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Antena
Antena
Lecture 9
Introduction
An antenna is an electrical conductor or
system of conductors. An antenna is a
device whose function is to radiate
electromagnetic energy or to intercept
electromagnetic radiation
Transmission - radiates electromagnetic energy
into space
Reception - collects electromagnetic energy
from space
Introduction
A transmitting antenna can also be used for
reception and vice versa. In two-way
communication, the same antenna can be
used for transmission and reception.
Pt Gt Gr 2
Pr
16 d 2 2
Antenna Gain
Relationship between antenna gain and effective
area
4Ae 4f Ae 2
G 2
c2
G = antenna gain
Ae = effective area
f = carrier frequency
c = speed of light (» 3 ´ 108 m/s)
= carrier wavelength
Example