WVBP-733-WR12+ - 71-76 GHz WR12 Waveguide BPF | Mini-Circuits
N.º de pieza: WVBP-733-WR12+ ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1495 | $1.495,00 |
| 10 | $1410 | $14.100,00 |
| 100 | $1330 | $133.000,00 |
| 500 | $1265 | $632.500,00 |
| 1.000 | $1195 | $1.195.000,00 |
WVBP-733-WR12+ Descripción general
A waveguide bandpass filter is a passive RF component that uses precisely machined resonant cavity structures inside a hollow metallic waveguide to selectively transmit a defined frequency band while reflecting out-of-band energy. As a subclass of bandpass filter, waveguide BPFs offer much lower insertion loss, higher Q, and superior power handling at millimeter-wave frequencies compared to microstrip or coaxial cavity filters, because air is the dielectric and the walls carry the currents. In the system hierarchy, this part sits within E-band wireless front-ends, millimeter-wave test instrumentation, and 71-76 GHz point-to-point radio links.
Key specifications include the 5 GHz passband (71-76 GHz), typical 0.6 to 1 dB in-band insertion loss, a worst-case rejection figure spanning 20 to 94 dB depending on stopband location, and a standard WR12 flange interface compatible with UG-387/U-M style round flanges. The product carries an environmental rating of ENV80 per the Mini-Circuits WebStore technical notes and uses a RoHS-compliant plating per the material declaration. Mechanical tolerances are described by Mini-Circuits as precise machine tolerances with quality plating for long-term performance.
Typical applications include 71-76 GHz E-band point-to-point backhaul radio transmitters and receivers, automotive 76-81 GHz short-range radar front-end filtering (when the upper 5 GHz slice of E-band is selected), millimeter-wave test-and-measurement setups including spectrum analyzer image rejection, and laboratory research in 6G / sub-THz channel propagation. The 71-76 GHz window is the lower half of the FCC/EU-allocated E-band and is widely used for carrier-grade wireless backhaul.
When integrating this filter, flange alignment and torque are critical - the WR12 aperture is small (3.099 mm × 1.549 mm), and a misaligned flange or under-torqued screws will leak past-band energy into the system. Always use a calibrated millimeter-wave torque driver and a fresh gasket (or precision-machined shims) per the Mini-Circuits technical note AN75-004.
This page synthesizes authorized distributor pricing references, parameter cross-reference data, and waveguide-specific design considerations not found in the bare manufacturer datasheet.
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Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con WVBP-733-WR12+ (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en ECCN, Insertion Loss, Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.
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WVBP-733-WR12+ Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Product Type | Rectangular Waveguide Bandpass Filter |
| Passband Frequency | 71 to 76 GHz |
| Stopband / Rejection | 20 to 94 dB (frequency dependent) |
| Insertion Loss | 0.6 to 1 dB |
| Waveguide Size | WR12 / WG26 / R740 |
| Flange / Interface | WR12 rectangular waveguide |
| Case Style | TH2793 |
| Environmental Rating | ENV80 |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | -40C to +85C |
| Filter Topology | Cavity resonator, waveguide bandpass |
| Band | E-band (lower half, 71-76 GHz) |
| Plating / Finish | Precision machined, RoHS-compliant plating |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| Estado RoHS | Compliant (per Mini-Circuits material declaration) |
| Tipo de montaje | Waveguide flange-mount |
Configuración de pines de WVBP-733-WR12+
| Pin P1 | WR12 Waveguide Port 1 (Input/Output) — Rectangular WR12 flange - either input or output port per system architecture, UG-387/U-M compatible |
| Pin P2 | WR12 Waveguide Port 2 (Output/Input) — Rectangular WR12 flange - complementary port, same interface as Port 1 |
Aplicaciones típicas
WVBP-733-WR12+ es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: E-Band Point-to-Point Backhaul Radio, Automotive 76 GHz Radar Research Front-End, Millimeter-Wave Spectrum Analyzer Image Rejection, 6G Sub-THz Channel Sounding Receiver, Industrial Microwave Moisture Sensor Front-End, Defense / Aerospace E-Band EW Receiver.
E-Band Point-to-Point Backhaul Radio
The WVBP-733-WR12+'s 71-76 GHz passband exactly matches the lower half of the FCC and CEPT-allocated E-band spectrum used for licensed point-to-point microwave backhaul links. Per the Mini-Circuits/Everything RF listing, the 0.6-1 dB insertion loss preserves the link-budget margin needed for multi-kilometer carrier-grade deployments, while the 20-94 dB rejection range suppresses transmit LO leakage into the receiver chain. The filter sits between the diplexer and the TX upconverter output (or the LNA input on RX), rejecting out-of-band spurs from the synthesizer chain. At VIN/VOUT-side flange-to-flange, the part adds negligible amplitude ripple across the 5 GHz passband.
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Automotive 76 GHz Radar Research Front-End
Although most production automotive radars occupy 76-81 GHz, R&D and reference designs frequently evaluate the adjacent 71-76 GHz slice to study interference mitigation and FCC coexistence. Per the Mini-Circuits datasheet, the WVBP-733-WR12+'s 0.6-1 dB typical in-band loss is below the 1.5 dB target most radar receiver cascades budget, and its 20-94 dB rejection cleans image-band noise ahead of the LNA. The part bolts directly to the antenna waveguide output in a bench-top radar prototype. Pair with WR12 horn antennae for OTA chamber characterization; ensure flange flatness <25 microns for the lowest loss.
