Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a waveguide section including an outer layer of conductive material tubular in shape and having multiple ends; and a joining feature on at least one of the ends of the waveguide section configured for joining to a second separate waveguide section.
Abstract:
Generally, this disclosure provides apparatus and systems for coupling waveguides to a server package with a modular connector system, as well as methods for fabricating such a connector system. Such a system may be formed with connecting waveguides that turn a desired amount, which in turn may allow a server package to send a signal through a waveguide bundle in any given direction without bending waveguides.
Abstract:
A ridge waveguide (10) according to the present invention includes a ridge part (11), the ridge part (11) being in contact with both a side (14) in a long-side direction and a side (15) in a short-side direction in a cross-sectional shape of the ridge waveguide. Further, an array antenna apparatus according to the present invention includes a feeder circuit formed by a ridge waveguide (10) including a ridge part (11), the ridge part (11) being in contact with both a side (14) in a long-side direction and a side (15) in a short-side direction in a cross-sectional shape of the ridge waveguide. In this way, it is possible to provide a ridge waveguide that can be easily manufactured.
Abstract:
A waveguide comprising first and second waveguide sections, each waveguide section comprising a main body portion (12) and a connecting portion (14) at its distal end, said first and second waveguide sections being longitudinally aligned to define a conduit therethrough with a butted interface (28) therebetween, the connecting portion of each waveguide section having: (i) a first circumferential ridge (16) on its outer surface located adjacent its distal end, (ii) a second circumferential ridge (18) on its outer surface spaced apart from the first circumferential ridge, and (iii) a third circumferential ridge (20) on its outer surface located between said first and second circumferential ridges, such that a first respective recess (19) is defined between said second and third circumferential ridges and a second respective recess (17) is defined between said first and third circumferential ridges; the waveguide further comprising a sleeve member (22) over said butted interface (28), such that a respective first cavity (19a) is defined between an inner surface of said sleeve member (22) and each said first recess (19) and a respective second cavity is defined between the inner surface of said sleeve member (22) and each said second recess (17), each said first cavity (19a) having a chemical adhesive therein operative to join said first and second waveguide sections together by means of said sleeve member (22).
Abstract:
An apparatus for cutting annular corrugations in an interior surface of a cylindrical tube having a cutter head comprising a plurality of cutting teeth; a drive shaft coupled to the cutter head for spinning the cutter head; a mandrel coupled to the cutter head, wherein the mandrel defines a longitudinal axis, wherein an axis of rotation of the cutter head is parallel to, but in a position not coaxial with the axis of rotation of the cutter head; an outer eccentric coupled to mandrel, wherein the outer eccentric rotates the mandrel, wherein the axis of rotation orbits around the longitudinal axis.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a waveguide of an antenna block configured to propagate electromagnetic energy along a propagation direction. The antenna block includes a port located on a bottom surface of the antenna block and an antenna array located on a top surface of the antenna block. The antenna block further includes a set of waveguides in the antenna block configured to couple the antenna array to the port. Additionally, the antenna block includes at least one surface wave radiator, where the surface wave radiator is located on the top surface of the antenna block.
Abstract:
Sealing portions of an orthomode transducer or another antenna component is accomplished by forming first and second receptacles or channels in one half or portion of the transducer and inserting first and second type of compressible sealing components into the receptacles. Upon attaching additional portions of the transducer the compressible sealing components may be compressed, but the compression is limited to an amount within a compression range to maintain a seal.
Abstract:
A waveguide launch includes a first substrate having a first electrically insulating layer having first and second faces, an internal waveguide extending through the first electrically insulating layer, the internal waveguide being defined by an electrically conductive internal waveguide side wall, and, first and second electrically conductive layers in electrical contact with the internal waveguide side wall, and an electrically conductive probe launch. The waveguide launch also includes a second substrate having a second electrically insulating layer having third and fourth faces, a backshort recess arranged within the second electrically insulating layer, a third electrically conductive layer on the third face, and, an interconnection waveguide extending between the first and third faces.
Abstract:
Impedance optimization is difficult in microwave-band waveguide converters. To solve that problem, this waveguide converter is provided with the following: a waveguide provided so as to introduce microwaves to an antenna that performs input and output in a planar microwave circuit; a terminal waveguide that faces the aforementioned waveguide with the antenna interposed therebetween and connects to said waveguide so as to terminate same; and a conductor plate mounted so as to face the antenna. The conductor plate is electrically connected to at least part of the inside wall of the terminal waveguide.
Abstract:
Various embodiments are directed toward systems and method for manufacturing low cost passive waveguide components. For example, various embodiments relate to low cost manufacturing of passive waveguide components, including without limitation, waveguide filters, waveguide diplexers, waveguide multiplexers, waveguide bends, waveguide transitions, waveguide spacers, and antenna adapters. Some embodiments comprise manufacturing a passive waveguide component by creating a non-conductive structure using a low cost fabrication technology, such as injection molding or three-dimensional (3D) printing, and then forming a conductive layer over the non-conductive structure such that the conductive layer creates an electrical feature of the passive waveguide component.