Dual Ridged Horn Antennas

Why Choose Mi-Wave

Mi-Wave is a trusted manufacturer of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave antennas and components, supporting commercial, government, and research systems worldwide. Our Series 265 dual ridged horn antennas are engineered to deliver wideband performance, stable radiation patterns, and reliable electrical characteristics in demanding high-frequency environments.

High-Frequency Engineering Expertise

With decades of experience in broadband RF and microwave design, Mi-Wave develops dual ridged horn antennas optimized for low VSWR, extended bandwidth, and controlled beam behavior across multiple frequency bands.

Precision Manufacturing and Quality Control

Each Series 265 antenna is manufactured using precision machining and controlled assembly processes to ensure repeatable electrical performance, mechanical stability, and long-term reliability in both laboratory and field environments.

Broad Frequency and Application Support

Mi-Wave supports dual ridged horn antennas across a wide range of RF and microwave frequencies, making them suitable for EMC testing, communications, radar, telemetry, and measurement environments.

Custom Antenna Solutions

In addition to standard offerings, Mi-Wave provides custom dual ridged horn antenna designs tailored to specific frequency ranges, bandwidth requirements, polarization options, connector types, and mechanical constraints. Our sales engineering team works closely with customers to ensure seamless system integration.

How Dual Ridged Horn Antennas Work

RF energy is fed into the antenna through a coaxial or waveguide transition and propagates into the horn structure. The dual ridges inside the horn alter the electromagnetic field distribution, lowering the cutoff frequency and enabling wideband operation.

As the signal travels through the horn flare, the electromagnetic fields are smoothly transformed into free-space radiation, producing:

• Broadband impedance matching

• Controlled beam shape

• Reduced reflections and signal distortion

• Stable radiation patterns across the operating band

Frequency Coverage and Interfaces

Mi-Wave Series 265 dual ridged horn antennas provide continuous coverage from 7 GHz to 70 GHz, spanning multiple RF and microwave bands within a single antenna.

Typical configurations support:

• Ultra-wideband RF and microwave operation

• Coaxial or waveguide transitions, depending on frequency range

• Linear polarization, with custom options available

Custom frequency segmentation, interfaces, and mounting options are available upon request.

Features

• Ultra-wideband frequency coverage from 7 GHz to 70 GHz
  Supports continuous operation across multiple RF and microwave bands with a single antenna, eliminating the need for band-specific horn changes.

• Dual ridged horn architecture
  Internal ridges lower the waveguide cutoff frequency and extend usable bandwidth far beyond conventional horn antennas while maintaining controlled radiation behavior.

• Low VSWR across the operating band
  Provides efficient power transfer, reduced reflections, and improved measurement accuracy across wide frequency ranges.

• Stable radiation patterns over wide bandwidths
  Maintains predictable beam shape and consistent performance as frequency changes, critical for broadband testing and characterization.

• Controlled beamwidth and sidelobe performance
  Optimized horn geometry ensures usable directivity and reduced pattern distortion across the full frequency span.

• Consistent gain characteristics
  Delivers smooth gain response across frequency, supporting frequency-agile measurements and broadband system validation.

• Linear polarization performance
  Provides stable polarization behavior suitable for measurement, communication, and EMC testing applications.

• High power handling capability
  Suitable for both transmit and receive applications, including demanding test and validation environments.

• Precision mechanical construction
  Manufactured with tight tolerances to ensure repeatable electrical performance, mechanical stability, and long-term reliability.

• Multiple interface and mounting options
  Available with appropriate coaxial or waveguide transitions and mounting configurations to support laboratory and field deployments.

• Custom configurations available
  Optional customization for frequency segmentation, connectors, polarization, mechanical form factor, and environmental requirements.

Applications

• EMC and EMI Testing
  Widely used in electromagnetic compatibility and interference testing where ultra-wideband coverage and predictable radiation patterns are required to meet regulatory standards.

• RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave Measurements
  Supports broadband signal measurement, frequency sweeps, and system evaluation across multiple bands using a single antenna.

• Antenna Characterization and Pattern Measurement
  Used for gain, beamwidth, sidelobe, and polarization measurements in antenna test ranges and validation setups.

• Broadband Communication Systems
  Suitable for wideband RF and microwave communication links requiring stable performance across large frequency spans.

• Radar and Telemetry Systems
  Supports radar and telemetry applications where frequency agility and broadband antenna coverage are needed.

• System Calibration and Validation
  Used to verify and calibrate RF systems, signal chains, and test equipment across wide frequency ranges.

• Research and Development Platforms
  Ideal for R&D environments exploring new RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave technologies where flexible, broadband antennas are essential.

• Production Testing and Quality Assurance
  Enables efficient broadband testing in manufacturing and QA environments, reducing test time and equipment complexity.

• Educational and Experimental RF Labs
  Commonly used in academic and experimental settings for broadband RF experimentation and instruction.