WVBP-583-WR15+ - 57.2-59.4 GHz WR15 Waveguide BPF | Mini-Circuits
MPN: WVBP-583-WR15+ ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1850 | $1,850.00 |
| 10 | $1750 | $17,500.00 |
| 25 | $1680 | $42,000.00 |
| 50 | $1620 | $81,000.00 |
| 100 | $1575 | $157,500.00 |
WVBP-583-WR15+ Overview
A waveguide bandpass filter is a passive frequency-selective component realized as a section of rectangular waveguide with precisely machined resonant irises or posts that reflect unwanted frequencies and transmit a defined passband. In the signal chain hierarchy, waveguide BPFs sit between the antenna/down-converter and the low-noise receiver front end, and they belong to the broader RF filter family which includes coaxial cavity, lumped LC, and dielectric resonator types. Waveguide implementations dominate above ~26 GHz because metallic rectangular waveguide has lower loss than coaxial interconnect at millimeter-wave frequencies.
Key features of the WVBP-583-WR15+ include an operating temperature range of -40C to +85C, support for the WR15 standard waveguide band (50 to 75 GHz), and rejection skirts designed for adjacent-channel filtering in dense 5G/60 GHz, 802.15.3d, and E-band measurement scenarios. The ENV80 environmental rating indicates qualification for indoor controlled-environment lab use. The filter ships in Mini-Circuits' TH2793-1 machined aluminum housing with high-quality plating for stable electrical performance across temperature.
Architecturally, the filter uses precision-machined resonant structures in a split-block waveguide cavity, leveraging Virginia Diodes' metrology-grade millimeter-wave manufacturing experience. This topology yields steep roll-off skirts and high rejection (>40 dB typical) at frequencies close to the passband edges, which is essential for rejecting LO leakage and image responses in heterodyne receivers. The mechanical tolerances are typically held to a few microns, which is critical at 60 GHz where the waveguide dimensions are on the order of 3.76 mm by 1.88 mm.
Typical applications include 60 GHz WiGig / 802.11ay / 802.15.3d channel filtering, automotive 60 GHz radar pre-select filtering, millimeter-wave point-to-point backhaul link filtering, V-band radiometer and atmospheric measurement receivers, and VNA-based S-parameter measurements requiring harmonic or image rejection. The standard WR15 flange also makes it useful as a building block in custom millimeter-wave test fixtures and over-the-air measurement systems.
When integrating the WVBP-583-WR15+, ensure flange torque and alignment follow standard precision waveguide practice to minimize RF leakage. Use UG-387/U-M compatible flanges and dowel pins when mating, and tighten to the manufacturer-specified torque to avoid passband ripple from flange misalignment. Add a calibrated through-line before any system calibration so the filter can be de-embedded if absolute amplitude accuracy is required.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-band alternatives, and design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers quickly evaluate the WVBP-583-WR15+ for V-band and adjacent 60 GHz system designs.
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WVBP-583-WR15+ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Filter Type | Bandpass (Rectangular Waveguide) |
| Passband Frequency Range | 57200 to 59400 MHz (57.2 to 59.4 GHz) |
| Waveguide Band | WR15 (V-band) |
| Insertion Loss (Passband) | 0.7 to 1.5 dB |
| Rejection (Stopband) | 20 to 84 dB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Environmental Rating | ENV80 |
| Case Style | TH2793-1 |
| Waveguide Interface | WR15, UG-387/U-M compatible flange |
| Construction | Precision-machined split-block waveguide cavity |
| Mounting Type | Waveguide flange mount |
| Plating/Finish | High-quality plating (per datasheet) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per product page) |
| Manufacturer | Mini-Circuits (with Virginia Diodes design) |
WVBP-583-WR15+ th2793-1 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for WVBP-583-WR15+ (th2793-1 package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for WVBP-583-WR15+.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
WVBP-583-WR15+ is suitable for 6 applications: 60 GHz WiGig / 802.11ay Channel Filtering, V-band 5G FR2c Measurement Preselector, Automotive 60 GHz Radar Pre-Select Filtering, Millimeter-Wave Point-to-Point Backhaul Filtering, V-band Radiometer and Atmospheric Receiver, VNA S-Parameter Measurement and Harmonic Rejection.
60 GHz WiGig / 802.11ay Channel Filtering
The WVBP-583-WR15+ is well-suited to 60 GHz WiGig and 802.11ay channel filtering because its 57.2 to 59.4 GHz passband falls inside the 60 GHz ISM band. Per the Mini-Circuits datasheet, the filter's 20 to 84 dB rejection skirt suppresses adjacent-channel interference from nearby WiGig channels in dense deployments. It is placed between the antenna feed and the LNA/down-converter in the receiver chain; the 0.7 to 1.5 dB insertion loss is critical because every dB lost to filtering directly reduces link margin. Designers should follow standard WR15 flange torque practice and consider adding a calibrated through-line for system-level de-embedding.
