We design and manufacture waveguide and quasioptical mode launchers to convert one waveguide mode into another or to convert waveguide modes to free-space Gaussian beams. We offer standard HE11 mode launchers for injection into corrugated waveguides. These launchers are designed for high HE11 content with low insertion loss.
HE11 Launchers
A range of standard HE11 launchers are available. Compatible corrugated uptapers are also available for these launchers to increase the output waveguide diameter to larger values. Some standard products and their performance is listed below. Please contact us for custom launchers.
| Model No. | Frequency Range | W/G Band | Output Dia. | Typical Loss | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12HEL095318 | 90-100 GHz | WR-10 | 31.75 mm | -1.0 dB | ||||
| 12HEL263125 | 260-270 GHz | WR-3.4 | 12.50 mm | -1.1 dB | ||||
| 12HEL395125 | 390-405 GHz | WR-2.2 | 12.50 mm | -1.2 dB | ||||
| 12HEL527125 | 510-540 GHz | WR-1.4 | 12.50 mm | -1.5 dB | ||||
| 12HEL695125 | 680-720 GHz | WR-1.2 | 12.50 mm | -2.5 dB |
Typical Performance
The launchers are typically characterized at the factory to measure insertion loss. Far field radiation patterns can also be provided. The performance of some of our standard HE11 launchers is shown below.
