Inventors:
Harvey C. Nathanson - Pittsburgh PA
Michael C. Driver - McKeesport PA
Regis J. Betsch - Monroeville PA
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Corp. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
H04B 138
H01P 110
Abstract:
A radio frequency transmitting shutter operable at low power and high speed for use in the protection of a radar or electronic warfare array comprising a multiplicity of individual conductive beam members interconnected by electrostatic switches formed using high yield, common photolithographic methods is disclosed. Further, a photosensitive embodiment of this device which would allow activation of the shutter wherever the light falls upon the shutter during radar protection, is disclosed and claimed.