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WG/coax transition: probe radiation resistance vs diameter

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Does the diameter of a probe significantly affect its radiation resistance?
 

Yes.

Since the probe's radiation resistance is closely related to in characteristic impedance. And the vary with the same trend when its dimension varying. So the answer is yes.

But can I ask why you are concerned about the probe's radiation resistance. For my experience, that is the value that we usually neglect.
 

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I understand I need proper value of radiation resistance to match the impedance of the probe to the impedance of the waveguide.
 

Re: WG/coax transition: probe radiation resistance vs diamet

I agree there's a similarity to the radiation resistance of an antenna. But it's not a common term in
waveguide technique. Actually length and diameter of the probe stud both influences the impedance
matching. You'll also find alternative transition geometries in literature, that are said to be better suited
for high power, e.g. the lower waveguide transition in the below illustration.

 

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Re: WG/coax transition: probe radiation resistance vs diamet

Impedance matching should work independently of how much power is transmitted.
Can you explain?
 

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htg said:
Impedance matching should work independently of how much power is transmitted.
Right. Better suited means higher power capability, regarding thermal rating and by avoiding electrical arcing.

My literature source (Meinke/Gundlach Taschenbuch der Hochfrequenztechnik) doesn't tell explicitely, however.
 

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