WR28 Ka Band Waveguide Switch

Description

This is a WR28 Ka Band Waveguide Switch that is used to switch an input waveguide to either the A or B output port, these waveguide switches are typically used in satellite and microwave communications to switch high power RF equipment safely. The WR28 Ka Band Waveguide Switch can be supplied in a range of configurations allowing it to be integrated with any existing waveguide redundancy or switching system. These waveguide switches can be controlled in a manual physical manner or electrically in an automatic system with control logic.
WR28 Ka Band Waveguide Switch Electrical Specifications

Operation Frequency: 26.5-40GHz
Return Loss: -23dB Min
Isolation: 55dB Min
Insertion Loss: .15dB Max
Power Handling: 400W
Driving Voltage: Optional
C-Form Contacts: Optional
Inhibit Contacts: Optional (Open Before VSWR Exceeds 1.3:1)
Switching Time: 60 Msec Max
Power Connector: Optional

WR28 Ka Band Waveguide Switch Mechanical Specifications

Waveguide Size: WR28
Flange: Optional
Pressure: 20 PSI (Including Driver)
Material: 80% Aluminium
Finish: Lusteron on Waveguide, Anodize on Driver
Weight: 330 grams

WR28 Ka Band Waveguide Switch Environmental Specifications

Operating Temp: -40° to +75°C
Non- Operating Temp: -50°T0 +100°C
Humidity: 100%

STEP Electronics is the authorised distributor for AST Microwave products in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. STEP Electronics hold a wide range of wave guide components in-stock in Sydney to facilitate rapid dispatch.
AST Microwave’s range of Waveguide, Coaxial, and Dual Switches stem from 40 years of microwave experience. Since AST’s founding in 1992, AST has shipped over 30,000 switches to more than 100 countries. AST’s commitment is to give their clients a top quality product with a very fast delivery. All AST switches undergo stringent testing including full pressure testing and 2000 operation burn in test, your switch is guaranteed to perform under the harshest conditions.