Orthomode transducers and methods of fabricating orthomode transducers
US9680194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P11/002
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Orthomode transducers (OMTs) and methods of fabricating OMTs are disclosed. According to disclosed embodiments, an OMT includes a housing defining an internal waveguide. The housing may be composed of a first cast housing member attached to a second cast housing member. The first housing member may include a first side of the waveguide that is cast into the first housing member. The second housing member may include a second side of the waveguide that is cast into the second housing member. A method of fabricating an OMT may include arranging at least one casting insert in at least one mold, casting the housing in the mold and casting a waveguide in the housing using the at least one casting insert. The disclosed devices and methods provide cost effective solutions for fabricating OMTs of various operating frequencies that share a substantially similar outer housing shape and size.
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