Eravant (Formerly SAGE Millimeter), a leading provider of millimeter wave and sub-THz solutions has received a patent related to a novel series of electrical connectors used in the rapidly growing field of millimeter-wave electronics. Due to their lower attenuation and higher power-handling capabilities, waveguides are often used instead of coaxial cables to transport millimeter-wave 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 millimeter-wave electronics manufacturers to respond faster and more favorably to customer inquiries and orders.
"Our Uni-Guide combines the superior performance of waveguides with the ease of coaxial interfaces. By reducing the complexity and cost associated with waveguide ports, Eravant is empowering component manufacturers to offer a diverse range of waveguide sizes and orientations without compromising on design or increasing overheads. Eravant's commitment to advancing millimeter wave technology is not just about innovation; it's about delivering greater customer value and making millimeter wave accessible," said Yonghui Shu, the Founder.
Eravant has been issued US Patent No. 11,804,681.
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