ORBIT FR Wideband horns User Manual
Wideband horns
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Wideband Horns
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Main use:
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Gain reference
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Wideband probes for far-fi eld test ranges
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Refl ector feeds for high gain applications
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Delivered documents:
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Typical performance data (TYMEDA
TM
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Measured return loss data
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Surface treatment:
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Alodine 1200 according to MIL-C 5541E class 3
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Blue paint
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Related services:
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Calibration and maintenance
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Customization
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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
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Stable gain with frequency
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Linear polarized with high polarization purity
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Low return loss / VSWR
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Wide bandwidth
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DESIGN
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The horn maintains a well defi ned smooth
radiation pattern in the direction of the boresight
axis throughout the operational bandwidth
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The unique design prevents excitation
of unwanted higher order modes in the aperture
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Lightweight for easy handling
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REPEATABILITY
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Stiff and robust mechanical design
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Standard SATIMO circular interface for precision
centering
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Precision pin for accurate polarization alignment
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Precision machined
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High reliability connector
REFERENCE ANTENNAS
Typical 3D radiation pattern
The SATIMO wideband horns
have been selected as high
reliability reference antennas
in international measurement
facility comparison campaigns.
REFERENCE ANTENNAS