Mi-Wave’s Trihedral Corner Reflectors for Satellite Communications (SatCom) are precision passive RF targets designed to support calibration, alignment, and validation of satellite ground systems and high-frequency communication infrastructure. Their geometric trihedral design reflects incident RF energy back toward the source with a predictable and repeatable response, making them ideal reference targets for SatCom system testing.
These reflectors are well suited for use across microwave and millimeter-wave frequency bands commonly used in modern satellite networks, including feeder links, gateway terminals, and ground station installations. Available in multiple sizes and configurations, Mi-Wave trihedral corner reflectors support both laboratory testing and outdoor deployment in real-world SatCom environments.
Note: The trihedral corner reflectors shown represent only a portion of Mi-Wave’s capabilities. Custom reflector designs are available to support specific frequency ranges, performance requirements, and application needs.
| Model | Frequency (GHz) | Length (a) (inches) | Length (L) (inches) | Weight (oz) | RCS (dBsm) | Mounting Bracket optional | Material | Finish | Outline |
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| 770-1.4-m | 10 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -21.1 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 20 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -15.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 30 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -11.6 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 40 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -9.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 50 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -7.1 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 60 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -5.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 70 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -4.2 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 80 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -3.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 90 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -2.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 100 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -1.1 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 110 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | -0.27 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-1.4-m | 120 | 1 | 1.4 | 4 | 0.48 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 10 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | -9.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 20 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | -3.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 30 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.48 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 40 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 2.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 50 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 4.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 60 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 6.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 70 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 7.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 80 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 9.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 90 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 10.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 100 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 10.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 110 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 11.7 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-2.8-m | 120 | 2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 12.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 10 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | -2.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 20 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 4.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 30 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 7.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 40 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 10.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 50 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 11.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 60 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 13.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 70 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 14.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 80 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 16.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 90 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 17.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 100 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 17.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 110 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 18.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-4.2-m | 120 | 3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 19.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 10 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 2.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 20 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 9.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 30 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 12.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 40 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 15.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 50 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 16.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 60 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 18.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 70 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 19.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 80 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 21.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 90 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 22.0 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 100 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 22.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 110 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 23.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-5.6-m | 120 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 24.5 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 6.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 20 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 12.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 30 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 16.4 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 40 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 18.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 50 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 20.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 60 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 22.4 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 70 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 23.7 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 80 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 24.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 90 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 25.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 100 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 26.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 110 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 27.6 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-7-m | 120 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 28.4 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 10 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 8.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 20 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 14.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 30 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 18.3 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 40 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 20.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 50 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 22.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 60 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 24.3 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 70 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 25.7 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 80 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 26.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 90 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 27.9 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 100 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 28.8 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 110 | 5.6 | 8 | 2.5 | 29.6 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted | |
| 770-8-m | 120 | 6 | 8 | 2.5 | 30.4 | Metric thread M3 x 0.5 and 1/4 x 20 | Aluminum | Painted |
MI-Wave’s series 770 Trihedral Reflector are passive devices used to reflect radio waves back toward the emission source directly. Therefore, a corner reflector is a useful device for Radar system calibration. In general, the corner reflector consists of mutually intersected perpendicular plates.
Features
• 8.4 to 260 Ghz Available
• Low Cost
• High Directivity and Gain
• Simple Mechanical Performance
• Wide Range of Available Beamwidths and Reflector Sizes
Applications
• Radars
• Test Chambers
• Calibration Systems
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Why Choose Mi-Wave for SatCom Trihedral Corner Reflectors
Experience Supporting Satellite Communication Systems
Mi-Wave has extensive experience supporting SatCom ground infrastructure, RF subsystems, and high-frequency test environments. Our trihedral corner reflectors are designed to meet the accuracy and reliability requirements of satellite communication calibration and validation workflows.
Stable Reference Targets for SatCom Calibration
Trihedral corner reflectors provide a strong, consistent backscatter response that is essential for SatCom link verification, antenna alignment, and system performance benchmarking. Their passive design ensures long-term stability without the need for power, electronics, or maintenance.
Wide Frequency Support for Modern SatCom
As satellite systems continue to expand into higher frequency bands, Mi-Wave trihedral reflectors support microwave and millimeter-wave SatCom frequencies, enabling accurate testing for both legacy and next-generation satellite architectures.
Custom Solutions for Gateway and Ground Systems
Mi-Wave offers custom trihedral corner reflector designs optimized for specific SatCom frequency bands, installation constraints, mounting requirements, and test environments. Our engineering team works directly with customers to ensure proper integration into ground station and gateway systems.
Passive Retroreflection for Satellite Communication Testing
In SatCom applications, trihedral corner reflectors act as passive RF reference targets, reflecting transmitted signals from satellite ground stations or test antennas directly back toward the source. This enables accurate evaluation of antenna pointing accuracy, system gain, link stability, and RF chain performance.
The trihedral geometry ensures that the reflected signal remains strong and predictable across a range of incident angles, which is especially important during ground station alignment, feeder link verification, and system commissioning.
Why Trihedral Reflectors Matter in SatCom
Satellite communication systems rely on precise antenna alignment and accurate RF performance to maintain reliable links. Trihedral corner reflectors provide:
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A known and repeatable reference target for SatCom calibration
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Support for ground station and gateway antenna alignment
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Verification of transmit and receive chain performance
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Confidence during system commissioning and maintenance
By providing a stable calibration reference, trihedral corner reflectors help reduce uncertainty and improve overall system reliability.
Typical SatCom Applications
Trihedral corner reflectors are commonly used in SatCom environments for:
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Satellite ground station and gateway calibration
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Feeder link testing and verification
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Antenna alignment and pointing accuracy checks
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RF system validation and commissioning
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High-frequency SatCom infrastructure testing
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Performance benchmarking of communication links
These reflectors support repeatable measurements and long-term system performance monitoring.
Key Features for SatCom Applications
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Passive trihedral retroreflector design for SatCom calibration
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Predictable and repeatable radar and RF return characteristics
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Suitable for microwave and millimeter-wave SatCom frequencies
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Strong backscatter response for reliable system verification
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Wide angular tolerance for flexible installation
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Precision mechanical construction for consistent results
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Designed for laboratory, rooftop, and outdoor gateway environments
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Custom sizes and configurations available for specific SatCom needs
