Double Ridge Horn Antenna - 1 GHz to 18 GHz, 500 W: EMC RH-118 | EMC TEST
EMC RH-118 Double Ridge Horn Antenna for EMC and EMI measurements from 1 GHz to 18 GHz, with 500 W input power, linear polarization and Type N connector.
The EMC RH-118 is a Microwave Double Ridge Guide Horn Antenna designed for broadband EMC and EMI applications from 1 GHz to 18 GHz. The antenna is linearly polarized, suitable for both receiving and transmitting, and provides a 50-ohm broadband impedance.
Thanks to its compact and portable design, the RH-118 is suited for laboratory test setups, EMC test environments and applications requiring a broadband horn antenna with low VSWR and high input power handling.
Advantages
- Broad frequency range from 1 GHz to 18 GHz for EMC, EMI and antenna measurement applications.
- Suitable for receiving and transmitting in radiated immunity and radiated emission test setups.
- Maximum power handling of 500 W through a precision Type N female connector.
- Low VSWR with an average value of 2:1.
- Linear polarization with measurement capability in vertical, horizontal and 45° orientation.
- Compact construction with a weight of 1.6 kg for mobile and stationary test configurations.
Key features
- Frequency range: 1 GHz to 18 GHz
- Typical gain: 5 to 15 dBi
- VSWR: 2:1 average
- Polarization: linear
- Maximum input power: 500 W
- Impedance: 50 Ω
- Cross-polarization: 20 dB minimum
- Connector: Type N female
- Dimensions: approx. 28 x 24 x 14 cm
- Weight: 1.6 kg
- Construction: aluminium with conductive chromate surface treatment
Typical applications
- Radiated immunity testing according to MIL-STD 461E and IEC 61000-4-3.
- Radiated emission testing according to ANSI C63-4 and EN55022.
- Shielding effectiveness measurements according to MIL-STD 285 and IEEE-299.
- FCC, MIL-STD, VDE and TEMPEST test environments.
- Broadband EMC and EMI measurements in the microwave range.
Additional information
The EMC RH-118 is manufactured from aluminium and features a conductive chromate surface treatment. The rear mounting structure allows adjustment for vertical, horizontal and 45° polarization.
EMCO supports technical users in selecting suitable antenna solutions for RF, microwave, EMC and measurement applications, with guidance for integration into laboratory, test and system environments.
