Abstract:
A multiple-electrode discharge tube comprises a plurality of disc electrodes arranged one above another and fused with the envelope therefor. Each of the odd-numbered electrodes has a reduced diameter and a reduced thickness as compared with the even-numbered electrodes. Fusion takes place by way of high frequency heating coils disposed around the electrodes of reduced thickness. This provides a uniform heating of all of the electrodes for fusion, and avoids partial overheating of the envelope.
Abstract:
The hybrid rectifier includes a structurally parallel arrangement of field effect emitters and collector surfaces. Each respective emitter-collector section may be spaced apart a preselected distance to control the current density in that section. Current density in each section is also a function of the individual emitter pin sizes and geometry. This results in a device which may contain many individual sections having separate and distinct characteristics and thereby providing a multifunction hybrid rectifier.
Abstract:
A corrugated metal ribbon is attached between the outer circumference of a planar grid or cathode electrode and the interior opening of a contact member, the corrugated member accommodating thermal expansion differentials without distortion of the electrodes or contact members so that the electrodes that can be mounted and maintained in precise spaced relationship.