TECHNIQUES FOR MICROWAVE COMPONENTS OF REDUCED WEIGHT.

Abstract

During the period of this report consideration was given principally to waveguide components in X-band which are inherently heavy and bulky. A substantial saving in weight can be accomplished if the relatively heavy waveguide walls and flanges which confine the microwave energy are replaced by thin metal surfaces which are supported mechanically by lightweight materials. Two methods for this support have been investigated. The results achieved from microwave resonators fabricated by these two means are presented in this technical memorandum. In addition there has been a study of foam-in-place techniques with polyurethane foam and the effects of loading the foam with high dielectric constant fillers. The results of this work are also reported in this memorandum. To fabricate the resonators mentioned above involves the development of molding techniques which are described in the text. The techniques evolved on this program permit the fabrication of structures with very close tolerances.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 1965
Accession Number
AD0629930

Entities

People

  • Daryl W. Shipley
  • Hyman Plutchok
  • Irwin J. Steinhardt
  • Mark Hurowitz

Organizations

  • Sylvania Electric Products

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorbers (Materials)
  • Advanced Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Engineered Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Materials
  • Microwaves
  • Molding Techniques
  • Moldings
  • Plastics
  • Polyurethanes
  • Resonators
  • Structural Components
  • Waveguides
  • Weight
  • X Band

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design