Fairview Microwave Now Offering 12 & 18 Ghz Rotary Joints

Jan. 10, 2012 - PRLog -- We now offer 2 different types of coaxial rotary joints.  We offer a SMA female to SMA female rotary joint with a VSWR of 1.25, insertion loss variation less than .1 db, and is capable of a frequency up to 18 ghz; it's part number is SR1803.  SR1803 is constructed of Passivated Stainless Steel with a Beryllium Copper contact pin and an insulator made of Teflon.  The second type that we offer is a SMA female to PCB and is capable of a frequency up to 12 ghz.  The PCB version has a part number of SR1805.  SR1805 is mainly constructed of Brass with a Beryllium Copper contact pin and an insulator made of Teflon.  Rotary joints may be needed when transmitting a signal from a fixed platform to a second platform in rotation.  This may be the case when connecting a fixed cable with rotating parts.  Both rotary joints offer a full rotation of 360 degrees.  Both coaxial rotary joints can be viewed at http://www.fairviewmicrowave.com/switches.htm.  Please call or e-mail for any questions or further details.