A novel array processor is provided with a plurality of local memories in each data processing element and allows these local memories to be accessed simultaneously, so that a plurality of local memories provided for each data processing element can simultaneously be accessed. The array processor is also has one local memory which is provided with a plurality of output ports for each data processing element, so that all the output ports can simultaneously be accessed, permitting the local memory...

An array microphone is a directional microphone having an improved directional characteric in which both the sensitivity and the sound pressure frequency response are uniform within the recording area and more particularly, the quality and level of sound remain unchanged. The array microphone includes a microphone array including a plurality of microphone units, and a two-dimensional filter for filtering an output of the microphone array in the dimensions of both time and space. When the two-dim...

Thyristors of one conductivity type formed as an array in a first semiconductor body are respectively connected in parallel with thyristors of the opposite conductivity type formed as an array in a second semiconductor body to produce an array of triacs. In each body the thyristors are separate except for a common anode or cathode region and terminal connection, and are formed in an epitaxial layer divided by PN junction isolation regions on a substrate of opposite conductivity type. The thyrist...

Connector and processes for preparing same for demateably interconnecting arrays of contact pads. The connector has a preformed elastomeric sheet-form member provided with a series of apertures through each of which an electrically conductive plated metal deposit extends. An integral end of the deposits protrudes outwardly beyond a surface of the sheet-form member, forming contact surfaces for demateably engaging the pads.

A photodiode array comprises a plurality of n channels, each channel having a photodiode which is reverse biased such that it acts as a current source. Each channel further comprises an A/D converter for providing a digital output signal (DATA) which is representative o the photo current (Iph) provided by the photodiode and therefore of the intensity of the light impinging on the photodiode. The A/D converter comprises a controllable current source, an integrator circuit, a comparator for compar...

An array (1) of tools for use in planting in combination produce a variety of patterns of operation to provide a required density and pattern of plants. Each tool (6) is provided with an independent sensory/motor system (9) which moves the tool (6) independently with respect to the array (1). A controller (14) in response to a control signal positions the tool (6) automatically in a desired location. The control signal may be an environmental cue such as a region of illumination controlled by th...

Processes for preparing same for demateably interconnecting arrays of contact pads. The connector has a preformed sheet-form member provided with a series of apertures through each of which an electrically conductive plated metal deposit extends. An integral end of the deposits protrudes outwardly beyond a surface of the sheet-form member, forming contact surfaces for demateably engaging the pads.

A contact array (20) for electrically connecting an energy source (10) to a radio (35) and a charger (15), comprising a circuit assembly (40) having integral radio, charger, and circuit package contacts (52, 54, 56) extending from one end of the circuit assembly (40). Terminals (66) extend from a second end of the circuit assembly (40) for connecting to the energy source. A circuit package (60) is disposed adjacent the charger contacts (54) to electrically and mechanically support the contacts.

A contact array (10) for electrically connecting an energy source (20) to a radio (12) and a charger comprising a circuit assembly (31) having a plurality of integral radio and charger contacts (38, 40) extending from one end of the circuit assembly (31). Two terminals (34) extend from a second end of the circuit assembly (32) for connecting to the energy source (20), and means for attaching (42) a component (44) to the top side (32) of the assembly (31). The means for attaching (42) are integra...

This invention is a parachute array in which a plurality of hydrophones are attached to the skin of a planar or volumetric parachute or affixed to strings that are positioned around a planar or volumetric parachute. When the parachute is moved through water, the parachute will expand and provide the necessary tension forces to maintain and position the hydrophone array in a particular geometric orientation without the use of any rigid structural members.