Weatherproof Absorbers - WP Series

Weatherproof Absorbers
Applications
  • Open area test sites
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Datasheet

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Catalog

RF Absorbers Catalog

Model Numbers

AEP-4-WP1, AEP-6-WP1, AEP-8-WP1, AEP-12-WP1, AEP-18-WP1, AEP-24-WP1, AEP-36-WP1, AEP-4-WP2, AEP-6-WP2, AEP-8-WP2, AEP-12-WP2, AEP-18-WP2, AEP-24-WP2, AEP-36-WP2, AEP-4-WP3, AEP-6-WP3, AEP-8-WP3, AEP-12-WP3, AEP-18-WP3, AEP-24-WP3, AEP-36-WP3

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AEMI offers a wide range of weatherproof absorbers including a new product utilizing a specially formulated spray-on vinyl that is electrically neutral and is therefore up to 10 dB better than any other weatherproof absorber on the market.
Main Features

Key Features

  • Withstands harsh outdoor conditions
  • Resistant to UV rays, mildew, rot and abrasion
  • Lifespan - up to 1 year for Type 1, up to 5 years for Type 2, and up to 5 years for Type 3

Shape

  • Type 1: Pyramidal and wedge
  • Type 2: Pyramidal, wedge, convoluted, and laminated
  • Type 3: All absorber configurations available

Frequency band

  • From 125 MHz to 18 GHz

Standard base size

  • 2' x 2' (60.96 cm x 60.96 cm)

Height

  • 4'' to 36'' (10.2 cm to 91.4 cm)
  • Type 3 up to 96" (243.84 cm)

Operating conditions

  • From 0° to 200° F (-18° to 93°C)

Indoor/Outdoor

  • Outdoor

Treatment

  • Type 1: Reticulated foam
  • Type 2: Wrapped with a weather resistant/ vinyl-nylon based cloth coating
  • Type 3: Spray-on vinyl coating

Related certifications

  • FS 191-5903
  • MIL-C-43006
  • UL 94
  • NRL 8093 – 1, 2, 3

Ordering code

  • Type 1: AEP-XX-WP1, where XX designates absorber thickness in inches
  • Type 2: AEP-XX-WP2, where XX designates absorber thickness in inches
  • Type 3: AEP-XX-WP3, where XX designates absorber thickness in inches