EP1151492A1 - Waveguide switch - Google Patents

Waveguide switch

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EP1151492A1
EP1151492A1 EP99964370A EP99964370A EP1151492A1 EP 1151492 A1 EP1151492 A1 EP 1151492A1 EP 99964370 A EP99964370 A EP 99964370A EP 99964370 A EP99964370 A EP 99964370A EP 1151492 A1 EP1151492 A1 EP 1151492A1
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Werner Speldrich
Uwe Rosenberg
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Tesat Spacecom GmbH and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01P—WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE
    • H01P1/00—Auxiliary devices
    • H01P1/10—Auxiliary devices for switching or interrupting
    • H01P1/12—Auxiliary devices for switching or interrupting by mechanical chopper
    • H01P1/122—Waveguide switches

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  • the invention is based on the genus as stated in independent claim 1.
  • a waveguide switch which has a stator with four waveguide connection gates and a rotor in which waveguide paths are present which connect at least two waveguide connection gates to one another.
  • the signal paths are switched by rotating the rotor (this also means rotating the waveguide paths in the rotor).
  • Isolation requires a high precision in the manufacture of the stator and rotor, especially for the combination of these parts, only a very narrow gap between the stator and rotor is permissible, so that usually a very complex precision bearing is necessary.
  • the waveguide switch according to the invention consists of two partial shells, each of which has, in particular, symmetrically half of the waveguide structure and which are preferably produced using milling technology.
  • the corresponding 'switching path' is defined by a simple, electrically conductive septum e.g. adjusted by turning or pushing.
  • a waveguide switch according to the invention can be constructed from parts, the manufacture of which does not require excessive precision, so that the production costs are significantly lower than for switches which correspond to the prior art. In addition, short switching times can be realized since the masses to be moved when switching are very small.
  • FIG. 1 Schematic is shown in FIG. 1: the basic structure of an embodiment of the waveguide switch according to the invention with three sectional images,
  • FIG. 2 an open three-dimensional representation (similar to an explosion drawing) of the waveguide switch according to FIG. 1 for two different switching states
  • FIGS 3 and 4 further possible switch configurations that differ significantly from the previously known.
  • Figures la, b, c show three sectional views through a symmetrical switch arrangement, the section C-C generally representing the half-shell division of the complete arrangement, i.e. the stator half-shell (without outer contour) with a movable element (here in the form of a rotor).
  • the arrangement has four
  • waveguide paths in the form of 90-degree E-plane elbows 12, 23, 34, 41 are introduced between adjacent waveguide connection gates, so that there is a corresponding branching for each waveguide connection gate.
  • This arrangement leaves a solid area 5 per stator half-shell in the center of the arrangement.
  • a gap 7 is provided between the stator half-shells, in which an electrically conductive septum 8 is introduced.
  • the septum 8 is shaped so that two opposing outer curvature contours 9, 10 almost the contours of the two corresponding E planes - Replica manifold. This means that the septum 7 simulates the E-plane bends for the desired waveguide paths 23, 41. In contrast, the sub-areas of the other E-level manifolds are covered. In these covered areas 12, 34, the waveguide paths are divided by the septum 7 in the middle of their broad side into two 'partial waveguides', so that in these areas the cut-off wavelength is significantly smaller than the wavelength of the useful frequency band and signal propagation is prevented here.
  • a central, rotatable mounting of the septum 7 in the central solid area 5 enables the waveguide paths to be switched very easily, which is done by rotating the septum 7 by 90 degrees, see FIGS. 2a and b.
  • the septum 7 can, for example, be designed with sliding contacts - however, it is advantageous to insulate the conductive septum with respect to the waveguide area. Furthermore, the septum 7 can have a frequency-selective structure 13 (for example elevations, ribs 16c, depressions, grooves, holes, slots, material discontinuities) which on the one hand compensates for the disturbances caused by the 'partial waveguide openings' and on the other hand increases the insulation between the 'blocked' waveguide paths.
  • a frequency-selective structure 13 for example elevations, ribs 16c, depressions, grooves, holes, slots, material discontinuities
  • septum 7 can also be used to mark the switch position by means of markings 14, 15, e.g. in connection with a light barrier.
