The Anritsu 36801K Right-Angle Launcher is a coaxial-to-microstrip and coplanar waveguide transition accessory engineered for the Anritsu 3680 Series Universal Test Fixtures. Operating from DC to 40 GHz with K Connector® interface, it delivers precise, repeatable measurements on high-frequency substrates while maintaining excellent signal integrity through minimized insertion loss and superior return loss performance.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 40 GHz
• Connector Type: K Connector®
• Return Loss (Coax Calibration):
– DC to 20 GHz: >16 dB
– 20 GHz to 40 GHz: >12 dB
• Insertion Loss Repeatability:
– DC to 20 GHz: <±0.15 dB
– 20 GHz to 40 GHz: <±0.25 dB
• Distance from In-Line Connector (Axial): 0.4 in to 4 cm
• Distance from In-Line Connector (Offset): 0 cm to 2 cm
– Key Features
• Right-angle connector geometry simplifies testing of devices requiring 90-degree transitions
• Return loss exceeding 16 dB below 20 GHz ensures minimal signal reflection and high measurement accuracy
• Insertion loss repeatability within ±0.15 dB (DC–20 GHz) and ±0.25 dB (20–40 GHz) guarantees consistent results across multiple setups and measurement cycles
• Compatible with substrate thicknesses from 0.13 mm to 1.9 mm via Universal Test Fixture jaws
• Supports multi-port device testing when integrated with additional launchers
– Typical Applications
Microwave and millimeter-wave board and module characterization, coplanar waveguide device evaluation, multi-port network analysis on high-frequency substrates, and parametric testing of transmission line transitions.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for the Anritsu 3680 Series Universal Test Fixtures. Accommodates substrates up to 50 mm in length and supports line offsets up to ±12.7 mm via the associated fixture.
