Title :
An Experimental Investigation on Passive Intermodulation at Rectangular Waveguide Interfaces
Author :
Vicente, C. ; Wolk, D. ; Hartnagel, H.L. ; Raboso, D.
Author_Institution :
Departamento de Comunicaciones, Univ. Politecnica de Valencia
Abstract :
In this paper, the generation of passive intermodulation (PIM) at rectangular waveguide flange connections is investigated. An exhaustive test campaign has been followed in order to provide understanding on the physics lying behind such a phenomenon. In particular, the PIM response of the system has been studied as a function of parameters such as the applied torque to the flange screws, the total combined input power level and the power ratio between the carries. It is found that, in some situations, the intermodulation response differs from its expected behavior. An interpretation of such discrepancies is given as well
Keywords :
flanges; intermodulation; rectangular waveguides; waveguide couplers; flange connections; intermodulation response; metallic contacts; passive intermodulation; rectangular waveguide interfaces; waveguide flanges; Aluminum; Fasteners; Flanges; Noise level; Pollution measurement; Rectangular waveguides; Surface contamination; Surface waves; Testing; Torque measurement; Aluminium waveguide flanges; Passive Intermodulation (PIM); metallic contacts;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2006. IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9541-7
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2006.249477
