HP High Power Microwave Absorber

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ETS-Lindgren High Power Microwave Absorber is fabricated from high temperature materials.

ETS-Lindgren's high-power absorber is a honeycomb substrate made from a phenolic-based material. Lossy films are coated on the walls of the honeycomb for effective absorption of incident electromagnetic waves. The hollow network of honeycombs allows air to be drawn through them while the phenolic-based material withstands high temperatures. The benefit is that electromagnetic energy flux can be loaded to the absorber at much higher power densities than conventional absorbers made with polyurethane material.

Based on a recent high power absorber study, our phenolicbased material can withstand up to 2.0 W/in2, and maximum temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius (482 degrees F) without forced airflow. With forced airflow, this absorber can withstand much higher electromagnetic field power densities. Our design engineers are ready to bring additional expertise on both RF and mechanical details to make our high power test systems achieve the design goals and safe operation required for your specific needs.

Key Features
  • Extremely Low Flammability
  • Fire Retardant
  • Numerically Optimized Design
  • Rapid "Pump-down" for High Vacuum Applications
  • Honeycomb Structure
  • Stable up to 250C (482F)
Product Details
Physical Specifications
Dimensions by Model
ModelOverall HeightBase HeightPyramid HeightNominal WeightPyramids Per Absorber
HP-3PCL8.25 cm (3.25 in)1.9 cm (0.75 in)6.4 cm (2.52 in)1 kg ( 2.20 lb )256
HP-5PCL12.7 cm (5.00 in)2.5 cm (0.98 in)10.2 cm (4.02 in)1.6 kg ( 3.53 lb )144
HP-8PCL26.1 cm (10.28 in)5.1 cm (2.01 in)16.5 cm (6.50 in)2.8 kg ( 6.17 lb )64
HP-12PCL31.1 cm (12.24 in)5.7 cm (2.24 in)25.4 cm (10.00 in)3.8 kg ( 8.38 lb )36
HP-18PCL46.4 cm (18.27 in)5.7 cm (2.24 in)40.6 cm (15.98 in)4.6 kg ( 10.14 lb )16
HP-24PCL61 cm (24.02 in)10.2 cm (4.02 in)50.8 cm (20.00 in)6.1 kg ( 13.45 lb )9

Electrical Specifications

Maximum Reflections at Normal Incidence


80 MHz
120 MHz
200 MHz300 MHz
500 MHz
1-2 GHz
2-4 GHz
4-8 GHz
8-12 GHz
12-18 GHz
18-40 GHz
HP3PCL



-25 dB
-35 dB
-40 dB
-40 dB
HP5PCL
-25 dB
-35 dB
-40 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
HP8PCL

-25 dB
-35 dB
-40 dB-45 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
HP12PCL

-30 dB
-35 dB
-40 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
HP18PCL
-25 dB
-35 dB
-40 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
HP24PCL
-15 dB
-25 dB
-30 dB
-35 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB
-45 dB