ETG Canada offers an assortment of standard waveguide components, operating in satellite communications frequencies, specifically engineered and selected to make it convenient for Solid State Amplifier Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to source their waveguide requirements from the same vendor.
Popular applications for manufacturers of both Satcom and VSAT products used in satellite communications:
- Block Up Converters (BUCs)
- Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs)
- Solid State Transceivers (TRXs)
- Solid State Power Boosters (SSPBs)
Proposed standard and custom components are available upon request.
ETG Canada’s SSPA OEM waveguide product line features space-saving, high performance designs, fabricated from machined aluminium, cast aluminium and copper alloy waveguide. Depending upon volume, ETG can supply prototypes in machined aluminium or copper alloy waveguide, then transition to a cast aluminum design as the production volumes increase, providing a scalable and versatile supply chain to meet the changing demands faced by OEMs.
Adapters
Adapters are widely used to transition from waveguide to coaxial transmission line standards. Our adapters are designed to cover popular satellite uplink frequency bands providing excellent VSWR and low loss. High quality and performance is key. Standard and custom flanges as well as various connector options are offered based on customer specifications.
Waveguide to SMA or K (2.92mm), Right Angle
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Connector | Typical VSWR | Power Handling (W) | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | SMA | 1.15 | 50 | WCA-AL-137.2-SMF005 |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | SMA | 1.15 | 50 | WCA-AL-112.1-SMF005 |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.50 | SMA | 1.15 | 50 | WCA-AL-075.1-SMF005 |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | SMA | 1.18 | 50 | WCA-AL-062.2-SMF005 |
| Ka | 34 | 29-31 | K | 1.2 | 10 | WCA-AL-034.3-KKF001 |
| Ka | 28 | 29-31 | K | 1.2 | 10 | WCA-AL-028.3-KKF001 |
Waveguide to N, Right Angle
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Connector | Typical VSWR | Power Handling (W) | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | N | 1.15 | 150 | WCA-AL-137.2-NNF015 |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | N | 1.15 | 100 | WCA-AL-112.1-NNF010 |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.50 | PN | 1.17 | 100 | WCA-AL-075.1-NPF010 |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | PN | 1.2 | 50 | WCA-AL-137.2-NPF005 |
Circulators and Isolators
ETG Canada designs and manufactures high quality waveguide circulators and isolators. We continuously strive to expand our line of ferrite devices focusing on high performance and competitive pricing. We provide our customers with highly reliable, temperature stable, and compact customized designs.
Waveguide 3-Port Junction Circulators and Isolators
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Typical VSWR | Insertion Loss Typical (dB) |
Isolation
Typical (dB) |
Forward Power Handling (W) | Isolator Reverse Power Handling (W) | Circulator Model Number | Isolator Model Number |
| C | WR137 | 5.9 – 6.4 | 1.1 | 0.15 | 26 | 500 | 250 | CIR-AL-137.1-F050 | ISO-AL-137.1-F050-R025 |
| C | WR137 | 5.6 – 7.1 | 1.15 | 0.2 | 23 | 500 | 250 | CIR-AL-137.2-F050 | ISO-AL-137.2-F050-R025 |
| X | WR112 | 7.9 – 8.4 | 1.14 | 0.15 | 24 | 300 | 150 | CIR-AL-112.1-F030 | ISO-AL-112.1-F030-R015 |
| Ku | WR75 | 13.75-14.50 | 1.12 | 0.15 | 25 | 300 | 150 | CIR-AL-075.1-F030 | ISO-AL-075.1-F030-R015 |
| DBS | WR62 | 17.3-18.4 | 1.15 | 0.25 | 23 | 250 | 100 | CIR-AL-062.2-F025 | ISO-AL-062.2-F025-R010 |
| Ka | WR28 | 29-31 | 1.22 | 0.25 | 20 | 100 | 50 | CIR-AL-042.3-F010 | ISO-AL-042.3-F010-R005 |
Terminations
ETG Canada manufactures precision waveguide terminations in a variety of popular satellite uplink frequency bands. Power levels range for low to high power, dependent of customer specifications. Our terminations can be made using aluminum or copper waveguide and customers can choose from a variety of standard flange types. Custom and special flanges are available upon request. ETG Terminations exhibit excellent performance, specifically low VSWR.
