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Abstract

The aim of the invention is to modify prior art converters for surface acoustic waves in such a way that, despite an essentially homogeneous amplitude profile, other weighting factors can also be realized as 0 or .+-.1. The invention considers converters of the prior art that consist of prong groups which are comprised of at least two prongs, are arranged on a piezoelectric substrate, and which are assembled to form collector electrodes. According to the invention at least some of the prong groups are constructed in such a way that they differ from the remaining prong groups with regard to the wave amplitude excited thereby. In order to fulfil the aim of the invention, a combination of the following features is provided: a) the prongs form, in their entirety, a structure which tapers in a prong direction, and; b) at least some of the prong groups (21; 23; 31; 33), designated as structured prong groups, are subdivided, in a prong direction, into a number of subconverters (231; 232; 331; 332) and these subconverters are electrically connected in series. The invention can be used in components which function on the basis of surface acoustic waves, for example, in broadband band-pass filters and in delay lines.

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First Claim