Title :
A comparison of simple low-power wedge-type X-band waveguide absorbing load implementations
Author :
Stander, T. ; van der Walt, P.W. ; Meyer, P. ; Steyn, Werner
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
Abstract :
Two inexpensive waveguide absorbing loads are constructed and measured, each using a single thin resistive sheet absorber supported by styrofoam walls, and 50 mm in length. It is found that a V-cut wedge displays less reflection than a tapered wedge, with -30 dB reflection across a band 8.5 - 12.4 GHz.
Keywords :
low-power electronics; microwave devices; waveguides; V-cut wedge; X-band waveguide; frequency 8.5 GHz to 12.4 GHz; inexpensive waveguide; load implementations; simple low-power waveguide; styrofoam walls; thin resistive sheet absorber; wedge-type waveguide; Absorption; Africa; Length measurement; Loaded waveguides; Magnetic materials; Prototypes; Radar measurements; Reflection; Sheet materials; Waveguide transitions;
Conference_Titel :
AFRICON 2007
Conference_Location :
Windhoek
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0987-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0987-7
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.2007.4401506
