Fairview Microwave has announced a new line of single-channel/single-axis and single-channel/multi-axis RF Rotary Joints. Rotary joints are needed wherever RF signals have to be transmitted between stationary and moving parts of a system, commonly used in commercial and military radar, land-mobile-radio communications and anti-missile defense applications. These rotary joints have a compact design, excellent VSWR, low insertion loss, and minimal variation of RF performance during rotation. Their operating frequency ranges from 0 to 18 GHz depending on the model.
This new series of rotary joints from Fairview includes four single-channel / single-axis rotary joints which provide the perfect solution for antenna characterization applications such as measuring antenna patterns. They include two SMA female units, one PCB to SMA female unit and one 3-hole flange to SMA female unit. They also have three single-channel / multi-axis rotary joints, commonly referred to as “swivels”. The joints are available in SMA male to female, SMA male to male and SMA female to female configurations. These single-channel/multi-axis rotary joints are targeted at applications where linear and rotational movement may cause undue stress and strain on the coaxial cables and the connectors they mate to.
These RF rotary joints are useful accessory for any antenna test range where cables can easily become twisted and damaged due to continual rotation. They can be also be used to accommodate linear and rotational motion while a system is under test.
These products are available from stock and can ship the same-day ordered. More information can be seen at on Fairview’s Website.
