Microwave Unit

The Microwave Unit, allows to study different microwave waveguide configurations for introduce students the main concepts about microwave communications through waveguide and antennas systems.

ATENG 10966 — Microwave Unit

• The “ATENG 10966” unit basically consists of:
• Electronic console (in metallic box):
  Gunn oscillator connector.
  Power meter connector.
  Power meter display.
  SMA connector to slotted line.
  SWR measurement display.
• Power meter:
• Based on thermistor. Wide frequency range: 10 – 12000 MHz.
• Level range: -55 dBm – 18 dBm. Stability over temperature. Slope: -25mV/dB.
  Connector to electronic console.
• Slotted line:
• Tunnel diode detector mounted. Frequency range: 2 – 18 Ghz. VSWR max: 3.5:1.
• Maximum input power: 100 mW (20 dBm). Work in the quadratic detection zone.
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Longitudinal movable diode detector holder.
  Millimeter ruler. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
  SMA connector to electronic console.
• Gunn oscillator (microwave signal generator):
• Gunn oscillator diode. Frequency band: X band (fixed at 10.525 Ghz).
• Power output: 17 dBm. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
  Connector to electronic console.
• Broad-wall waveguide directional coupler:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Three ports (input, output and coupled).
  Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• Cross-guide waveguide directional coupler:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Four ports (input, output, isolated and coupled). Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• Hybrid Tee:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band).
  3 dB coupler. Four ports (two co-linear, sum and difference). Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• 6 dB fixed attenuator:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Fixed attenuator at 6 dB. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• 15 dB fixed attenuator:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Fixed attenuator at 15 dB. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• Vertical variable attenuator:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Precision micrometer. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• Horizontal variable attenuator:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Precision micrometer. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• Termination load (dummy load):
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Adapted load. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
  Two short circuit terminations.
• Two horn antennas:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Sectorial horn flared in the direction of the electric plane (H-plane).
  Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• Adjustable termination:
  Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Movable short circuit. Precision micrometer. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
• Microwave absorber plate: plate with resistive material.
• Microwave reflector plate: plate with metallic material.
• Four tower antennas with adjustable height, including each one: waveguide holder and degree disc with position indicator.
  Ten quick release fasteners for an easy operation with the waveguide devices.
  Cables and accessories, for normal operation.