  • FIG. 3 shows, for example, an arrangement in which the switching function is implemented by pushing a septum 16.
  • the septum 16 has two separate areas 16a, 16b, one area of which each has the configuration of one of the switch positions. So that these two areas can be moved together in accordance with the arrows 17, a connecting part 18 is introduced between the areas 16a, 16b, which is located in a continuous waveguide path (see FIG. 3a) when a switch is set.
  • this connecting part 18 is to be designed so that it behaves in an electrically neutral manner (for example lambda / 4 transformation with transformation stages, formed by extensions 19 on the connecting part 18) or that the interference caused by the connecting part in the connecting part itself or in the corresponding waveguide path (through suitable discontinuities 20) is compensated.
  • the compensation of the connecting part 18 can be carried out as follows: a) compensation by having approximately the length of a quarter wavelength; b) The connecting part 18 additionally has a transformer stage 19 to the adjoining waveguide sections, the dielectric being stepped or a dielectric with a different dielectric number being used; the length of the extensions 19 of the connecting part, which the
  • Forming transformer stages corresponds to a quarter wavelength; c) the septum has (additional) discontinuities that are shifted with the septum, for example in FIG. 4a: inductive at the top, capacitive at the bottom
  • discontinuity d) compensation by (additional) discontinuities / transformations (for example a change in cross-section of the waveguide in the area of the connecting part 18) which are located in the waveguide and are not displaced; this is possible if the discontinuities / transformations are in those parts of the waveguide that are only operated together with the connecting part 18 in the permeable switched operating state.
  • the solution according to the invention can be applied to a large number of different configurations, which for example also have more than four waveguide connection gates, and to very individually designed switching options.

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Abstract

Disclosed is a waveguide switch having a stator and a moveable electroconductive element. Said stator is provided with waveguide paths (12, 23, 43, 41) located between the waveguide gates (1 to 4). Said waveguide paths can be switched using said moveable element (8) so that they remain permeable or impermeable to high-frequency waves. The moveable element is configured as a septum (8) in a slit (7) of the stator in order to simplify production tolerances. Said moveable element extends in the respective impermeably switched waveguide path and is parallel to the E-plane thereto. Said moveable element divides the waveguide path in two parallel subwaveguides which are provided with smaller cutoff wavelengths compared to the waveguide path which is switched in a permeable state.

Description

HohlleiterschalterWaveguide switch
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Die Erfindung geht von der Gattung aus, wie im unabhängigen Anspruch 1 angegeben.The invention is based on the genus as stated in independent claim 1.
Aus der DE 4034683 C2 ist ein Hohlleiterschalter bekannt, der einen Stator mit vier Hohlleiteranschlusstoren aufweist und einen Rotor, in dem Hohlleiterpfade vorhanden sind, die mindestens zwei Hohlleiteranschlusstore miteinander verbinden. Das Umschalten der Signalpfade erfolgt durch Drehung des Rotors (dadurch auch Drehung der Hohlleiterpfade im Rotor) . Um eine elektrisch akzeptable Funktion (Anpassung,From DE 4034683 C2 a waveguide switch is known which has a stator with four waveguide connection gates and a rotor in which waveguide paths are present which connect at least two waveguide connection gates to one another. The signal paths are switched by rotating the rotor (this also means rotating the waveguide paths in the rotor). To have an electrically acceptable function (adjustment,
Isolation) zu erreichen, ist eine hohe Präzision bei der Herstellung von Stator und Rotor erforderlich, vor allem ist für die Kombination dieser Teile nur ein sehr enger Spalt zwischen Stator und Rotor zulässig, so daß in der Regel eine sehr aufwendige Präzisionslagerung notwendig ist . Vorteile der ErfindungIsolation) requires a high precision in the manufacture of the stator and rotor, especially for the combination of these parts, only a very narrow gap between the stator and rotor is permissible, so that usually a very complex precision bearing is necessary. Advantages of the invention
Der erfindungsgemäße Hohlleiterschalter besteht aus zwei Teilschalen, die jeweils insbesondere symmetrisch die Hälfte der Hohlleiterstruktur aufweisen und die vorzugsweise in Frästechnik hergestellt sind. Der entsprechende 'Schaltpfad' wird durch ein einfaches, elektrisch leitendes Septum z.B. durch Drehen oder Schieben eingestellt.The waveguide switch according to the invention consists of two partial shells, each of which has, in particular, symmetrically half of the waveguide structure and which are preferably produced using milling technology. The corresponding 'switching path' is defined by a simple, electrically conductive septum e.g. adjusted by turning or pushing.
