Waveline Inc. · Electronic Components
578-E
Switch, Waveguide
Part Number578-E
ManufacturerWaveline Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-530-3666 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,WAVEGUIDE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Distance Between Mounting Facility1.875 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN
Minimum Crosstalk Rating In Decibe70.0 SINGLE
MaterialALUMINUM BODY
Rf Power Handling Capability6.0 KILOWATTS AVERAGE SINGLE
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.10 SINGLE
Frequency Rating7.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 10.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING
Actuator Operating MethodMANUAL
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN
Operating Temp Range-54.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS
Waveguide Flange TypeCHOKE
Overall Length2.870 INCHES MAXIMUM
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 578-E available?
We can source 578-E even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 578-E by Waveline Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 578-E has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 578-E?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 578-E?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.