WR-06 Waveguide Tee
The WR-06 Waveguide Tee is a precision-engineered waveguide component that splits a single millimeter-wave signal into two paths, or combines two signals together. It is specifically designed for the 110 - 170 GHz frequency range, serving as a critical building block in D-Band infrastructure.
Available in E-plane (series) or H-plane (shunt) configurations, the Tee creates a precision 3-port junction. Due to the physics of the junction, a perfect match at all three ports requires an internal matching post. Moving into the D-Band (110-170 GHz), WR-06 components are at the frontier of next-generation 6G backhaul research, requiring microscopic precision in their 0.065" x 0.0325" apertures.
Key Features
Dual Configuration
Available in E-plane (series) and H-plane (shunt) configurations to meet different signal phase and power division requirements.
Precision Port Alignment
CNC-machined port interfaces with tight tolerances ensure accurate waveguide alignment and repeatable flange mating on all three ports.
Low Junction Loss
Optimized tee geometry minimizes mismatch loss at the three-port intersection, maintaining signal integrity across the full operating bandwidth.
Gold-Plated Construction
OFHC copper body with gold plating provides excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and consistent long-term electrical performance.
D-Band Use Cases
6G Research
Sub-THz communication links
Spectroscopy
Chemical signature detection
Radio Astronomy
High-frequency receivers
Wafer Probing
On-chip mmWave testing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Magic Tee?+
A Magic Tee is a specialized 4-port component that combines an E-plane Tee and an H-plane Tee into a single unit. It acts as a 180-degree hybrid coupler, perfectly isolating the E and H ports from each other.
Why is WR-06 important for 6G?+
As 5G maxes out the Ka-band, engineers are looking to the D-Band (110-170 GHz) for 6G telecom networks capable of 100+ Gbps. WR-06 components are currently the standard for prototyping and testing these futuristic sub-THz network architectures.
What is the tolerance requirement for WR-06?+
At 170 GHz, the wavelength is 1.76 millimeters. The physical machining tolerances for WR-06 must be held to within +/- 0.0005 inches (12 microns) to prevent severe phase distortion and return loss.