The Agilent/Keysight X485B is a waveguide to coaxial adapter designed for millimeter-wave test and measurement applications. It enables direct interfacing between waveguide and coaxial transmission lines while maintaining signal integrity across the operating band. This adapter minimizes signal loss during transitions between transmission media, making it essential for high-frequency measurement systems requiring reliable impedance matching and low-loss signal paths.
Technical Specifications
• Application: Millimeter-wave frequency testing
• Adapter Type: Waveguide to coaxial transmission line converter
• Signal Loss: Designed for minimal insertion loss and signal preservation
• Transmission Media: Bridges waveguide and coaxial connector interfaces
– Key Features
• Maintains signal integrity across frequency transitions
• Engineered for low-loss signal transfer in high-frequency environments
• Supports efficient coupling between disparate transmission line types
– Typical Applications
• Millimeter-wave test benches
• High-frequency measurement setups requiring waveguide-to-coaxial transitions
• Signal chain integration in RF/microwave laboratories
– Compatibility & Integration
The X485B connects waveguide interfaces to coaxial connectors, enabling direct integration into existing test systems without intermediate components. Its adapter configuration allows both standard laboratory equipment and specialized millimeter-wave instrumentation to operate within unified measurement architectures.
