ORBIT FR High Power Absorbers User Manual

High Power Absorbers

HPX Series

SOLUTION FOR

High energy areas of chambers and equipment
Radar or communications antennas

Main features

• Honeycomb material allowing free circulation of air

• High heat dissipation through natural convection

or forced air ventilation

• Handles 15 KW/m²; higher power handling

capabilities with forced air

• Withstands temperatures up to 176° C ( 350° F)

• High fire retardancy

+

• 15 KW/m² power handling

• Lossy honeycomb
material with
re-retardant properties

Product Configuration

Shape

• Pyramidal

Frequency band

• From 80 MHz to 40 GHz

Standard base size

• 2’x2’ (609 mm x 609 mm)

Height

• 36 in, 24 in, 18 in

• Customizable sizes available upon request

Operating conditions

• Temperature: up to 176°C (350° F)

• Relative humidity: 55% RH +/-15%

Indoor/outdoor

• Indoor

These high power handling absorbers are designed for high energy areas of chambers and equipment.
The hollow, pyramidal honeycomb structure allows for quick heat dissipation. Increased power handling is
achievable with forced air cooling. Chambers can be partially or fully lined depending on needs.

Installation requirements Specifications

Mechanical characteristics

AEP-HP18 AEP-HP24 AEP-HP36

Height in 18 24 36

cm 45.72 60.96 91.5

Pyramids per block 16 9 4
Base dimension in 24x24 24x24 24x24

cm 60.9 60.9 60.9

Power 15 kw/m2 15 kw/m2 15 kw/m
Nominal weight lbs 14.5 9.9 9

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Reectivity Characteristics

REFLECTIVITY AEP-18-HPX AEP-24-HPX AEP-36-HPX

@ 80 MHz 12
@ 125 MHz 15
@ 250 MHz 27 30
@ 500 MHz 27 32 35
@ 1 GHz 37 40 42
@ 3 GHz 45 45 50
@ 6 GHz 50 50 50
@ 10 GHz 50 50 50
@ 15 GHz 50 50 50
@ 18 GHz 50 50 50
@ 26 GHz* 40 40 40
@ 40 GHz* 40 40 40
* Estimations

The properties and capabilities of HP absorbers
necessitate installation on mechanical rail and hook
support systems.
This type of installation durably secures absorbers in high
temperatures and allows for easy air circulation.

ORDERING CODE

AEP-xx-HPX (where xx designates absorber height
in inches)

Typical Reflectivity
of AEP-36-HPX
Frequency in MHz

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High Power Absorbers Preliminary Datasheet

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