Patent ID: 8171617
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: H01P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of making a waveguide comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of slices of dielectric material each having opposed outer surfaces; applying a layer of metal material to one of the outer surfaces of each of the plurality of slices of dielectric material; drying the plurality of slices of dielectric material in an oven at about 100 degrees Centigrade for about five minutes; applying another layer of metal material to the other of the outer surfaces of each of the plurality of slices of dielectric material; drying the plurality of slices of dielectric material in an oven at about 100 degrees Centigrade for about five minutes; firing the plurality of slices of dielectric material to fuse the layers of metal material to the dielectric material; stacking the plurality of slices of dielectric material together to form a core; drying the core; firing the core; applying at least one area of metal material on an outer surface of the core; drying the area of metal material on the outer surface of the core; firing the core; and attaching at least one connector to the core.