A test facility for efficiency characterization of electrically small antennas

Ram M. Narayanan; Evgueni Borissov; Jon L. Sullivan; J. Blake Winter

doi:10.1080/02726340290084094

A test facility for efficiency characterization of electrically small antennas

Ram M. Narayanan, Evgueni Borissov, Jon L. Sullivan, J. Blake Winter

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Abstract

Recent trends in communications technology call for miniaturized components including antennas. The measurement of electrically small antennas poses unique challenges since reflections from the antenna positioner can now contribute to substantial errors in gain and directivity measurement. This paper describes a unique solution to the problem. An existing anechoic chamber was modified by using a new rigid but low dielectric constant antenna support and a retractable roll-axis mechanism. System validation tests illustrate the applicability of the new system. The technical solutions proposed in this paper can be used for successful modification of existing antenna test facilities at minimal cost.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	513-534
Number of pages	22
Journal	Electromagnetics
Volume	22
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02726340290084094
State	Published - Oct 2002

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Radiation
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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