Waveguide Low Power, Short
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Typical VSWR | Power Handling (W) | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | 1.15 | 50 | TER-AL-137.2-L005 |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | 1.12 | 50 | TER-AL-112.1-L005 |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.50 | 1.14 | 40 | TER-AL-075.1-L004 |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | 1.15 | 30 | TER-AL-062.2-L003 |
| Ka | 34 | 29-31 | 1.17 | 10 | TER-AL-034.3-L001 |
| Ka | 28 | 29-31 | 1.17 | 10 | TER-AL-028.3-L001 |
Waveguide Medium Power, Short
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Typical VSWR | Power Handling (W) | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | 1.15 | 100 | TER-AL-137.2-M010 |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | 1.12 | 100 | TER-AL-112.1-M010 |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.50 | 1.14 | 80 | TER-AL-075.1-M008 |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | 1.15 | 50 | TER-AL-062.2-M005 |
| Ka | 34 | 29-31 | 1.17 | 50 | TER-AL-034.3-M005 |
| Ka | 28 | 29-31 | 1.17 | 50 | TER-AL-028.3-M005 |
Waveguide High Power, Convection Cooled
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Typical VSWR | Power Handling (W) | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | 1.15 | 400 | TER-AL-137.2-H040 |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | 1.12 | 200 | TER-AL-112.1-H020 |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.50 | 1.14 | 150 | TER-AL-075.1-H015 |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | 1.15 | 150 | TER-AL-062.2-H015 |
Couplers
ETG Canada offers a range of various coupler products suitable for Satellite communications applications. Amongst them are Cross-Guide Couplers with single, dual and triple coupling arm configurations. Our couplers are designed to meet the requirements of our customers and exhibit high performance and quality. Excellent VSWR, High Directivity and Flat Coupling Response are features of ETG Couplers. Coupling values range from 20-60 dB with typical directivity greater than 22dB.
Cross-Guide Couplers, Single Arm, Waveguide to SMA or K (2.92mm) Female
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Connector | Main Arm Forward Power Handling (W) | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | SMA | 500 | CCG-AL-137.2-10501-FxxSMF |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | SMA | 300 | CCG-AL-112.1-10301-FxxSMF |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.5 | SMA | 300 | CCG-AL-075.1-10301-FxxSMF |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | SMA | 250 | CCG-AL-062.2-10251-FxxSMF |
| Ka | 34 | 29-31 | K | 50 | CCG-AL-034.3-10051-FxxKKF |
| Ka | 28 | 29-31 | K | 50 | CCG-AL-028.3-10051-FxxKKF |
Cross-Guide Couplers, Single Arm, Waveguide to N or Precision N Female
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Connector | Main Arm Forward Power Handling (W) | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | N | 500 | CCG-AL-137.2-10501-FxxNNF |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | N | 300 | CCG-AL-112.1-10301-FxxNNF |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.5 | PN | 300 | CCG-AL-075.1-10301-FxxNNF |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | PN | 250 | CCG-AL-062.2-10251-FxxNNF |
Short Twist Sections
ETG Canada’s offers a line of electrically compensated extra short length twisted waveguides. These space saving designs are very useful for compact SSPA enclosure where available space comes at a premium. Fabricated from aluminum material the 90 degree right or left hand twists are popular items, but 45, 30 degree and other twist angles are available upon request.
Short Waveguide Twists
| Band | EIA (WR) | Frequency (GHz) | Typical VSWR |
Power Handling
(W) |
Length | Model Number |
| C | 137 | 5.6-7.1 | 1.1 | 500 | 2.5 | TWI-AL-137.2-H050 |
| X | 112 | 7.9-8.4 | 1.08 | 300 | 2 | TWI-AL-112.1-H030 |
| Ku | 75 | 13.75-14.5 | 1.08 | 300 | 1.5 | TWI-AL-075.1-H030 |
| DBS | 62 | 17.3-18.4 | 1.1 | 250 | 1.3 | TWI-AL-062.2-H025 |
| Ka | 34 | 29-31 | 1.12 | 50 | 0.75 | TWI-AL-034.3-M005 |
| Ka | 28 | 29-31 | 1.12 | 50 | 0.75 | TWI-AL-028.3-M005 |
Waveguide Assemblies
ETG Canada’s waveguide assemblies are manufactured with accuracy and are offered in various configurations to meet our customer’s specifications. We offer straight waveguide sections as well as more complex, customized assemblies consisting of multiple bends and angles. Our customers can select from a host of standard flanges and custom or specialized flanges are also available upon request. Several plating and paint finishes are available and are selected based on customer application or by customer request. Prior to shipping, all waveguide assemblies are tested to ensure optimal performance.
Features
- Waveguide Size: As small as WR28
- Copper and aluminum
- Combined “E” & “H” Bends (30°, 45°, 60° & 90° bends)
- Standard and Custom Flanges
- Integrated Pressure Windows