winding thereabout. A metallic shield and coupling member surrounds the core and has a central longitudinal opening therein for the insertion of a coaxial current carrying conductor, the current of which is to be sensed. The shield and coupling member within the longitudinal opening is laterally slotted about the cylindrical surface thereof to allow direct and close electromagnetic coupling between the coaxial conductor and the core. In one embodiment, an inner shield is provided about the core and is slotted about the exterior periphery thereof. The impedance of the coaxial conductor and the transformer may be matched by a coaxial line extending through the opening in the shield and coupling member to optimize coupling. In another embodiment, a secondary winding terminating resistance is variable by inclusion in a removable coaxial resistance cartridge. Several transformers may be cascaded in tandem by passing the output of one coaxially into the input of another.
Abstract:
An improved cathode structure for high current, low pressure electric discharge devices is described as comprising an oxide emissive mix coated filament mounted axially within a hollow open-ended refractory metal cylinder. Unusually high discharge currents on the order of 2 to 50 amperes are provided with this electrode structure for long periods of time.
Abstract:
Current transformers which exhibit a uniform response and freedom from distortion as a function of frequency of currents sensed include a secondary winding having a number of turns about a suitable core. Oscillation-damping resistances are connected between electrically uniformly spaced points along the secondary winding and a common low-inductance conductor.
Abstract:
An improved microwave switch is disclosed wherein an arc is struck between metallic electrodes creating a metal vapor or plasma therebetween. This plasma, in one embodiment, is allowed to diffuse into the waveguide, thereby opening the switch and shortcircuiting the waveguide. A septum within the waveguide is used to deflect the plasma from the windows at either side of the switch, thereby preventing a metallic layer from building up on the windows which would induce reflection within the waveguide.