What is BS EN 60153‑4 – Circular waveguides specifications about?
BS EN 60153‑4 is the fourth part of the BS EN 60153 multi-series that discusses hollow metallic waveguides. BS EN 60153‑4 specifies straight hollow metallic tubing of circular waveguides for use as waveguides in electronic equipment.
The aim of BS EN 60153‑4 is to specify for hollow metallic waveguides:
- The details necessary to ensure compatibility and, as far as essential, interchangeability
- Test methods
- Uniform requirements for the electrical and mechanical properties
Who is BS EN 60153‑4 – Circular waveguides specifications for?
BS EN 60153‑4 on relevant specifications for circular waveguides is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hollow metallic waveguides
- Manufacturers of microwave system devices (like attenuators, phase shifters)
- Organizations that use radar systems
Why should you use BS EN 60153‑4 – Circular waveguides specifications?
A hollow metallic waveguide is a transmission line used for transmitting electromagnetic energy from one place to another. These waveguides have to meet certain specifications to be considered ready for operation.
BS EN 60153‑4 provides you with electrical and mechanical requirements for circular waveguides this can help you in production and quality control phases. BS EN 60153‑4 also specifies test methods to verify that these electrical and mechanical properties are met. BS EN 60153‑4 also gives you the dimensions and required attenuation frequency for circular waveguides made from copper, aluminium, gold, and brass.
In conclusion, BS EN 60153‑4 helps you to produce circular waveguides with high functionality and reliability.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60153‑4:2017 replaces the second edition published in 1973-1. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Expand and revise the operation frequency range for waveguides
- Revise the allowance of aperture dimensions
- Revise the test method for aperture dimensions
- Revise the equation of attenuation
