High-Gain Antennas

Slotted Waveguide Array Antenna

Description

Slotted-waveguide arrays are flat antenna solutions long known for their compactness, ease of mass production, and ability to handle high power levels. Based on this technology, Anywaves offers a high-quality full-metal antenna solution perfect for a variety of satellite applications ranging from inter-satellite link communications to synthetic aperture radar.

Our R&D engineering team proposes a design specific to project requirements, based on electromagnetic dispersion engineering, so as to maximize antenna gain in a given direction and minimize beam angular deflection. With a hybrid series/parallel feed system, Anywaves’ slotted-waveguide antenna is an excellent candidate for high-gain applications in Ku- and Ka-band. Its full-metal structure allows it to avoid ESD phenomena, be thermoelastically robust, and have an ultra-low profile, among other things. Considering a gain roll off of 1 dB, we can efficiently design slotted-waveguide antennas to attain high-gain radiation (20 dBi minimum) along fractional bandwidth in the order of 5% in circular polarization.

Last but not least, following the quality policy adopted for its products, Anywaves’ slotted antennas endure a severe qualification campaign including mechanical vibrations, shocks and thermal vacuum cycling in order to ensure a product suitable for harsh environments. Custom acceptance tests are in turn guaranteed and agreed upon with Anywaves throughout the hardware development project.

Please note that our Slotted Waveguide Array Antennas are not a COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) product. They are custom-made upond demand, hence why we do not have a generic datasheet to provide.

Contact our expert team for more information about the Slotted-Waveguide Array Antenna today.

Custom design to your needs (ISL communications, SAR payloads, etc.)
Full-metal
High-gain radation
High power handling
ESD-free
ITAR-free

Frequency band

From Ku to Ka band

Polarization

Right or Left Hand Circular Polarization

Realized gain

> 20 dBi

Fractional Bandwidth

Size

Footprint depending on frequency and/or gain specification
Overall thickness lower than 10mm without connector

Materials

Space qualified materials: full metal structure

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Included services

Requirement Definition

At Anywaves, we specialize in delivering custom-made antennas tailored to meet your unique requirements. Our expertise allows us to understand your specific needs and translate them into antenna specifications. We work closely with you to identify key parameters such as frequency bands, gain, beamwidth, mechanical constraints, and environmental considerations. Our team of experienced engineers collaborates with you throughout the process, ensuring that the antenna design aligns precisely with your application’s demands. With our deep understanding of your needs and attention to detail, we guarantee antennas that deliver optimal performance and reliability for your specific use case.

Project Management

Our goal is to ensure a seamless and successful antenna development process. Our experienced spatial project managers are skilled in coordinating all aspects of your custom-made antenna project, from initial concept to final delivery. With meticulous planning, effective communication, and diligent resource allocation, we ensure that your spatial project stays on track through key milestones (PDR, CDR, TRR, TRB…). Our project management expertise enables us to navigate complex challenges, mitigate risks, and provide you with regular updates on project progress.

Technical Expertise

Our team of skilled engineers has extensive experience in antenna design and development, as well as in the space and defense industries. We leverage the latest tools and technologies to develop innovative antenna solutions that meet even the most complex challenges. With our technical expertise, we can optimize key parameters such as gain, bandwidth, radiation pattern, and impedance matching to deliver antennas that excel in your specific application. Moreover, we keep a pragmatic approach in mind and submit our antennas to an extensive testing process in order to mitigate the risks throughout the project.

Extensive Documentation

At Anywaves, we understand the importance of comprehensive and accurate documentation for your custom-made antenna projects. We make sure to create clear and concise documentation that covers all aspects of the antenna design, specifications, testing procedures, and installation guidelines. In addition to our standard EIDP package, we also deliver throughout the project all the design justification that you may need : RF, mechanical, thermal, radiation analyses ; test plan ; test reports… We make sure to deliver documentation that adds value to your project and guarantees that your antenna is compliant to your needs.