Abstract: An electromagnetic-radiation power-supply mechanism includes a microwave power introduction port provided on the side of the coaxial waveguide, a power line being connected to the microwave power introduction port; and a power supply antenna for radiating the electromagnetic wave power into the waveguide, the power supply antenna being connected to the power line. The power supply antenna includes an antenna body having a first pole connected to the power line and a second pole connected to an inner conductor of the waveguide; and a ring-shaped reflection portion extending from opposite sides of the antenna body.

Abstract: A method comprising polarizing and coupling an electromagnetic beam to a first-order transverse electric (TE1) mode with respect to a parallel plate waveguide (PPWG) integrated resonator comprising two plates and a cavity, sending the electromagnetic beam into the PPWG integrated resonator to excite the cavity by the TE1 mode and cause a resonance response, and obtaining wave amplitude data that comprises a resonant frequency, and obtaining the refractive index of fluids filling the cavity via the shift in resonant frequency.

Abstract: A radio frequency circuit structure for transmitting radio signals includes a lower guide portion having a plurality of photocurable layers deposited on a substrate and an upper guide portion interfacing with the lower guide portion to define a guiding geometry. The upper guide portion may also include a plurality of photocurable layers deposited on a second substrate. A method for fabricating the radio frequency circuit structure includes depositing the plurality of photocurable layers on the substrate. A portion of each photocurable layer of the plurality of photocurable layers is exposed to ultraviolet light to form a latent image. The plurality of photocurable layers is developed to remove the portions not exposed to ultraviolet light to form a guide portion. The guide portion may be metalized and closed to form a guiding geometry. A lower guide portion may be closed by an upper guide portion formed in substantially the same manner as the lower guide portion.

Abstract: In a microwave heating apparatus, the fundamental TE10 mode of the standard waveguide (5) having a standard rectangular cross-section is fed into an elongated heating cavity (2) having an enlarged rectangular cross-section in which the shorter side of the standard waveguide is enlarged to a length which can accommodate the desired width of a board (8) to be heated. A pair of lateral slots (25) is provided parallel in the opposite enlarged walls (11) of the heating cavity (2) to form a track for the board (8) to travel across the cavity. As the initially longer sidewall (11) of the standard waveguide is unchanged, the fundamental mode is not affected but the electric field is uniformly distributed along the width of the board (8) traversing the electric field and the cavity. As a result, wider products can be heated and a more uniform heating pattern can be achieved.

Abstract: A “wireless cable” (also referred to as a “free-space waveguide”), which does not require a continuous body of conducting wire, is provided. Rather, a series of conducting rings, each loaded with a suitable capacitance element, is properly arranged in an empty medium. The distance between the conducting ring elements is of the order of half the wavelength of the signal to be carried, or less. Normally, the series of ring elements would operate as an antenna array, radiating the signal power away from the structure. However, under suitable design conditions, ideally all the signal power can be directed along an axis of the series of conducting ring elements. A signal source can be connected to the ring element at one end of the series, and a suitable electrical load be connected to the element at the opposite end to collect the guided signal power. Additional matching circuits may be provided to properly couple the source and load to the wireless cable.

Abstract: A waveguide interface and a method of manufacturing is disclosed. The interface includes a support block that has a printed circuit board. A communication device is coupled to the circuit board. A launch transducer is positioned adjacent to and coupled to the communication device. The launch transducer includes one or more transmission lines in a first portion and at least one antenna element in a second portion. The antenna element radiates millimeter wave frequency signals. An interface plate coupled to the support block has a rectangular slot having predetermined dimensions. A waveguide component is coupled to the interface plate and has a waveguide opening. The first portion of the launch transducer is positioned within the slot such that the slot prevents energy from the transmission line from emitting toward the circuit board or the waveguide opening but allows energy to pass from the antenna element into the waveguide opening.

Abstract: A waterproof communication apparatus comprises a core part and a separate external housing. The core part is a combination having at least one seam, and is used to transmit electromagnetic waves. The separate external housing covers the core part to prevent environmental moisture from entering the inside of the communication apparatus through the seam. A pair of engaging parts having complementary shapes is equipped with the seam of the combination so as to further prevent the molten material of the separate external housing from entering the inside of the communication apparatus during the manufacturing process. In another embodiment, the core part and separate external housing are made of metals and are combined by a metallurgic method.

Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic wave transmission medium which is suited for mass production and does not affect a transmission mode. The electromagnetic wave transmission medium includes, as a main element, a flexible cylindrical tube (1) molded so that a cross-sectional shape of the cylindrical tube in a direction orthogonal to a tube axis is uniform in a direction of the tube axis. The cylindrical tube (1) includes an inner wall formed of a conductive layer having a thickness equal to or more than a skin depth. The cross-sectional shape is a circular ridge waveguide shape having a ridge (1b) which is oriented to a cylindrical axis and is symmetric with respect to a center, and the ridge (1b) has a structure to be fed with electricity.

Abstract: A bandgap surface for use in a waveguide transition module. The surface may be constructed with a ground plane; a capacitive layer including a plurality of capacitive elements arranged in a polar configuration within a common plane, and spaced apart from said ground plane; and a plurality of electrically conductive vias formed within a dielectric layer of material that conductively couple said ground plane to each of said capacitive elements.

Abstract: A method of making a ceramic waveguide delay line includes the step of providing several slices or slabs of dielectric material, each including a layer of metal material applied to respective opposed side surfaces thereof. The slices are then fired in an oven to fuse the layers of metal material to the slices. The slices are then stacked together to form a core which is then dried and subsequently fired. An area of metal material is applied to the outer surface of the core. The core is subsequently dried and fired in an oven.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microwave waveguide element for matching a standard waveguide input port to an enlarged waveguide output port. In the waveguide element, a plurality of intermediate waveguide segments is cascaded in the propagation direction of the microwave energy to first split the waveguide element into two symmetrical waveguide branches and then combine the branches at the output port. Thus, the width of the waveguide element is gradually enlarged and the input port is matched to the output port. The intermediate waveguide segments are preferably dimensioned such that respective characteristic impedances are approximately matched with each other for the fundamental mode.

Abstract: It is an object to obtain a transmission line converter in which a rectangular waveguide provided under a transmission line may be reduced in size. In the transmission line converter including: a rectangular waveguide (11); a slot (5) provided in a wall surface of the rectangular waveguide (11); and a transmission line (13) which extends in a direction of a tube axis of the rectangular waveguide (11) and includes signal conductors (2 and 3) and a ground conductor (4), the slot (5) is provided in a narrower wall surface of the rectangular waveguide (11) and has a shape in which a central portion of the slot (5) includes an oblique portion to the tube axis of the rectangular waveguide (11) and at least one of both end portions of the oblique portion includes a portion parallel to the tube axis of the rectangular waveguide (11), and the wall surface of the rectangular waveguide (11) in which the slot (5) is provided is a part of the ground conductor (4).

Abstract: Various embodiments provide for waveguide assemblies which may be utilized in wireless communication systems. Various embodiments may allow for waveguide assemblies to be assembled using tools and methodologies that are simpler than the conventional alternatives. Some embodiments provide for a waveguide assembly that comprises a straight tubular portion configured to be shortened, using simple techniques and tools, in order to fit into a waveguide assembly. For instance, for some embodiments, the waveguide assembly may be configured such that the straight portion can be shortened, at a cross section of the portion, using a basic cutting tool, such a hacksaw. In some embodiments, the straight portion may be further configured such that regardless of whether the straight tubular portion is shortened, the waveguide assembly remains capable of coupling to flanges, which facilitate coupling the straight tubular portion to connectable assemblies, such as other waveguide assemblies, radio equipment, or antennas.

Abstract: The invention provides a high frequency circuit module according to the present invention includes: a circuit component having a plurality of terminals arranged on an outer side thereof, and a circuit board of a multilayered construction or a single-layered construction. A first outer face of the circuit board serves as a component mounting face for mounting the circuit component. The circuit board includes a ground conductor layer; a plurality of electrode pads provided on the component mounting face, the electrode pads being configured for connection with the associated terminals of the circuit component; and a plurality of waveguides provided on the first outer face or a second outer face, or in an inner portion of the circuit board. The waveguides are electrically connected with the associated electrode pads. Routing directions of all or some of adjacent waveguides are opposite from each other.

Abstract: A circuit includes an input signal line, a high performance resonant element connected to the input signal line, and an output signal line connected to the high performance resonant element. The high performance resonant element is a via.