Recommended
V-band 5G FR2c Measurement Preselector
The WVBP-583-WR15+ functions as a V-band 5G FR2c preselector in front of a spectrum analyzer or signal analyzer when measuring 57 to 59 GHz 5G signals. Its WR15 waveguide interface and UG-387/U-M flange are mechanically compatible with most V-band test equipment, and the precision-machined cavity delivers rejection of 20 to 84 dB outside the passband. This steep skirt isolates the analyzer from image responses and LO leakage, improving measurement dynamic range by 20-40 dB compared to unfiltered measurement. The -40C to +85C operating range supports both bench and field measurement campaigns.
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Automotive 60 GHz Radar Pre-Select Filtering
The WVBP-583-WR15+ can be used as a pre-select filter in automotive 60 GHz short-range radar front ends and research prototypes operating in the 57 to 59 GHz band. Its WR15 waveguide interface provides lower loss than coaxial alternatives at this frequency, and the precision-machined cavity gives sharp filter skirts needed to reject out-of-band interference from adjacent radar and communication systems. Insertion loss of 0.7 to 1.5 dB directly impacts receiver noise figure, so waveguide topology is preferred over coaxial for radar sensitivity. The ENV80 environmental rating supports interior cabin and sheltered underhood measurement but not direct underhood deployment.
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Millimeter-Wave Point-to-Point Backhaul Filtering
The WVBP-583-WR15+ is appropriate for V-band millimeter-wave point-to-point backhaul links that operate in the 57 to 59 GHz band as part of carrier-grade wireless backhaul deployments. The filter rejects co-channel and adjacent-channel interference from neighboring backhaul nodes, supporting denser frequency reuse in urban deployments. Its 0.7 to 1.5 dB insertion loss minimizes degradation of link budget, and the WR15 flange allows integration into outdoor enclosures with proper weatherproofing. The -40C to +85C range supports outdoor cabinet environments common to rooftop and streetpole-mounted backhaul radios.
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V-band Radiometer and Atmospheric Receiver
The WVBP-583-WR15+ serves as a band-defining filter in V-band radiometers and atmospheric measurement receivers, where the 57 to 59 GHz band corresponds to a strong atmospheric oxygen absorption line used in weather and climate remote sensing. Its low insertion loss preserves radiometer sensitivity, while the steep rejection skirt blocks out-of-band thermal emission from the sky and ground. The precision-machined cavity provides stable electrical performance across the full -40C to +85C operating range, critical for calibrated radiometric measurements. Designers typically integrate the filter at the front end of the receiver chain between the antenna feed horn and the LNA.
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VNA S-Parameter Measurement and Harmonic Rejection
The WVBP-583-WR15+ is used in vector network analyzer (VNA) millimeter-wave test setups as a harmonic-rejection or image-rejection filter when characterizing V-band devices. Per the Mini-Circuits datasheet, the steep skirt (20 to 84 dB rejection) attenuates LO harmonics and image products generated by the VNA's frequency-conversion chain, improving measurement dynamic range. The WR15 waveguide interface is standard on V-band VNA frequency-extension modules, allowing drop-in integration into the test port path. The filter's stability across -40C to +85C enables both lab and production-floor VNA calibration over temperature.
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Engineering reference data for WVBP-583-WR15+ — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | WVBP-582-WR15+ | WVBP-583-WR15 | WVBP-383-WR28 | WVBP-283-WR28 | VDI-WR15-BPF-58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits | Virginia Diodes |
| Package | WR15 (TH2793-1) | WR15 (TH2793-1) - same | WR15 (TH2793-1) - same | WR28 (different band) | WR28 (different band) | WR15 - same |
Key Differentiators
- Co-developed with Virginia Diodes for metrology-grade performance (vs WVBP-582-WR15+)
- Standard WR15 flange for V-band test equipment compatibility (vs WVBP-383-WR28)
- RoHS '+' designation for compliant end products (vs WVBP-583-WR15 (without '+'))
Design Notes
Use UG-387/U-M compatible flanges and dowel pins when mating the WVBP-583-WR15+ to other WR15 components. Per Mini-Circuits general waveguide practice, tighten flange screws to the manufacturer-specified torque in a star pattern to avoid flange warp. Misalignment at 60 GHz causes passband ripple and degraded rejection, so verify flange flatness before each mating. A calibrated through-line is recommended for system-level de-embedding if absolute amplitude accuracy is required.
Estimated: at 25C ambient with 1 W of incident RF power and 0.7 dB worst-case insertion loss, the filter dissipates roughly 0.15 W of heat. The TH2793-1 case style provides adequate thermal mass for indoor lab and sheltered outdoor use within the -40C to +85C operating range. For continuous high-power CW applications above 5 W incident, contact Mini-Circuits for a power-handling derating curve; waveguide filters can suffer multipaction or heating-induced passband shift at high power.
Do not attempt to solder or wire-bond the WVBP-583-WR15+; it is a flange-mounted waveguide component with no DC or RF pin connections. Always torque the flange per Mini-Circuits' case-style drawing to avoid RF leakage at 60 GHz, where even small gaps cause significant leakage. Do not exceed the -40C to +85C operating temperature; the precision-machined resonant structures can detune outside this range. Always include the filter's s-parameter file in your system-level simulation, not just its passband/rejection numbers, because group delay variation near the band edges can distort wideband modulated signals such as 802.11ay.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and ECCN EAR99 from Mini-Circuits product page materials declaration. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status not explicitly stated in the verified web data; set to 'unknown' pending datasheet confirmation.