Es ist keine komplexe Rotor-/Stator-Geometrie notwendig. Zudem sind andere Schalterkonfigurationen möglich.No complex rotor / stator geometry is necessary. Other switch configurations are also possible.
Der Anmeldungsgegenstand mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 hat folgenden Vorteil :The subject of the application with the features of claim 1 has the following advantage:
Ein Hohlleiterschalter nach der Erfindung kann aus Teilen aufgebaut werden, deren Herstellung keiner übermäßigen Präzision bedarf, so dass die Herstellungskosten wesentlich geringer sind als bei Schaltern, die dem Stand der Technik entsprechen. Zudem können kurze Schaltzeiten realisiert werden, da die beim Schalten zu bewegenden Massen sehr klein sind.A waveguide switch according to the invention can be constructed from parts, the manufacture of which does not require excessive precision, so that the production costs are significantly lower than for switches which correspond to the prior art. In addition, short switching times can be realized since the masses to be moved when switching are very small.
Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben, deren Merkmale auch, soweit sinnvoll, miteinander kombiniert werden können.Advantageous further developments are specified in the dependent claims, the characteristics of which can also be combined with one another, where appropriate.
Zeichnungdrawing
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und im Folgenden näher erläutert. Schematisch ist gezeigt in Figur 1 : der prinzipielle Aufbau einer Ausführung des erfindungsgemäßen Hohlleiterschalters mit drei Schnittabbildungen,An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and explained in more detail below. Schematic is shown in FIG. 1: the basic structure of an embodiment of the waveguide switch according to the invention with three sectional images,
Figur 2 : eine offene dreidimensionale Darstellung (ähnlich einer Ξxplosionszeichnung) des Hohlleiterschalters nach Figur 1 für zwei unterschiedliche Schaltzustände,FIG. 2: an open three-dimensional representation (similar to an explosion drawing) of the waveguide switch according to FIG. 1 for two different switching states,
Figuren 3 und 4: weitere mögliche Schalterkonfigurationen, die wesentlich von den bisher bekannten abweichen.Figures 3 and 4: further possible switch configurations that differ significantly from the previously known.
Im Wesentlichen gleiche Teile in unterschiedlichen Figuren sind mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen. Im nachfolgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von zwei unterschiedlichen Ausführungen näher erläutert. Diese Ausführungen stellen nur einen Bruchteil der Möglichkeiten dar, welche mit dem neuen Prinzip realisiert werden können .Substantially identical parts in different figures are provided with the same reference symbols. The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of two different designs. These versions represent only a fraction of the possibilities that can be realized with the new principle.
Beschreibung der AusführungsbeispieleDescription of the embodiments
Die Figuren la, b, c zeigen drei Schnittdarstellungen durch eine symmetrische Schalteranordnung, dabei stellt der Schnitt C-C in der Regel die Halbschalenteilung der Komplettanordnung dar, also die Statorhalbschale (ohne Außenkontur) mit beweglichem Element (hier in Gestalt eines Rotors) . Die Anordnung weist vierFigures la, b, c show three sectional views through a symmetrical switch arrangement, the section C-C generally representing the half-shell division of the complete arrangement, i.e. the stator half-shell (without outer contour) with a movable element (here in the form of a rotor). The arrangement has four
