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Accession Number:
ADA172553
Title:
Advanced Computational Techniques for Power Tube Design.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jan-Jul 86 on Phase 1.
Corporate Author:
VARIAN ASSOCIATES INC PALO ALTO CA PALO ALTO MICROWAVE TUBE DIV
Report Date:
1986-07-01
Pagination or Media Count:
53.0
Abstract:
The Microwave Tube Divisions MTD, CADCAMCAE facilities are integrated with Management Information Systems MIS. The backbone of our system is a Sytek Broadband Network LAN which interconnects terminals and micro-, mini- and mainframe computers. Other terminals and PCs, used predominantly for Production Control, are connected directly to the mainframe IBM 3081. The CAD system, comprises two Computervision System D021 computers, with various peripherals, servicing a total of nine CAD stations -- one of which functions as the Numerical Machine Control Station. Drawings are reduced to programs on the Corporate Amdahl computer and downloaded to an IBM PC and controller via the LAN which drive the numerically controlled machines. The communication means for the CAD system includes a high-speed link GNA between the two Computervision systems, to expedite file transfer, and a LAN connection for accessing other Division and Corporate computer facilities. A purposed engineeringmanufacturing data base EMDB is illustrated. The engineering portion will provide engineering records of design and performance for all tubes produced. Design parameters accumulated from past experience will be selectable via the relational data base. For example, an engineer required to design a tube with certain parameters can take advantage of past experience by retrieving a list of past designs matching the parameter list, selecting those closest to the current need and recalling engineering and production data.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
