Inside a Typical Co-axial Circulator



Coaxial Circulator Construction Diagram

A picture of an SMA Female Connector

Component Descriptions

  1. L-plate: Forms magnetic return path in conjunction with item 10.
  2. Magnet: Provides a magnetic field to bias the ferrite.
  3. Lid: Housing lid.
  4. Pole Piece: Concentrates the magnetic field to provide an even field distribtuion.
  5. Garnet/Ferrite:
  6. Circuit: Also described as a stripline or centre conductor.
  7. Body: Housing body.
  8. Coaxial Connector: N-type female connector.
  9. Corner Plate:
  10. Cover Plate: Completes the magnetic path in conjunction with item 1.
  11. Screws: Used to fix connectors to housing lid and body.