APPLICATIONS OF ACOUSTIC CHARGE-TRANSPORT

The emerging technology of acoustic charge transport (ACT) has enabled the implementation of powerful new signal processors capable of handling high-speed RF and microwave signals in their natural analog domain. The development of ACT technology has led to the implementation of fully programmable analog signal processors capable of performing over 45 billion multiply-and-accumulate operations per second. These processors are finding application as adaptive filters and equalizers in a variety of commercial and military systems. This paper provides an introduction to the operation and performance capabilities of the ACT device and discusses seven applications now under development.