Microwave Bands - Various

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The microwave spectrum is usually defined as electromagnetic energy ranging from approximately 1 GHz to 100 GHz in frequency, but older usage includes lower frequencies.

Most common applications are within the 1 to 40 GHz range. Microwave frequency bands, as defined by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB), are shown in the table below:

L band --- 1 to 2 GHz
S band --- 2 to 4 GHz
C band --- 4 to 8 GHz
X band --- 8 to 12 GHz
Ku band --- 12 to 18 GHz
K band --- 18 to 26.5 GHz
Ka band --- 26.5 to 40 GHz
Q band --- 30 to 50 GHz
U band --- 40 to 60 GHz
V band --- 50 to 75 GHz
E band --- 60 to 90 GHz
W band --- 75 to 110 GHz
F band --- 90 to 140 GHz
D band --- 110 to 170 GHz