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2016-01-13
Simple Approach to Miniaturized Antenna Gain Measurement Using a Parallel Plate Cell in the HF Band
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 46, 11-18, 2016
Abstract
This paper describes a method of measurement of miniaturized antenna gain in HF band based on a parallel plate cell. Compared to a free space outdoor approach this method offers two advantages: the use of a well defined environment and time efficiency. For the same external dimensions, it also has an advantage compared to TEM/GTEM cells designs in terms of useful antenna under test (AUT) space. This space is of a major importance in HF band since even miniature antennas can have considerable proportions. The proposed structure is composed of a parallel plate cell, whose construction is simple and not expensive. It offers a precision measurement with an error not exceeding 2.3 dB with respect to calibrated antenna gain and simulation results.
Citation
Evgueni Kaverine, Sebastien Palud, Franck Colombel, and Mohamed Himdi, "Simple Approach to Miniaturized Antenna Gain Measurement Using a Parallel Plate Cell in the HF Band," Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 46, 11-18, 2016.
doi:10.2528/PIERM15102107
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