Quick Answer: The Slide Screw Tuner is a waveguide matching component for the microwave X-band bench, covering 8.2 to 12.4 GHz. Matching is set by the depth and position of a screw that enters a slot in the centre of the waveguide section.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Section of waveguide flanged at both ends
Thin slot cut in the broad wall of the waveguide
Screw carried on a carriage that runs over the slot
Matching adjusted by screw penetration and position along the slot
Frequency range 8.2 to 12.4 GHz
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Frequency range
8.2 to 12.4 GHz
Body
Waveguide section, flanged on both ends
Slot
Thin slot in the centre of the broad wall
Tuning element
Screw on a sliding carriage
About This Product
A slide screw tuner is used on an X-band microwave bench to match a load to the line and reduce reflections. Students move the carriage and change the screw depth while watching the standing wave on a slotted line, which shows how a reactive element placed at the right point cancels a mismatch. Laboratories and colleges in Tanzania, Paraguay, Lesotho, Iran and Mauritius can buy the Slide Screw Tuner through an export order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Slide Screw Tuner match a load?
A screw on a carriage enters a thin slot in the broad wall of the waveguide; changing how far it penetrates and where it sits along the slot sets the matching.
What frequency range does the Slide Screw Tuner cover?