Abstract: The design and use of a simplified, highly efficient, waveguide-based wireless distribution system are provided. A low-loss waveguide is used to transport wireless signals from a signal source or sources to one or more receiver locations. One or more adjustable signal coupling devices partially insert into the waveguide at predetermined locations along the length of the system to provide variable, controlled extraction of one or more wireless signals. Low-loss impedance matching circuitry is provided between the waveguide coupling devices and output connectors to maintain high system efficiency. The system offers the capability of supplying signals of high strength and high quality to a large number of receivers in a wide wireless coverage area via a plurality of signal radiators. Some embodiments of the system are readily adaptable for wireless distribution service in HVAC plenum spaces. A system that combines the functions of fire extinguishing and waveguide wireless distribution is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tunable delay line for radiofrequency applications includes a waveguide and a dielectric perturbing member that is displaceable relative to the waveguide for varying the delay imparted by the line. The waveguide is a ridge waveguide and the perturbing member is arranged parallel to a longitudinal end surface of the ridge and is movable in the ridge plane, toward and away from the ridge end surface, or in a direction transversal to the ridge.

Abstract: A waterproof communication apparatus comprises a core assembly having at least one seam, configured to transmit an electromagnetic wave; and a seamless enclosure enclosing the core assembly, configured to prevent the ingress of atmospheric moisture through the at least one seam into the inside of the core assembly. In one embodiment, the core assembly and the enclosure are made of metallic materials, and a metallurgical bond is formed between the core assembly and the enclosure.

Abstract: Phononic crystal wave structures and methods of making same are discussed in this application. According to some embodiments, an acoustic structure can generally comprise a phononic crystal slab configured as a micro/nano-acoustic wave medium. The phononic crystal slab can define an exterior surface that bounds an interior volume, and the phononic crystal slab can be sized and shaped to contain acoustic waves within the interior volume of the phononic crystal slab. The phononic crystal slab can comprise at least one defect portion. The defect portion can affect periodicity characteristics of the phononic crystal slab. The defect portion can be shaped and arranged to enable confinement and manipulation of acoustic waves through the defect portion(s) of phononic crystal slab. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract: An apparatus has an antenna configured to receive transmitted digital data, wherein the data comprises circular polarity (CP) and linear polarity (LP) format signals. The apparatus also has a waveguide coupled to the antenna and configured to propagate: 1) a first component of the CP format signal which is received; 2) a second component of the CP format signal which is received, said second component being substantially orthogonal to said first component; and 3) the LP format signal which is received. The apparatus further has one or more phase adjusters configured to allow adjustment to be made to match a phase of the first and second components of the CP format signal. The apparatus also has one or more amplitude adjusters configured to allow adjustments to be made to match an amplitude of the first and second components of the CP format signal.

Abstract: A nonlinear solid-state device useful for frequency conversion of electromagnetic radiation and in particular for harmonic generation, comprising a waveguiding electromagnetically distributed structure (WEDS) which includes monolithically a synthetic nonlinear material (SNM). Input radiation coupled into the WEDS is converted into a higher frequency output radiation through a constricted oscillatory motion of charge carriers and phase matched harmonic frequency generation of radiation which builds up coherently over an interaction length many time larger than the radiation wavelengths. In one embodiment, microwave radiation is converted into terahertz radiation. In other embodiments, SNM based WEDS devices are adapted for frequency mixing and parametric oscillation.

Abstract: A sandwich vehicle structure may allow for confined propagation of electromagnetic radiation within the sandwich vehicle structure. The sandwich vehicle structure may include at least one upper conducting plate, at least one lower conducting plate, and a core extending between the upper and lower conducting plates. The core may comprise a core medium, and a plurality of spaced apart core members embedded in the core medium and extending between the upper and lower conducting plates. The core medium and the core members may allow for the propagation of electromagnetic radiation within the core.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a microwave waveguide having a step of determining the zone or zones of the waveguide where an electric field concentration occurs. A step of produces at least one enlargement of the waveguide in the zone or zones thus determined. The invention also relates to a microwave filter in which the stubs are provided with such enlargement. The invention has application in microwave filters.

