Abstract:
A high-speed electron beam signal processor suitable for timemultiplexing a plurality of digital signals is disclosed. A focused electron beam, which may be developed by an electron gun, is conically scanned. The conical beam is passed through an addressing plate structure which includes a plurality of plate electrode members, each for receiving a separate digital input signal. The beam is deflected in accordance with the signals addressed to the addressing plates as it travels past these plates in succession. The beam passes from the addressing plates through an electrostatic lens which focus it onto a target. The target which may comprise a target diode provides a multiplexed output signal in accordance with the digital inputs fed to the addressing plates.