Microwave Techniques coaxial circulators for high-power RF and microwave applications offer advanced capabilities and innovative features. Our state-of-the-art circulator technology continues to lead the way in providing end users with optimized performance characteristics and ensuring high reliability, even in the most demanding environments. Learn about the latest designs and models by contacting our RF sales team today.
Coaxial Circulators: Design and Capabilities Overview
As global leaders with a trusted reputation and industry legacy for developing the most advanced and specialzed high-power component designs, our engineering capabilities continue to grow in parallel to our expansive product line.
A general overview of Microwave Techniques design capabilities specific to coaxial circulators includes:
- SMA to 14-inch
- Ka Band to UHF Band
- Custom and standard designs
- Emphasis on ultra high power levels
- R&D for the next generation of devices
- Development of control and monitoring systems
- Special focus on high-energy physics applications
Applications and Use Cases
Microwave Techniques coaxial circulators are deployed in a wide range of fields. Common applications and use cases include: communications, scientific research, industrial processing, medical imaging, among others. Part of Microwave Techniques mission is to help advance the current applications utilizing microwave technology, while also working with new partners on developing components for the next generation of applications using microwave and RF technology.
A few examples of current applications utilizing coaxial circulators and related technology include:
- Plasma physics
- Aviation control
- Industrial heating
- Particle accelerators
- Radio and satellite links
- Military and defense radar
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
About Coaxial Circulators
What are coaxial circulators? Coaxial circulators are passive RF components, typically with three or four ports. The most common type is a junction circulator. Usually, these are configured in a Y or T style. Sometimes, they are equipped with additional elements, such as: monitors, tuning elements, or other ancillary functions. These devices are non-reciprocal, which means their behavior in one direction is very different from that in the other direction.
What is their main purpose? The main purpose of coaxial circulators is circulate RF signals in one direction. The ultimate goal for a design is to offer minimal loss and provide high isolation in the other direction. These devices transfer incoming microwave energy or RF power from one port to another adjacent port in a particular order.
What specifications are important to characterize a new design? Any new design of coaxial circulators will require a communicative process and close interaction between our technical team and the customer. Typically, the most important information and specifications we need in order to design, engineer, and manufacture a new device is:
- Isolation
- Matching
- Bandwidth
- Pulse length
- Insertion loss
- Port assignment
- Cooling conditions
- Peak power handling
- Operational frequency
- Average power handling
- Operational temperature
- Connectors and flange type
With an adequate amount of data and information regarding operating environment and desired specifications, the more likely it is the Microwave Techniques can develop or provide a solution to fit your needs.
Standard and Customized Designs
In addition to our standard designs, Microwave Techniques offers customized solutions for clients with demanding operating requirements. Typically, we utilize our standard portfolio as a catalyst for new circulator adaptations. Our advanced microwave and RF engineering teams can rapidly implement customized designs for individual requirements.
Our team is willing to help you design and fabricate a wide variety of coaxial circulators and other RF devices.
For more information and to start an initial discussion, contact Microwave Techniques technical sales team today!