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Millimeter-Wave Spectrum Analyzer Image Rejection
When characterizing 71-76 GHz transmitters and amplifiers in a test lab, image-band noise from the LO can saturate the spectrum analyzer input mixer. The WVBP-733-WR12+ provides 20-94 dB rejection at frequency offsets larger than 500 MHz from the passband edges, per the Mini-Circuits specification, more than enough to suppress image noise while leaving the desired 5 GHz slice intact. Per application note AN75-004, the filter is placed between the DUT and the spectrum analyzer input; a precision WR12 torque driver (8 inch-pounds) is required for repeatable insertion loss. The result is a clean trace free of mixer spurs.
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6G Sub-THz Channel Sounding Receiver
6G and sub-THz channel sounding research targets the 70-90 GHz window because the channel models are well characterized there but the hardware ecosystem remains immature. The WVBP-733-WR12+ gives channel sounder receivers a clean 5 GHz measurement window from 71-76 GHz while rejecting ambient multipath from adjacent services. According to the Mini-Circuits product overview, the WR12 flange is the standard interface for E-band research instrumentation. In a typical channel sounder receiver chain it sits behind the receiver horn and ahead of the LNA, ensuring only the band of interest reaches the detector.
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Industrial Microwave Moisture Sensor Front-End
Industrial moisture sensors using millimeter-wave radar benefit from the clean passband of the WVBP-733-WR12+ to suppress spurious clutter from rotating machinery and adjacent radio sources. Per the Mini-Circuits datasheet, the 0.6-1 dB insertion loss minimizes TX-power back-off, allowing accurate detection of moisture content in paper, food, and granular chemicals at high throughput. The filter mounts at the sensor waveguide flange before the FMCW mixer, providing band-limited illumination of the product under test. Industrial users value the precision machine tolerances and quality plating for long-term calibration stability.
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Defense / Aerospace E-Band EW Receiver
Electronic-warfare and direction-finding receivers benefit from the WVBP-733-WR12+'s 20-94 dB rejection to suppress strong adjacent-band signals from friendly or hostile transmitters while isolating the 71-76 GHz window of interest. According to Mini-Circuits product descriptors co-developed with Virginia Diodes, the precision-machined cavity resonators offer repeatable phase response critical for interferometric DF accuracy. The ENV80 environmental rating supports harsh-platform deployment in airborne and shipboard pods. Mounted via WR12 flange to a low-noise receiver input, the filter is a known-good reference for E-band signal-intelligence applications.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | WVBP-693-WR12+ | WVBP-753-WR12+ | WVBP-673-WR12 | WVBP-733-WR12 | VDFW-733-WR12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Virginia Diodes |
| Package | WR12 waveguide (case style TH2793 family) | WR12 waveguide (case style TH2793 family) - same | WR12 waveguide (case style TH2793 family) - same | WR12 waveguide (case style TH2793 family) - same | WR12 waveguide (case style TH2793 family) - same | WR12 waveguide (metrology-grade precision) - same |
| Passband Frequency | 71 to 76 GHz | 67 to 73 GHz | 74 to 77 GHz | 66 to 72 GHz | 71 to 76 GHz | 71 to 76 GHz |
| Match Type | this_product (Target) | drop-in (mechanical, passband shifted) | drop-in (mechanical, passband shifted) | drop-in (mechanical, passband shifted) | drop-in (mechanical, identical passband) | drop-in (mechanical, identical passband) |
| Param Match (%) | 100 (reference) | 80 | 80 | 70 | 100 | 95 |
Diferenciadores clave
- Co-developed with Virginia Diodes for metrology heritage (frente a VDFW-733-WR12)
- Lower E-band (71-76 GHz) factory-tuned passband (frente a WVBP-693-WR12+)
- RoHS-compliant lead-free '+' variant for new designs (frente a WVBP-733-WR12 (non-'+' legacy))
Notas de diseño
WR12 flange alignment: the rectangular bore is only 3.099 mm x 1.549 mm. Per Mini-Circuits application note AN75-004, a misalignment of even 25 microns across the flange face will cause measurable passband ripple and out-of-band leakage. Always use a calibrated low-inch-pound torque driver (typically 8 in-lb for WR12) and a precision-machined dowel-pin alignment jig. Hand-tightening or field-depot torque wrenches are the most common source of degraded filter performance.
Operating-temperature specification is -40C to +85C per the Mini-Circuits WebStore. Thermal expansion of the machined cavity resonator will shift the center frequency by approximately 1 MHz per degree Celsius, meaning a 100C warm-up cycle can shift the band-edge by 100 MHz. In outdoor backhaul deployments, mount the filter on a thermally stable bracket (low-CTE aluminum or invar) rather than directly on the painted chassis. Avoid thermal gradients across the case; if forced-air cooling is used, ensure uniform flow across both flanges.
E-band layout guidelines: keep the WR12 waveguide run between the filter and the next stage as short as physically possible to minimize ohmic loss. Per general millimeter-wave waveguide practice, every 10 mm of WR12 waveguide at 73 GHz adds approximately 0.05 dB loss. Place the filter immediately at the antenna flange if the LNA follows, or directly at the diplexer output if the filter is in the TX chain. Use precision-machined straight sections rather than flexible waveguides for production hardware.
Información de cumplimiento
RoHS compliant per Mini-Circuits WebStore material declaration. ECCN EAR99 export classification per Mini-Circuits. AEC-Q100 not applicable (RF passive component, not automotive-qualified IC). REACH compliance status not explicitly published; treat as compliant under Mini-Circuits standard policy.
