Patent ID: 8866564
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: H01P

Abstract:
1. An orthomode transducer device comprising: a waveguide structure having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end defines a port for receiving signals, said waveguide structure having an outer wall defining a waveguide chamber therein, the outer wall including a first cylindrical section proximate the first end, a second cylindrical section proximate the second end and a region therebetween wherein at least one longitudinal groove is introduced proximate the second end and extends towards first end of the waveguide structure; and at least one waveguide coupled to the outer wall of the waveguide chamber and being in signal communication with the waveguide chamber through an opening in the region of the outer wall, wherein the at least one waveguide comprises an iris aligned within the at least one longitudinal groove of the section.