The development of a new SAW convolver with a bandwidth 45 MHz, interaction time 12 μs and which employs 3-phase unidirectional transducers is discussed. The resulting device has high efficiency (−58 dBm) and displays good self-convolution suppression. Only single-stage fabrication is required.
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