Waveguide Components

Microwave Techniques manufactures waveguide components with a special focus on advanced designs for high-power microwave and RF applications. We have the ability to design, engineer, and manufacture a wide range of passive devices and assemblies. Our specialization and expertise is in high-power, low frequency waveguide components for demanding environments. We offer a portfolio of standard and custom solutions. Microwave Techniques is globally known and trusted for excellent quality, consistent performance, and ability to meet exacting specifications.

Waveguide Components

Our waveguide product line consists of the following components:

Waveguide Product Line: Overview

• WR90 to WR2300+
• Loads and Terminations
• Circulators and Isolators
• Flanges, Gaskets, and Seals
• Rigid and Flexible Waveguides
• RF Power Combining Technology
• Passive RF and Microwave Devices
• Windows, Couplers, Tuners, and more
• Waveguide Components and Assemblies

high Power Waveguide: Design, Engineering & Manufacturing

Microwave Techniques continues to lead the way in the design, development, engineering, and manufacturing of waveguide components. Our growing line of products and solutions are backed by an advanced engineering team with decades of experience. Using standard waveguide components as a building block, we continue to develop new and innovative solutions for our clients.

Accessories

• Hardware Kits
• Gaskets and Seals
• Hangers and Alignment Pins

Attenuators

• Hybrid Style Attenuators
• Fixed, Low and High Power
• Variable, Low and High Power

Calibration Kits

• Short Short Load (SSL)
• Thru Reflected Line (TRL)
• Short Open Load Thru (SOLT)

Circulators

• 3-Port Junction Style
• 4-Port Differential Phase Shift
• Ultra-High Peak and Average Power

Coaxial Transitions

• Probe Type Designs
• Cross-Bar Type Designs
• Half and Reduced Height Options

Couplers

• Array Couplers
• Cross Guide and Branch Line
• Single, Double, and Triple Loop

Flanges

• Custom Flanges and Interfaces
• CPRF (Flat) and CPRG (Grooved)
• Cover, Choke, Plate, and Contact Flanges

Flexible Waveguide

• Straight Sections
• Flexible W/G Assemblies
• Sweeps, Twists, Offsets, and Bends

Gain Horns

• Gain Horn Assemblies
• Various Waveguide Sizes
• Transmitting, Receiving or Sampling

Isolators

• Extensive 2450MHz Solutions
• Low Loss, Better Match and Isolation
• RF and Microwave Source Protection

Loads

• FXR Dummy Loads
• Super High-Power Loads
• Air and Water Cooled Loads

Miter Bends

• E-Plane and H-Plane Bends
• Various Aspect Ratios Available
• High Pressure and UHV Designs

Phase Shifters

• Manual and Motorized Units
• Ultra-High Vacuum Compatibility
• Various Waveguide Sizes Available

Power Combiners

• Hybrids, Tees, and Magic Tees
• Waveguide Transition Combiners
• Isolating and Non-Isolating Combiners

Rigid Waveguide

• Rigid Waveguide Components
• Exceeds EIA, IEC, and MIL Standards
• Flanged, Straight Rectangular Waveguide

Rotary Joints

• U-Style, L-Style, and InLine
• Transmits Extremely High Power Levels
• Pressurization: Dry Air, Nitrogen or SF6

Seals

• Leak-Free Pressurization
• Integrated Waveguide Gaskets
• Optimized Electrical and Mechanical Seal

Sweep Bends

• E-Plane and H-Plane Sweeps
• High Pressure and UHV Available
• Various Radii and Angle Configurations

Switches

• Shutter Switches
• T and Y Style Switches
• Manual and Motorized Options

Tees

• Folded Magic Tees
• E-Plane and H-Plane Tees
• Series, Shunt, and Magic Tees

Transformers

• Taper and Step Transformers
• Taper or Step To Reduced Height WG
• Taper or Step To Next Smaller WG Size

Tuners

• E-H Tuners
• Stub Tuners
• Probe Tuners

Twists

• 30°, 45°, and 60° angles
• 3-Step, 5-Step, and 7-Step Twists
• Available in LH and RH Configuration

Windows

• Gas Barriers
• Pressure Windows
• Vacuum and UHV Windows

RF Waveguide Components: Capabilities

• ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D
• Full testing and RF laboratory
• Standard and custom solutions
• Ultra-high vacuum compatibility
• Development of new components
• High pot and high pressure testing
• Dedicated high-power engineering team
• State-of-the-art microwave and RF software
• Full suite of Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)

Waveguide Components: Applications

Waveguide components are involved in a wide range of applications. They are often used in high-energy physics research, radiation oncology systems, and commercial microwave ovens. In additon, waveguide components are found in several radar applications, such as: military communications, air traffic control, satellite communications, and weather surveillance radar.

New 3D CAD Waveguide Catalog

Check out the new 3D CAD waveguide catalog for standard components.