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The '''Tektronix WM490''' is a series of waveguide mixers for | {{Instrument Sidebar | ||
|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
|model=WM490 | |||
|class=Accessory | |||
|summary=Waveguide mixer | |||
|image=Tek_WM490.jpg | |||
|caption=Tektronix WM490 | |||
|introduced=1982 | |||
|discontinued=1990 | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [[Media:062-4566-00.pdf|High Performance Waveguide Mixers for the 492 and 7L18]] | |||
* [[Media: 070-3731-01.pdf | 070-3731-01 WM490 Instruction Manual]] (OCR) | |||
* [[Media:Tek_WM490_Catalog_Spec_1982.pdf| Tektronix WM490 Introduction Spec]] | |||
* [[Media:Tek_WM490_Catalog_Spec_1989.pdf| Tektronix WM490 Final Spec]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Tektronix WM490''' is a series of waveguide mixers for the [[7L18]] and the [[49X_Series_Comparison|49X-series, 475X-series, and 279X-series spectrum analyzers]], e.g., the [[492]]. The mixers directly connect to the [[7L18]] using an SMA cable, while the stand alone spectrum analyzers require an additional [[015-0385-00]] diplexer to merge the LO, IF and bias signals in a single cable. | |||
A waveguide is a structure which guides energy waves, such as electromagnetic waves or sound waves. Waveguides are metallic lines, similar in fashion to transmission lines, which are used at microwave frequencies. | A waveguide is a structure which guides energy waves, such as electromagnetic waves or sound waves. Waveguides are metallic lines, similar in fashion to transmission lines, which are used at microwave frequencies. Unlike coaxial cable which is also a transmission line, there is no center conductor within the waveguide. Signals propagate within the confines of the metallic walls that act as boundaries. The signal propagation is confined by total internal reflection from the walls of the waveguide. | ||
As described in "Spectrum Analysis Utilizing Waveguide Mixers" the Tektronix Application Note [[media:26W-5390.pdf|26W5390]] states that whether a measurement is made at audio frequencies or millimeter wavelengths, the spectrum analyzer is used to measure amplitude vs. frequency. Typical measurements include spectral energy distribution or signature of the energy source. This can be as simple as measuring harmonic levels of a continuous wave source to a more complicated occupied bandwidth measurement of a digital microwave transmission system. | As described in "Spectrum Analysis Utilizing Waveguide Mixers" the Tektronix Application Note [[media:26W-5390.pdf|26W5390]] states that whether a measurement is made at audio frequencies or millimeter wavelengths, the spectrum analyzer is used to measure amplitude vs. frequency. Typical measurements include spectral energy distribution or signature of the energy source. This can be as simple as measuring harmonic levels of a continuous wave source to a more complicated occupied bandwidth measurement of a digital microwave transmission system. | ||
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! scope="col"| Model No. | ! scope="col"| Model No. | ||
! scope="col"| Old Model No. | |||
! scope="col"| Band Desig. | ! scope="col"| Band Desig. | ||
! scope="col"| Freq Range (GHz) | ! scope="col"| Freq Range (GHz) | ||
! scope="col"| Sensitivity<br/>(dBm) | |||
! scope="col"| Waveguide (EIA) | ! scope="col"| Waveguide (EIA) | ||
! scope="col"| U-Type Flanges | ! scope="col"| U-Type Flanges | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490K || K || 18.8 to 26.5 || WR-42 || UG-595/U | |WM490K || 016-0631-01 || K || 18.8 to 26.5 || -100 || WR-42 || UG-595/U | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490A || A || 26.5 to 40 || WR-28 || UG-599/U | |WM490A || 016-0632-01 ||A || 26.5 to 40 || -95 || WR-28 || UG-599/U | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490Q || Q || 33 to 50 || WR-22 || UG-383/U | |WM490Q || || Q || 33 to 50 || -95 || WR-22 || UG-383/U | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490U || U || 40 to 60 || WR-19 || UG-383/U-M | |WM490U || 016-0634-01 ||U || 40 to 60 || -95 || WR-19 || UG-383/U-M | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490V || V || 50 to 75 || WR-15 || UG-385/U | |WM490V || || V || 50 to 75 || -95 at 50 GHz<br/>-90 at 75 GHz typ. || WR-15 || UG-385/U | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490E || E || 60 to 90 || WR-12 || UG-387/U | |WM490E || 016-0664-00 ||E || 60 to 90 || -95 at 60 GHz<br/>-90 at 90 GHz typ. || WR-12 || UG-387/U | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490W || W || 75 to 110 || WR-10 || UG-387/U-M | |WM490W || || W || 75 to 110 || -90 at 75 GHz<br/>-80 at 110 GHz typ. || WR-10 || UG-387/U-M | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490F || F || 90 to 140 || WR-08 || UG-387/U-M | |WM490F ||016-0665-00 || F || 90 to 140 || -85 at 90 GHz<br/>-75 at 140 GHz typ. || WR-08 || UG-387/U-M | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490D || D || 110 to 170 || WR-06 || UG-387/U-M | |WM490D || || D || 110 to 170 || -80 at 110 GHz<br/>-70 at 170 GHz typ. || WR-06 || UG-387/U-M | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|WM490G || G || 140 to 220 || WR-05 || UG-387/U-M | |WM490G || || G || 140 to 220 || -75 at 140 GHz<br/>-65 at 220 GHz typ. || WR-05 || UG-387/U-M | ||
|- style="text-align:center;" | |- style="text-align:center;" | ||
|119-1728-00<br/>G-J Band flange transition || J || 220 to 325 || WR-05<br/>WR-03 || 74-003<br/>74-005 | |119-1728-00<br/>G-J Band flange transition || || J || 220 to 325 || -65 at 220 GHz<br/>-50 at 325 GHz typ. || WR-05<br/>WR-03 || 74-003<br/>74-005 | ||
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Notes: | Notes: | ||
* All mixers are equipped with standard UG-XXX/U type flanges as indicated. Flange adapters to standard MIL-F-3022 type flanges are provided in F, D, and G bands at no additional charge. | * All mixers are equipped with standard UG-XXX/U type flanges as indicated. Flange adapters to standard MIL-F-3022 type flanges are provided in F, D, and G bands at no additional charge. | ||
* The waveguide name WR stands for waveguide rectangular, and the number is the inner dimension width of the waveguide in hundredths of an inch (0.01 inch = 0.254 mm) rounded to the nearest hundredth of an inch. | * The waveguide name WR stands for waveguide rectangular, and the number is the inner dimension width of the waveguide in hundredths of an inch (0.01 inch = 0.254 mm) rounded to the nearest hundredth of an inch. | ||
* The waveguide height is half the waveguide width. | |||
* The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) is the body that defined the WR designations for standard rectangular waveguides. | |||
* A set of two WG mixers covering 18-40 GHz is called 016-0662-00. | |||
* A set of three WG mixers covering 18-60 GHz is called 016-0657-00. | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.nitehawk.com/k6jey/harmonic_mixers.pptx Harmonic Mixers for Spectrum Analyzers y K6JEY] | * [http://www.nitehawk.com/k6jey/harmonic_mixers.pptx Harmonic Mixers for Spectrum Analyzers y K6JEY] | ||
* [[Media:VOL_10_Waveguide_Handbook.pdf | M.I.T. Radiation Laboratory Series, Waveguide Handbook, N. Marcuvitz, 1951 ( | * [[Media:VOL_10_Waveguide_Handbook.pdf | M.I.T. Radiation Laboratory Series, Waveguide Handbook, N. Marcuvitz, 1951]] | ||
* [[wikipedia:Waveguide_(electromagnetism)#Waveguide_in_practice|Waveguide (electromagnetism)]] / [[wikipedia:Waveguide_flange|Waveguide flange]] @ Wikipedia | |||
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==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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Tek wm490 11.jpg | Tek wm490 11.jpg | ||
Tek wm490 12.jpg | Tek wm490 12.jpg | ||
Tek 016-0632-01.jpg|016-0632-01 | |||
Tek 016-0632-00.jpg|016-0632-00 | |||
Tek wm490 specs in 494.png|Specs of WM490 Mixers with [[494]] | Tek wm490 specs in 494.png|Specs of WM490 Mixers with [[494]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||