Hohlleiteranschlusstore 1, 2, 3, 4 auf, wobei einander benachbarte Hohlleiteranschlusstore jeweils rechtwinklig zueinander angeordnet sind. In dem Stator der Anordnung sind zwischen benachbarten Hohlleiteranschlusstoren Hohlleiterpfade in Form von 90- Grad-E-Ebenen-Krümmern 12, 23, 34, 41 eingebracht, so daß sich bei jedem Hohlleiteranschlusstor eine entsprechende Verzweigung ergibt . Durch diese Anordnung verbleibt im Zentrum der Anordnung ein massiver Bereich 5 je Statorhalbschale. Im kompletten Verzweigungsbereich, also innerhalb des Kreises 6 ist zwischen den Statorhalbschalen ein Spalt 7 vorgesehen, in dem ein elektrisch leitendes Septum 8 eingebracht ist. (Auf die elektrischenWaveguide connection gates 1, 2, 3, 4, whereby adjacent waveguide connection gates are each arranged at right angles to one another. In the stator of the arrangement, waveguide paths in the form of 90-degree E-plane elbows 12, 23, 34, 41 are introduced between adjacent waveguide connection gates, so that there is a corresponding branching for each waveguide connection gate. This arrangement leaves a solid area 5 per stator half-shell in the center of the arrangement. In the complete branching area, ie within the circle 6, a gap 7 is provided between the stator half-shells, in which an electrically conductive septum 8 is introduced. (On the electrical
Eigenschaften der Hohlleiterpfade hat der Spalt 7 nur einen unwesentlichen Einfluß, da er sich in der elektrisch neutralen Zone der Hohlleiterpfade befindet.) Das Septum 8 ist so geformt, daß zwei einander gegenüberliegende äußere Krümmungskonturen 9, 10 nahezu die Konturen der zwei entsprechenden E-Ebenen-Krümmer nachbilden. Das heißt, durch das Septum 7 werden die E-Ebenen-Krümmer für die gewünschten Hohlleiterpfade 23, 41 nachgebildet. Dagegen sind die Teilbereiche der anderen E-Ebenen-Krümmer überdeckt. In diesen überdeckten Bereichen 12, 34 sind die Hohlleiterpfade durch das Septum 7 in der Mitte ihrer Breitseite in zwei 'Teilhohlleiter' geteilt, so daß in diesen Bereichen die Grenzwellenlänge wesentlich kleiner ist als die Wellenlänge des Nutzfrequenzbandes und dadurch eine Signalausbreitung hier unterbunden wird.Properties of the waveguide paths have the gap 7 only an insignificant influence, since it is located in the electrically neutral zone of the waveguide paths.) The septum 8 is shaped so that two opposing outer curvature contours 9, 10 almost the contours of the two corresponding E planes - Replica manifold. This means that the septum 7 simulates the E-plane bends for the desired waveguide paths 23, 41. In contrast, the sub-areas of the other E-level manifolds are covered. In these covered areas 12, 34, the waveguide paths are divided by the septum 7 in the middle of their broad side into two 'partial waveguides', so that in these areas the cut-off wavelength is significantly smaller than the wavelength of the useful frequency band and signal propagation is prevented here.
Eine zentrale, drehbare Lagerung des Septums 7 im zentralen massiven Bereich 5 ermöglicht eine sehr einfache Umschaltung der Hohlleiterpfade, die durch eine 90-Grad- Drehung des Septums 7 erfolgt, siehe die Figuren 2a und b.A central, rotatable mounting of the septum 7 in the central solid area 5 enables the waveguide paths to be switched very easily, which is done by rotating the septum 7 by 90 degrees, see FIGS. 2a and b.
Das Septum 7 kann beispielsweise mit Schleifkontakten ausgeführt sein - es ist jedoch vorteilhaft das leitfähige Septum in Bezug auf den Hohlleiterbereich isoliert anzubringen. Ferner kann das Septum 7 eine frequenzselektive Struktur 13 (beispielsweise Erhebungen, Rippen 16c, Vertiefungen, Rillen, Löcher, Schlitze, Materialdiskontinuitäten) aufweisen, die einerseits die Störungen durch die 'Teilhohlleiteröffnungen' kompensiert und andererseits die Isolation zwischen den 'gesperrten' Hohlleiterpfaden erhöht .The septum 7 can, for example, be designed with sliding contacts - however, it is advantageous to insulate the conductive septum with respect to the waveguide area. Furthermore, the septum 7 can have a frequency-selective structure 13 (for example elevations, ribs 16c, depressions, grooves, holes, slots, material discontinuities) which on the one hand compensates for the disturbances caused by the 'partial waveguide openings' and on the other hand increases the insulation between the 'blocked' waveguide paths.