Abstract: A low frequency reject filter element is formed on a printed circuit board that utilizes the fact that power transmission in a waveguide is cut-off below a certain frequency. A quasi waveguide cavity is formed in printed circuit board using the top and bottom ground plane of the stripline circuit and using conductive via holes to form the side walls of the cavity. Waveguide cavity mode is launched from the input and output striplines by shorting them to ground. Transformers and matching via hole elements may be used to improve matching. The resulting filter is compact and is highly effective in suppressing low frequency transmissions.

Abstract: A waveguide includes a first waveguide member and a second waveguide member. The second waveguide member is combined with the first waveguide member to form a through hole. The first waveguide member includes a first shell and two first wing portions connected to the first shell, and the two first wing portions form a first plane. The second waveguide member includes a second shell and two second wing portions connected to the second shell, and the two second wing portions form a second plane. Bulged strips are formed at the inner rims of the second plane neighboring the through hole and extend along a longitudinal direction of the through hole, and the bulged strips protrude the second plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to electromagnetic wave guiding devices or waveguides (f<10 THz) and to processes for manufacturing these waveguides, which comprise at least one body (30) supporting at least one active wall (40). The body (30) of the waveguide is made from a volume of a ceramic selected from the following: silicon carbides, aluminum nitride, boron nitrides, and especially 3C cubic and 2H hexagonal varieties of boron nitride, diamond, beryllium oxide or assemblies of said materials. Applications: waveguides, filter cavities, reflectors and antennas for radiofrequency waves and microwaves, atomic clocks and particle accelerators.

Abstract: A compact thermoelastic actuator includes at least two identical force pieces and a securing piece, the securing piece having a coefficient of thermal expansion less than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the force pieces. The force pieces are mounted head-to-tail one beside the other parallel to a longitudinal axis Y and are linearly offset relative to one another, along the longitudinal axis Y. The securing piece has two ends respectively linked to external ends of each force piece and internal ends of each force piece are positioned under a median region of the securing piece. The actuator and device is applicable to waveguides of multiplexers incorporated in space equipment for satellites.

Abstract: A waveguide orthomode transducer includes a waveguide including a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion placed along a transmission direction of radio signals, the size of an aperture of the second waveguide portion smaller than the size of an aperture of the first waveguide portion, a first probe disposed at a first position, a second probe disposed at a second position, a third probe disposed at a third position, and a fourth probe disposed at a fourth position, wherein at least two of the first position, the second position, the third position, and the fourth position are located in the same plane perpendicular to the transmission direction of the radio signals.

Abstract: A radiating element having a transition from a waveguide to a dipole radiator. The radiating element utilizes the electric field of electromagnetic waves propagating in the waveguide to excite a section of a microstrip transmission line that is collinear with the waveguide's propagation direction. A waveguide septum guides the electric field of the electromagnetic waves into the transmission line and provides impedance matching. The transmission line can be formed on a first side of a dielectric substrate having a ground plane on a second side of the substrate. A first dipole leg is formed by making a ninety degree turn in the transmission line. A second dipole leg is extended from the ground plane and turned opposite from the first dipole leg. The transmission line includes a transformer having stepped or gradual changes in width of the transmission line leading to the dipole to provide additional impedance matching.

Abstract: A transit structure of a standard waveguide and a dielectric waveguide is related to connecting the dielectric dielectric waveguide to the standard waveguide. The transit structure includes: a cavity to match the dielectric waveguide and the standard waveguide, wherein the dielectric waveguide and the standard waveguide are orthogonal to each other to connect. The transit structure drastically reduces a design time by simply implementing a transit structure by using only a dielectric waveguide, a cavity and a standard waveguide on a dielectric substrate and remarkably reduces a size thereof in comparison with a conventional transit structure since all designs are finished in the size of a metal waveguide.

Abstract: In one example, a hybrid surface mountable package includes a housing at least partially defining a sealed cavity, two microwave integrated circuits (MIC) chips positioned inside the sealed cavity, and a very-high-speed interconnect connecting the two MIC chips to each other. The very-high-speed interconnect includes strong coupling co-planar waveguide (CPWG) transmission lines.

Abstract: A waveguide transition for transitioning from an overmoded waveguide to another waveguide is provided, where one end of the waveguide is configured to connect to a rectangular waveguide and the other end is configured to connect to an elliptical waveguide. The transition has an internal shape having top and bottom walls and two side walls. The top and bottom walls are shaped to join smoothly with waveguides at each end of the transition, while the side walls diminish in height along the length of the transition. The waveguide transition may employ mode filtering to suppress unwanted higher modes. A method of forming waveguide components is also disclosed, involving thixoforming of components in single pieces, the components having internal shapes configured for mold core removal.

