Antenna Arrays Chapter No 5
Antenna Arrays Chapter No 5
Antenna Arrays Chapter No 5
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Antenna Arrays
Antenna Arrays
Usually the radiation pattern of a single
element is relatively wide, and each element
provide slow values of directivity (gain).
In many applications, it is necessary to design
antennas with very high directive
characteristics (very high gain) to meet the
demands of long distance communication.
Antenna Arrays
This can only be accomplished by increasing
the electrical size of the antenna.
Another way to enlarge the dimensions of the
antenna, without increasing the size of
individual element, is to form an assembly of
radiating elements in an electrical and
geometrical configuration.
This new antenna, means antenna formed is
referred to as an array.
Antenna Arrays
The antenna arrays are of vast importance and
are widely used nowadays for various
purposes like military, and satellite
communication.
1. Broadside Array
2. End-Fire Array
Antenna Arrays
1. Broadside Array:
In a broadside array, the radiators are along a
straight line producing a beam perpendicular
to the line.
For an optimal design, the maxima of the single
element as well as of the array should be
directed toward = 90 degree and the phase
angle is zero.
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2. End-Fire Array: