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Experimental Analysis of Passive Intermodulation at Waveguide Flange Bolted Connections

Benito GimenoD. RabosoCarlos VicenteVicente E. BoriaD. WolkHans L. Hartnagel

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PhysicsRadiationIntermodulation levelbusiness.industryIntermodulation distortionStructural engineeringFlangeCondensed Matter PhysicsWaveguide (optics)Waveguide flangeNonlinear systemTEORIA DE LA SEÑAL Y COMUNICACIONESNonlinear systemsElectronic engineeringTorqueElectrical and Electronic EngineeringbusinessWaveguide junctionsIntermodulation

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[EN] In this paper, the generation of passive intermodulation at rectangular waveguide flange bolted connections is investigated. An exhaustive series of tests has been performed in order to provide understanding on the physics lying behind such a phenomenon. In particular, the intermodulation response of the system has been studied as a function of the applied torque to the flange screws. It has been found that, in some situations, the intermodulation response differs from its expected behavior. An interpretation of such discrepancies is given, and practical guidelines for the design of waveguide flanges free of passive intermodulation are provided as well.

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2007-05-01IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
https://doi.org/10.1109/tmtt.2007.895400