Zusätzlich kann das Septum 7 gleichzeitig zur Kennzeichnung der Schalterstellung durch Markierungen 14, 15 mit herangezogen werden, z.B. in Verbindung mit einer Lichtschranke .In addition, the septum 7 can also be used to mark the switch position by means of markings 14, 15, e.g. in connection with a light barrier.
Nach dem oben beschriebenen Prinzip sind auch andere Schalterkonfigurationen denkbar. Figur 3 zeigt beispielsweise eine Anordnung, bei der durch Schieben eines Septums 16 die Schaltfunktion realisiert wird. Das Septum 16 weist zwei getrennte Bereiche 16a, 16b auf, von denen jeweils ein Bereich die Konfiguration einer der Schalterstellungen aufweist. Damit diese zwei Bereiche gemeinsam entsprechend den Pfeilen 17 verschoben werden können, ist ein Verbindungsteil 18 zwischen die Bereiche 16a, 16b eingebracht, welches sich bei einer Schalterstellung in einem durchgehenden Hohlleiterpfad (siehe Figur 3a) befindet.Other switch configurations are also conceivable according to the principle described above. FIG. 3 shows, for example, an arrangement in which the switching function is implemented by pushing a septum 16. The septum 16 has two separate areas 16a, 16b, one area of which each has the configuration of one of the switch positions. So that these two areas can be moved together in accordance with the arrows 17, a connecting part 18 is introduced between the areas 16a, 16b, which is located in a continuous waveguide path (see FIG. 3a) when a switch is set.
Entweder ist dieses Verbindungsteil 18 so auszulegen, daß es sich elektrisch neutral verhält (z.B. Lambda/4- Transformation mit Transformationsstufen, gebildet durch Fortsätze 19 an dem Verbindungsteil 18) oder daß die durch das Verbindungsteil verursachte Störung im Verbindungsteil selbst oder im entsprechenden Hohlleiterpfad (durch geeignete Diskontinuitäten 20) kompensiert wird. Im Einzelnen kann die Kompensation des Verbindungsteils 18 folgendermaßen ausgeführt sein: a) Kompensation indem es etwa die Länge einer viertel Wellenlänge aufweist; b) Das Verbindungsteil 18 weist zusätzlich jeweils eine Transformatorstufe 19 zu den anschließenden Hohlleiterabschnitten auf, wobei das Dielektrikum gestuft oder ein Dielektrikum mit anderer Dielektrizitätszahl verwendet wird; die Länge der Fortsätze 19 des Verbindungsteils, welche dieEither this connecting part 18 is to be designed so that it behaves in an electrically neutral manner (for example lambda / 4 transformation with transformation stages, formed by extensions 19 on the connecting part 18) or that the interference caused by the connecting part in the connecting part itself or in the corresponding waveguide path (through suitable discontinuities 20) is compensated. In detail, the compensation of the connecting part 18 can be carried out as follows: a) compensation by having approximately the length of a quarter wavelength; b) The connecting part 18 additionally has a transformer stage 19 to the adjoining waveguide sections, the dielectric being stepped or a dielectric with a different dielectric number being used; the length of the extensions 19 of the connecting part, which the
Transformatorstufen bilden entspricht dabei einer viertel Wellenlänge; c) das Septum weist (zusätzliche) Diskontinuitäten auf, die mit dem Septum verschoben werden, beispielsweise in Figur 4a: oben induktive, unten kapazitiveForming transformer stages corresponds to a quarter wavelength; c) the septum has (additional) discontinuities that are shifted with the septum, for example in FIG. 4a: inductive at the top, capacitive at the bottom
Diskontinuität ; d) Kompensation durch (zusätzliche) Diskontinuitäten/Transformationen (beispielsweise Querschnittsänderung des Hohlleiters im Bereich des Verbindungsteils 18) , die sich im Hohlleiter befinden und nicht mitverschoben werden; dies ist möglich, wenn sich die Diskontinuitäten/Transformationen in denjenigen Teilen des Hohlleiters befinden, die nur zusammen mit dem Verbindungsteil 18 im durchlässig geschalteten Betriebszustand betrieben werden.Discontinuity; d) compensation by (additional) discontinuities / transformations (for example a change in cross-section of the waveguide in the area of the connecting part 18) which are located in the waveguide and are not displaced; this is possible if the discontinuities / transformations are in those parts of the waveguide that are only operated together with the connecting part 18 in the permeable switched operating state.
