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55-GHz Bandpass Filter Limits Loss To 2 dB

May 12, 2007

The model F55-4V bandpass filter flaunts a 2-percent passband at 55 GHz. The filter assembly consists of four high-Q, iris-coupled waveguide cavities with optional waveguide-to-coax adapters at each end. The passband insertion loss is 2 dB. The rejection at 52.5 and 58 GHz is 30 dB minimum. This family of filters is available from 18 to 65 GHz. The input/output connectors are 1.85-mm "V" type. They are available in male or female. The orientation of the connectors can be in a "U" or "S" shape.

Spacek Labs, Inc., 212 E. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 564-4404, FAX: (805) 966-3249, Internet: www.spaceklabs.com

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Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.