High-Frequency Technical System

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The invention concerns an advanced radio-frequency (RF) system that utilizes a specially designed connector (termed 'Verbinder') to join a waveguide with another electronic or RF component, such as a circuit board. Unlike typical mechanical connections (screwing, soldering, gluing), this connector is precisely engineered to provide both a reliable mechanical joint and an optimal radio-frequency (electrical) connection for the efficient transmission of high-frequency electromagnetic waves. Its robust design accommodates mass production by reducing sensitivity to alignment and mechanical tolerances, thus improving both manufacturability and RF performance.

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• Connecting waveguides to printed circuit boards in high-frequency communication devices (e.g., radar, 5G, satellite communication)
• Integrating antennas or antenna arrays with other RF modules or electronics in wireless systems
• Reliable assembly solutions for automotive radar sensors operating in the mmWave band
• Industrial automation equipment requiring high-frequency signal transmission with robust connections
• Consumer electronics (e.g., Wi-Fi routers, smart home devices) requiring high-frequency interconnects
• Medical imaging devices or scientific instruments operating at high RF/microwave frequencies

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• Enables both mechanical and RF-suitable connections in a single, simplified assembly
• Improves production yield and reliability in mass-manufactured high-frequency devices
• Reduces the risk of misalignment, signal loss, and mismatch at the connection point, even under slight mechanical deviations
• Streamlines manufacturing process by enabling automation and compatibility with standard assembly tools
• Supports a wide range of materials (stamped metal, dielectrics, plastics) and fabrication methods (injection molding, additive manufacturing)
• Allows for miniaturization and high-frequency operation (e.g., above 3 MHz to mmWave) with robust, reproducible performance

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Patent Abstract

The present invention relates to a system of radio-frequency technology comprising a waveguide, a component and a connector that is formed and arranged such that it connects the waveguide to the component, the connection comprising a mechanical connection, and the connection produced by the connector being a connection suitable for radio-frequency.