Waveguide interface for millimeter wave and sub-millimeter wave applications

A waveguide interface for millimeter wave and sub-millimeter wave applications adapted to couple and uncouple abutting waveguide sections wherein said waveguide interface acts as both a mating surface and a precision alignment mechanism, the waveguide interface comprising:

• a. a first member having a first waveguide defined therein;
• b. a second member having a second waveguide similar in cross-section to said first waveguide defined therein, said first member and said second member being constructed to define a cavity situated between one end of said first waveguide and one end of said second waveguide;
• c. a means for mating said first member and said second member comprising a first mating surface and a complimentary second mating surface;
• d. a precision alignment component for aligning said first and second member, the precision alignment component comprising a precision recess wherein said first waveguide is centrally located therein, and a precision boss wherein said second waveguide is centrally located therein;
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• e. wherein said precision recess and precision boss are said first and second mating surfaces, respectively.