Experience newfound flexibility in your mm-wave measurements

Due to its innovative design the dielectric waveguide SPINNER EasySnake combines the flexibility of a con­ventional RF test cable with the excellent low-loss trans­mission characteristics of a classic waveguide system, initially for the frequency range from 75 to 110 GHz.

The extraordinary appearance of the SPINNER EasyS­nake catches the eye, as the waveguide is composed of individual jointed segments that allow free move­ment of the line, similar to that of a coaxial measure­ment cable. These segments contain and center a dielectric ribbon and protect it against external forces and environmental influences. An over-stretching or an over-flexing of the waveguide is prevented by the ela­borate mechanical design of the segments.

Features:

• dielectric waveguide supported by unique tubular segments
• flexible, i.e. bendable and twistable
• flex-stable, i.e. keeps chosen bending geometry
• built-in transitions from dielectric to rectangular w/g
• insertion loss outperforms any coaxial cable and single-mode metallic waveguide
• excellent amplitude stability with flexure and temperature change
• length configurable in steps of 25 mm
• mechanically protected and electrically shielded
• high voltage decoupled waveguide transitions

Applications:

• general test bench use
• network analysis (S-parameter measurement)
• near field scanning
• on-wafer probing
• enviromental chamber and vibration testing