Link Microtek AM-WGS waveguide switches

Link Microtek has released a series of waveguide switches that offer sealing to IP65.

Primarily aimed at automatic transfer applications in redundancy systems, the AM-WGS series of switches is suitable for use in civil or military satellite-communications ground stations.

The devices are available in a wide range of rectangular waveguide sizes covering microwave frequencies from 2.6 to 40 GHz, typically for applications in the C, X, Ku and Ka bands.

Incorporating a small, lightweight motor, these electrically actuated devices offer tell-back functionality to confirm switch status and can also be operated manually if there is a power failure.

They can be specified with a 12 or 28 operating voltage and a choice of connectors such as SMA, N-type and TNC. Optional features include choke flanges, pressurised waveguide sections and failsafe or latching operation.