SWISSto12 Horn Arrays are 3D printed, monolithic, high-gain waveguide-based horn arrays designed for mechanically steered systems, offering lightweight and high RF performance.
Horn Arrays
SWISSto12 Horn Arrays are 3D printed, monolithic, high-gain waveguide-based horn arrays designed for mechanically steered systems, offering lightweight and high RF performance.
Description
SWISSto12 Horn Arrays are 3D printed, monolithic, high-gain (typically 30 to 40 dBi) waveguide-based horn arrays specifically designed for mechanically steered systems. These arrays are characterized by their lightest-weight construction and offer superior RF performance, typically 2 to 3 dB higher gain compared to other solutions. They are available in X, Ku, and Ka bands, utilizing a modular approach that facilitates batch production. Customers can benefit from custom shapes and interfaces, ensuring FCC compliance and high repeatability. Examples include Ka High Gain (16x64 or 32x32 elements) with gains up to 39.5 dBi and G/T > 12.5 dB/k, Ka Medium Gain (16x32 elements) with gains up to 36.5 dBi and G/T > 10 dB/k, and Ka Low Gain (16x16 elements) with gains up to 33.5 dBi and G/T > 8 dB/k. X-band options are also available, such as X High Gain (8x24 elements) with gains up to 31.3 dBi and G/T > 8 dB/k, and X Medium Gain (8x12 elements) with gains up to 28.3 dBi and G/T > 7 dB/k. All examples feature 4-port (RHCP & LHCP) configurations.
Specifications
| Gain (Ka High Gain) | 36 dBi @ 20 GHz & 39.5 dBi @ 30 GHz |
|---|---|
| G/T (Ka High Gain) | > 12.5 dB/k |
| Mass (Ka High Gain) | < 5 kg |
| Gain (Ka Medium Gain) | 33 dBi @ 20 GHz & 36.5 dBi @ 30 GHz |
| G/T (Ka Medium Gain) | > 10 dB/k |
| Mass (Ka Medium Gain) | < 1.5 kg |
| Gain (Ka Low Gain) | 30 dBi @ 20 GHz & 33.5 dBi @ 30 GHz |
| G/T (Ka Low Gain) | > 8 dB/k |
| Mass (Ka Low Gain) | < 1 kg |
| Bands | X, Ku, Ka band |
| RF Performance | 2 to 3 dB higher gain |
| Polarization | 4 port (RHCP & LHCP) |