Abstract: A waveguide, configured to attach with a printed circuit board, includes a body, a waveguide channel, at least one flange portion, and a plurality of protrusions. The waveguide channel is formed through the body. The at least one flange portion is connected with an end portion of the body. The plurality of protrusions are disposed on a surface of the at least one flange portion and a surface of the end portion and abut against the surface of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A data transmitting circuit includes a reflection suppressive component generating circuit for generating a reflection suppressive component for suppressing the reflection caused by the discontinuity in the characteristic impedance on a transmission line, and a data output circuit for amplifying the reflection suppressive component and the data to be currently transmitted to a receiving side and outputting them to the transmission line.

Abstract: A wafer probe comprises a contact conductively interconnected with the wall of a waveguide channel and supported by a substrate that projects from an end of a waveguide channel.

Abstract: There are provided a waveguide forming apparatus, a dielectric waveguide forming apparatus, a pin structure and a high frequency circuit that can optimize a circuit portion provided therein and have high versatility. A waveguide is formed by allowing first and second conductive layers (6, 7) to cooperate with a plurality of control pins (2). A variable high frequency circuit forming portion is freely and simply changed by displacing each control pin (2) between a down-status indicated by Z1 and an up-status indicated by Z2.

Abstract: A vertical coupling structure for non-adjacent resonators is provided. The vertical coupling structure has a first resonator and a second resonator. At least one side of the first resonator is formed as a first bent extension structure, and the first bent extension structure includes a slot. The second resonator is not adjacent to the first resonator, and the side of the second resonator opposite to the first bent extension structure of the first resonator further includes a slot, such that the two sides are electrically connected.

Abstract: A compact, high speed, miniaturized adaptive controller for a microwave power generator. A pair of directional couplers are arranged between a microwave source and a circulator to measure forward and reverse power. An electromagnet in the circulator may be controlled in response to a VSWR calculation. In some arrangements, the directional couplers may be loop-type directional couplers that are integrated into a waveguide magnetron launching assembly. The directional couplers may use a tapered coaxial line that presents an impedance that reduces along the length thereof. This enhances the directivity of the loop coupler and improves performance of the controller.

Abstract: A microwave communication package is constructed on an electrically conducting base plate having a first side defining a base plate cavity, with an antenna apparatus mounted on an opposite, second side. A dielectric substrate on the first side of the base plate covers the base plate cavity; and sealing apparatus contacting the dielectric substrate and the base plate completely around the base plate cavity hermetically seals the cavity. Circuitry mounted on a surface of the substrate within the base plate cavity includes one or more microstrip lines communicating components to one or more waveguides comprising openings extending through the base plate; and the waveguides are coupled at their opposite ends to the antenna apparatus.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a rectangular waveguide and backshort adapted for using/studying millimeter and/or submillimeter waves. Exemplary sliding shorts can exhibit relatively low loss, relatively smooth phase variation with frequency and movement, and/or relatively good repeatability. Certain exemplary embodiments can resist transmission of power by reflecting substantially all power from an incident signal.

Abstract: In some embodiments of the present invention, an antenna front end includes at least two diplexers. Each of the diplexers is defined with a channel within a single material block. Each channel is shaped to provide a diplexer which includes a coupler, a receive band filter and a transmit band filter, which are adjoined and matched to form a continuous waveguide channel. Some embodiments further include a transmit hybrid coupler and/or a receive hybrid coupler. The transmit hybrid coupler is formed as a channel within the material block and adjoined and matched to the two transmit band filters. The receive hybrid coupler is formed as a channel within the material block and adjoined and matched to the two receive band filters.

