Filters, W/G, All standard / complex types
Size: compact, minimized, any custom 3d shape
Mass: minimized if required
Technology: Waveguide
Fc= ~2GHz to ~100GHz, BandWidth= Narrow/Medium/Wide(~ W/G Bandwidth), RL= ~ 20dB+, Low Insertion Loss (e.g. 0.1dB, 0.5dB..), High Rejection (120dB or higher), High Selectivity
Without transmission zeroes or with few or multiple transmission zeros for increased rejection, selectivity, minimized size/mass and special complex requirements
E plane or H plane topology, Temperature compensated..
Alone or with integrated cleaner filter for increased Rejection bandwidth (e.g. for harmonic suppression)
Any interfacing/connectors, see Specifications
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Microwave radio, Radars, Space/Satellite communications, High power systems, Test equipment, etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Filters, W/G, quasi Low Pass
Corrugated, Waffle Iron
Size: compact, minimized
Mass: minimized if required
Technology: Waveguide
Fc= ~2GHz to ~100GHz, BandWidth= Medium/ Wide, RL= ~ 20dB+, Low Insertion Loss (e.g. 0.1dB, 0.4dB..), High Rejection, High Selectivity
Stand alone applications or integrated as a cleaner filter for increased Rejection bandwidth (e.g. for harmonic suppression) of other filters, diplexers, multiplexers
Any interfacing/connectors, see Specifications options
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Microwave radio, Radars, Space/Satellite communications, High power systems, Test equipment, etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Filters, SIW
Size: compact, miniature, custom 2d shapes
Mass: minimized if required
Technology: Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW)
Fc= ~1GHz to ~ 60GHz, BandWidth= Narrow/Medium/Wide(~ W/G Bandwidth), RL= ~12 to ~20dB, Low Insertion Loss, High Rejection, High Selectivity
Several advanced technologies (comparing to standard/classical solutions) are implemented for increased rejection, selectivity, minimized size/mass and other complex requirements.
Temperature compensated solutions possible
Alone or with integrated cleaner filter for increased Rejection bandwidth (e.g. for harmonic suppression)
Any interfacing/connectors, see Specifications
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Primary applications are where lightweight, miniature, compact solutions for integration are required with low loss (lower than with PCB TEM mediums) and where waveguides cannot be used (too big/bulky)
Primarily targeting: Space/Satellite, Airborne applications, Medium power systems, Microwave radio, Radars etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Filters / Diplexers / Multiplexers
Dielectric Resonators
Size: compact, miniature, custom 2d/3d shapes
Mass: Lightweight
Technology: High Q Dielectric Resonators (pucks, toroids, coaxial)
Suspended substrate technology or on support disks
Fc= ~1GHz to ~ 40GHz, BandWidth= Very Narrow to Medium, RL= ~20dB, Very Low Insertion Loss (very high, e.g. Qu ~10000), High Rejection, High Selectivity
Several advanced technologies (comparing to standard/classical solutions) are implemented for increased Qu(reduced IL), high frequency applications, increased rejection, selectivity, minimized size/mass and other complex requirements.
Temperature compensated solutions (e.g. 0-4ppm @ 30GHz)
Alone or with integrated cleaner filter for increased Rejection bandwidth (e.g. for harmonic suppression)
Any interfacing/connectors, see Specifications
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Primary applications are where lightweight, miniature, high performance solutions (e.g. for integration) are required with very low loss (even lower than with W/G mediums)
Primarily targeting: Space/Satellite, Airborne applications, Low/Medium power systems, Microwave radio, Radars etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Filters / Diplexers / Multiplexers
Suspended Substrate
Size: compact, miniature, custom 2d shapes
Mass: Lightweight
Technology: Suspended Substrate Stripline (SSS)
Fc= ~1GHz to ~ 50GHz, BandWidth= Narrow / Medium / Wide(~octaves), RL= ~12 to ~16dB, Medium/Low Insertion Loss, Medium/High Rejection, Medium/High Selectivity
Alone (single filters) or as a complex filter integrated consisting of several simple integrated into a single housing
Any interfacing/connectors, see Specifications
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Primary applications are where lightweight, miniature, compact solutions for integration are required.
