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The AntennaLab is a unique system designed to be used in two distinct ways; it can be used for teaching and demonstrating common antenna configurations at all levels of study, and as a design tool by those engaged in research and development.

The system operates in conjunction with a PC via a USB interface and is supported by Discovery Interactive Software and NECWIN simulation software. The equipment comprises two towers, one being a low power transmitter, controlled by a frequency synthesizer. The second contains a frequency synthesiser controlled receiver. The antenna to be investigated is mounted on top of the transmitter tower.
 
Features

• Unique integration of hardware and software
• Simulates, models and tests real antennas
• Hardware modelling between 1200 and 1800MHz
• NEC-2 based simulations
• PC measurement and results
• Rapid graphic display of antenna characteristics
• Bench-top operation
• Low, safe power output
• USB interface

 
Curriculum Coverage

1. Familiarisation
2. The Diplole in free space
3. Effects of the surroundings
4. Dual sources
5. Gain, directivity and aperture
6. Ground reflections
7. The monopole
8. Phased monopoles
9. Resonance, impedance and standing waves
10. Return loss and VSWR measurements
11. Parasitic elements
12. Multi-element parasitic arrays
13. Stacked and bayed arrays
14. The log periodic antenna
15. The horn antenna
16. The dish antenna
17. Projects