The Keysight K281C (formerly Agilent) is a high-performance waveguide-to-coaxial adapter designed to transition waveguide transmission lines to 50-ohm coaxial systems. Operating in the K-band from 18.0 to 26.5 GHz, it features an EIA WR-42 waveguide interface with a UG-597/U flange on one end, and a 3.5 mm female coaxial connector on the other. It offers a low SWR of less than 1.07 across the full waveguide band, and supports bi-directional power transmission.

Specifications

General Information

ParameterValue
Adapter TypeWaveguide to Coaxial
Waveguide BandK-band
Frequency Range18.0 to 26.5 GHz
Nominal Impedance50 Ohm
GeometryRight Angle

Electrical Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range Minimum18.0 GHz
Frequency Range Maximum26.5 GHz
Maximum SWR1.15
Transmission DirectionBi-directional

Connector 1 Specifications

ParameterValue
Connector 1 Series3.5 mm
Connector 1 GenderFemale
Connector 1 Impedance50 Ohm

Connector 2 Specifications

ParameterValue
Connector 2 Waveguide SizeEIA WR-42
Connector 2 Waveguide Standard ComplianceMIL-W-85/1-103
Connector 2 Flange DesignatorUG-597/U
Connector 2 Flange Standard ComplianceMIL-F-3922/54C-002

Technology

Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter

Applications

RF and Microwave Test and Measurement