Primarily targeting: Space/Satellite, Airborne applications, Medium power systems, Microwave radio, Radars etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Diplexers / Multiplexers, W/G
Size: compact, minimized, any custom 3d shape
Mass: minimized if requred
Technology: Waveguide
Fc= ~2GHz to ~100GHz, BandWidth= Narrow/Medium/Wide(~ W/G Bandwidth), RL= ~ 20dB+, Low Insertion Loss, High Rejection, High Selectivity
Without transmission zeroes or with few or multiple transmission zeros for increased rejection, selectivity, minimized size/mass and special complex requirements
E plane or H plane topology
Alone or with integrated cleaner filter for increased Rejection bandwidth (e.g. for harmonic suppression)
Any interfacing/connectors, see Specifications
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Microwave radio, Radars, Space/Satellite communications, High power systems, Test equipment, etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Printed Antenna, Medium Linear array, Single
Size: 14 x 38 mm, 12 elements
Tehnology: PCB, Planar/Flat/Panel
K band, ~25GHz
Gain = 18.5 dBi, Lobes ~20dB, RL~22dB,
Efficiency = ~95%, Front/Back >30dB
Application = WLAN, Digital radio
Printed Antenna, Smaller Linear array, Single
Size: 50 x 80 mm, 3 elements
Tehnology: PCB, Planar/Flat/Panel
C band, ~ 6GHz
Gain= 12 dBi, Lobes~ 12-15dB, RL~18-20dB,
Efficiency = ~96%, Front/Back ~12dB
Application = Test equipment
TRANSITIONS: Ridge waveguide to Coaxial
Size: Ultra Short ~ 30-35mm
Mass: Lightweight
Coaxial connector position:
90dg, End Launch (Inline/Axial) or any other
Technology: Rigde W/G, Coaxial
Fc~12GHz, BandWidth = 6-18GHz, RL~20, Very Low Insertion Loss
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Or any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
TRANSITIONS: Rectangular W/G to Coaxial
Size: Short or UltraShort ~ 30-35mm
Mass: Lightweight
Coaxial connector position:
90dg, End Launch (Inline/Axial) or any other
Technology: Rectangular waveguide, Coaxial
Fc= ~1GHz to ~ 100GHz, BandWidth= Whole or Fraction of waveguide bandwidth, RL= ~20 to 26dB, Very Low Insertion Loss
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Or any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
TRANSITIONS: Rectangular W/G to Microstrip/PCB
Size: UltraShort (3-5x reduction comparing to classical)
Mass: Lightweight
Microstrip line position: 90dg, End Launch (Inline/Axial) or any other
Technology: Rectangular waveguide, Microstrip
Fc= ~1GHz to ~ 50GHz+, BandWidth= Whole or Fraction of waveguide bandwidth, RL= ~20(fraction W/G BW) ~12-15dB(whole W/G BW, i.e. Ultra Wide Band), Very Low Insertion Loss (e.g. X band ~0.3dB)
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Simple/Flexible installation in W/G perfect for tuning.
Developed for SAT/Space applications for High Bit Rate Modulation Schemes
Or any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Wilkinson power dividers / combiners, PCB
Size: compact, miniature (for integration)
Mass: Lightweight, PCB
Technology: Microstrip or other PCB Technologies
Fc= ~1GHz to ~50GHz, BandWidth= Narrow or Wideband (~octaves), RL= ~16(narrow BW) ~10-12dB (Wide Band), Low Insertion Loss, Amplitude imbalance ~ +/-0.1dB, Phase imbalance ~ +/-10° (degrees)
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Solid state power combiners, Digital radio, Modulators etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Power Dividers / Combiners, Waveguide, W/G
see Examples Systems
Directional Couplers, PCB
Size: compact, miniature (for integration)
Mass: Lightweight, PCB
Technology: Microstrip or other PCB Technologies
Fc= ~1GHz to ~50GHz, BandWidth= Narrow/Medium, RL= ~16(narrow BW) ~10-12dB (Wide Band), Low Insertion Loss, Amplitude imbalance ~ +/-0.1dB, Phase imbalance ~ +/-10° (degrees)
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Solid state power combiners, Digital radio, Modulators etc
For any custom specifications, see: Technology, Specifications options
Directional Couplers, W/G
Size: compact, minimized, any custom 3d shape
Mass: minimized if required
Technology: Waveguide
Fc= ~2GHz to ~100GHz, BandWidth= Narrow or WideBand (cover whole W/G Bandwidth), RL= ~ 20 to 26dB, Low Insertion Loss, Low Amplitude Low Phase imbalance, High performances
Coupling levels, e.g.: 3dB, 7db, 10dB, 20dB, 50dB, any.
Coupling: Riblet, Branch line, Multi-hole coupling, Moreno Cross-Guide, etc, E plane, H plane topology
Exact performances depend on overall specification, connectors, frequency, etc
Applications: Microwave radio, Front Ends, Power management, Test points, etc
For any custom specifications, Technology, Specifications options