Patent ID: 6414563
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A low-loss microwave device test fixture, said device having at least two flanges lying on an axis and projecting on opposite directions from the device, and at least one ground flange, said test fixture comprising:a frame having two opposite extremities, a top, a bottom, a height, and a width; a device supporting column located between said opposite extremities, having a top surface lying below said top of said frame and adapted to receive said device, said column having a height less than said height of said frame; two adjustable blocks, each located between the device supporting column and an opposite extremity, said blocks being vertically adjustable; two brackets for receiving a flange from the device, the brackets lying above the column and the blocks, each bracket being secured to an opposite extremity of the frame; means for securing said device to said column; and means for securing said column and said blocks at a given vertical position.