Abstract: The subject of this disclosure may relate generally to systems, devices, and methods using interleaved waveguide elements. Specifically, systems, devices, and methods using a dual-polarized broadband, multi-frequency interleaved waveguide antenna aperture are presented. In one exemplary embodiment, a first plurality of waveguide elements are configured to communicate in a first frequency band. In this exemplary embodiment, a second plurality of waveguide elements are configured to communicate in a second frequency band. In one exemplary embodiment the first plurality of waveguide elements and the second plurality of waveguide elements are integrally coupled to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: In a millimeter waveband transceiver using an antenna and a waveguide for a connection line, it is necessary to perform transmission mode line conversion between TEM waves of a microstrip line and VTE01 mode waves of the waveguide. There is a limit to reducing the conversion loss using only a matching box for connecting the microstrip line with the waveguide. In a transmission mode line transducer for converting between the TEM waves of the microstrip line and the VTE01 mode waves of the waveguide, if the cross-sections are substantially the same size, in the case of a 50? microstrip line when the characteristic impedance of the waveguide is about 80%, i.e., 40?, the line conversion loss can be optimized. Therefore, the microstrip line is connected with the waveguide using a ?/4 matching box via a ridged waveguide having a low impedance and a length of ?/16 or less.

Abstract: In some embodiments an interconnect includes a waveguide and a transmission line coupled in parallel with the waveguide. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A “wireless cable” (also referred to as a “free-space waveguide”), which does not require a continuous body of conducting wire, is provided. Rather, a series of conducting rings, each loaded with a suitable capacitance element, is properly arranged in an empty medium. The distance between the conducting ring elements is of the order of half the wavelength of the signal to be carried, or less. Normally, the series of ring elements would operate as an antenna array, radiating the signal power away from the structure. However, under suitable design conditions, ideally all the signal power can be directed along an axis of the series of conducting ring elements. A signal source can be connected to the ring element at one end of the series, and a suitable electrical load be connected to the element at the opposite end to collect the guided signal power. Additional matching circuits may be provided to properly couple the source and load to the wireless cable.

Abstract: Heretofore, a plurality of packages were used in a high frequency module in which a plurality of waveguide terminals were positioned resulting in problems, such as degradation of characteristics in the connection lines between packages, lower ease of assembly when mounting and connecting the connection lines, increased cost, and so forth. To solve these problems, a plurality of cavities having a part or the entire side metallized is formed in a multi-layer dielectric substrate. The multi-layer dielectric substrate is provided with a plurality of waveguide terminals, microstrip line-waveguide converters, RF lines, bias and control signal wiring, and bias and control signal pads. A high frequency circuit is mounted within the cavity and sealed with a seal and cover. This is intended to reduce the number of package, improve performance, improve fabrication, and lower the cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waveguide structure that prevents occurrences of gaps that communicate between internal and external portions of a waveguide without increasing energy transmission loss of high frequency signals, that is low cost, that has superior durability, and that is compact.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly comprising at least two waveguide components. The waveguide assembly comprising a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion each comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface of the first waveguide portion defining a first portion of a first microwave component and a first portion of a second microwave component. The interior surface of the second waveguide portion defining a second portion of the first microwave component and a second portion of the second microwave component. The first waveguide portion and the second waveguide portion being adapted for being coupled together to form the waveguide assembly such that, when coupled together, the waveguide assembly comprises at least the first microwave component and the second microwave component.

Abstract: A waterproof communication apparatus comprises a core part and an external part. The core part is a combination having at least one seam, and is used to transmit electromagnetic waves. The external part covers the core part to prevent environmental moisture from entering the inside of the communication apparatus through the seam. A pair of engaging parts having complementary shapes is equipped with the seam of the combination so as to further prevent the molten material of the external part from entering the inside of the communication apparatus during the manufacturing process. In another embodiment, the core part and external part are made of metals and are combined by a metallurgic method.

Abstract: A ground conductor (1) has a through hole provided through an area thereof for connection with a waveguide (6), with dimensions substantially equal to cavity dimensions of the waveguide (6), and a metallic spacer (7a) is provided as a holding element for a film substrate (4), with an even thickness to a dielectric substrate (2a), the metallic spacer (7a) having dimensions E1 and E2 of cavity walls thereof changed in accordance with a desirable frequency, and cooperating with another metallic spacer (7b) having substantially equal dimensions to the metallic spacer (7a), to sandwich the film substrate (4) in between, and in addition, an upper ground conductor (5) is arranged on the other metallic spacer (7b), and a quadrate resonant patch pattern (8) is formed at an end of the strip line conductor (3) formed to the film subs ate (4), on an area corresponding to a transducer end of the waveguide (6), while a combination of the quadrate resonant patch pattern (8) and the waveguide (6) is arranged such that the qu