SOLID STATE COMMUTATOR STUDY
Abstract
Research concerns the establishment of techniques for the design of a solid state commutator utilizing photoconductive and electroluminescent cells. The operating characteristics of these components were investigated to determine their capabilities as elements of a switching device. The most feasible types of photoconductor switching networks were analyzed and the development and measurements of each are described. Properties particularly considered are the ON/OFF output ratio, attenuation, capability of handling large numbers of inputs, linearity, and noise level. An 8 channel commutator, utilizing the developed T-section switch and binary grouping output, was constructed and tested. Bandwidth and minimum signal levels are discussed in terms of the design predictions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0258789
Entities
Organizations
- General Electric