CPC A61B 5/0093 (2013.01) [A61B 5/4244 (2013.01)] | 27 Claims |
1. A radio frequency (RF) applicator, the RF applicator comprising:
a waveguide having a first interior surface comprising a first aperture, a second interior surface opposing the first interior surface, a third interior surface adjacent to the first and second interior surfaces, a fourth interior surface opposing the third interior surface, and a fifth interior surface perpendicular to the first, second, third, and fourth interior surfaces;
an aperture antenna;
a solid dielectric insert within the waveguide, the solid dielectric insert having a second aperture formed therethrough that is configured for alignment with the first aperture;
an RF connector, configured to receive generated RF energy pulses;
at least one shim, wherein the at least one shim is planar-shaped and has a third aperture therethrough configured to align with the first and second apertures; and
a radio frequency feed pin configured for electrical connection to the RF connector, wherein the radio frequency feed pin is disposed within the first, second, and third apertures and affixed to the second interior surface.
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