Analog zu den obigen Ausführungsbeispielen läßt sich die erfindungsgemäße Lösung auf eine Vielzahl von verschiedenen Konfigurationen anwenden, die beispielsweise auch mehr als vier Hohlleiteranschlusstore aufweisen, sowie auf sehr individuell gestaltete Schaltmöglichkeiten. Analogously to the above exemplary embodiments, the solution according to the invention can be applied to a large number of different configurations, which for example also have more than four waveguide connection gates, and to very individually designed switching options.

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Ansprüche Expectations
1. Hohlleiterschalter mit einem Stator und einem elektrisch leitenden beweglichen Element, wobei der Stator zwischen Hohlleiteranschlusstoren ( 1 bis 4) Hohlleiterpfade (12, 23, 34, 41) aufweist, die mit Hilfe des beweglichen Elementes (8) für Hochfrequenzwellen durchlässig oder undurchlässig schaltbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das bewegliche Element als1. waveguide switch with a stator and an electrically conductive movable element, the stator between waveguide connection ports (1 to 4) having waveguide paths (12, 23, 34, 41) which can be switched with the aid of the movable element (8) for high-frequency waves permeable or impermeable are characterized in that the movable element as
Septum (8) in einem Spalt (7) des Stators ausgebildet ist und sich im jeweils undurchlässig geschalteten Hohlleiterpfad parallel zu dessen E-Ebene erstreckt, wobei es den Hohlleiterpfad in zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende Teilhohlleiter teilt, die gegenüber dem durchlässig geschalteten Zustand des Hohlleiterpfads kleinere Grenzwellenlängen aufweisen.Septum (8) is formed in a gap (7) of the stator and extends in the impermeable waveguide path parallel to its E-plane, dividing the waveguide path into two partial waveguides running parallel to one another, which are smaller than the permeable switched state of the waveguide path Have cutoff wavelengths.
2. Hohlleiterschalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Septum (8) eine frequenzselektive Struktur (16c) aufweist, die einerseits die Störungen durch die Öffnungen der Teilhohlleiter kompensiert und andererseits die Isolation zwischen undurchlässig geschalteten Hohlleiterpfaden erhöht.2. Waveguide switch according to claim 1, characterized in that the septum (8) has a frequency-selective structure (16c) which on the one hand compensates for the interference through the openings of the partial waveguide and on the other hand increases the insulation between impermeable waveguide paths.
3. Hohlleiterschalter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Septum (8) als Rotor gestaltet ist . 3. Waveguide switch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the septum (8) is designed as a rotor.
4. Hohlleiterschalter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Septum (16a, 16b) als Schieber gestaltet ist.4. waveguide switch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the septum (16a, 16b) is designed as a slide.
5. Hohlleiterschalter nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Septum zwei elektrisch leitende Bereiche (16a, 16b) aufweist, die über ein dielektrisches Verbindungsteil (18) miteinander verbunden sind.5. Waveguide switch according to claim 4, characterized in that the septum has two electrically conductive areas (16a, 16b) which are connected to one another via a dielectric connecting part (18).
6. Hohlleiterschalter nach Anspruch 5 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verbindungsteil (18) Mittel (19, 20) zur Kompensation von Feldbeeinflussungen aufweist, die auftreten, wenn es in einem durchlässig geschalteten Hohlleiterpfad liegt.6. waveguide switch according to claim 5, characterized in that the connecting part (18) has means (19, 20) for compensating for field influences which occur when it is located in a permeable waveguide path.
7. Hohlleiterschalter nach Anspruch 5 oder 6 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in einem Hohlleiterpfad Mittel zur Kompensation von Feldbeeinflussungen vorgesehen sind, die auftreten, wenn das Verbindungsteil (18) in dem durchlässig geschalteten Hohlleiterpfad liegt.7. waveguide switch according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that means for compensating for field influences are provided in a waveguide path, which occur when the connecting part (18) lies in the permeable switched waveguide path.
8. Hohlleiterschalter nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Septum (8) eine Markierung (14) aufweist, welche die Schaltstellung kennzeichnet . 8. Waveguide switch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the septum (8) has a marking (14) which identifies the switching position.
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