How to measure a dipole antenna
you want to measure what
adaptation
To measure antenna radiation pattern,efficiency,you should use a full-wave microwave chamber.
If you want to measure the input impedance (S11) of the dipole, you'll have to use (or design) a balun. The dipole is a balanced antenna and cannot be measured as a single-ended device, e.g. a resistor, etc. Once the balun is ready, the "easiest" way is to design a TRL calibration kit and enter its data into the network analyzer.
Hope this helps
i think he askes how to calculate its lengh ?
its easy
(300 / freq)
= size of full wave
(*.96) {velocity factor}
then (/ 4) for a quarter wave size
size in meters of each element = (((300/freq)*.96)/4)
a dipole has an impedance of 75R
so look in a 50R system for ~ 1:1.5 standing wave ratio
The equation could be
Length[mts] = 0.95*(1/2)*300/f[MHz]
for a dipole in the "air"
For dipole in PCB(FR4 or close) I would say the
lenght could
Length[mts] = (α)(0.95)(1/2)(300)/(f[MHz])
where α is between 0.5 to 0.7 depending of the
dielectric.
Example: fo=2450 MHz(802.11), FR4(ε=3.48)-->α=0.66
Length[mts]= 0.66*0.95*0.5*300/2450 = 3.83 cm
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