A termination for absorbing electromagnetic energy provided by a transmission
line
and for transferring any resulting heat to a heat sink. The termination comprises
a housing in communication with the transmission line for receiving the electromagnetic
energy, and in communication with the heat sink for transferring the resulting
heat thereto. The termination also includes a conductor disposed within the housing
and cooperating with the housing for providing an internal transmission line structure
for confining and guiding the electromagnetic energy within the termination. The
termination also includes an absorber comprising a lossy dielectric. The absorber
is disposed within the housing and is in communication with the internal transmission
line for receiving the electromagnetic energy and absorbing the electromagnetic
energy in accordance to an absorption profile of the termination. The absorber
converts the absorbed energy into heat and is in communication with the housing
for transferring the heat thereto.