Eravant announces the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 11,804,681. This patent relates to a novel series of electrical connectors used in the rapidly growing field of mmWave electronics. Because of their lower attenuation and higher power-handling capabilities, waveguides are often used instead of coaxial cables to transport mmWave signals ranging from 30 to 300 GHz.
However, waveguide interfaces are typically much more complicated and more costly to produce. Branded as Uni-Guide™ waveguide connectors, the newly patented devices are compatible with existing coaxial interfaces. They greatly reduce the effort and cost of providing waveguide signal ports on hermetically sealed components. By using Uni-Guide™ waveguide connectors, component manufacturers can offer a wide range of waveguide sizes and orientations using a reduced number of package designs. As drop-in replacements for existing industry-standard coaxial connectors, they are field-replaceable and field-configurable.
When customers require a specific waveguide size and orientation on an electronic component, Uni-Guide™ waveguide connectors reduce or eliminate the need for non-recurring engineering and its associated costs and delays. By reducing the size and complexity of their package design libraries, component manufacturers can slash their inventory costs while streamlining their manufacturing operations. The result is greater customer value and faster delivery times in a market characterized by high levels of customization. Ultimately, Uni-Guide™ waveguide connectors enable Eravant and other mmWave electronics manufacturers to respond faster and more favorably to customer inquiries and orders.