Title :
The input impedance and the antenna gain of the spherical helical antenna
Author :
Hui, H.T. ; Chan, K.Y. ; Yung, E.K.N.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., City Univ. of Hong Kong, China
fDate :
8/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The input impedance and the antenna gain of the spherical helical antenna are obtained theoretically and experimentally. Results indicate the better performance of the 3-turn antenna over the 7-turn one in terms of the impedance bandwidth and the stability of the antenna gain. The theoretical current distribution is also obtained and its salient characteristics are discussed
Keywords :
current distribution; electric impedance; helical antennas; antenna gain; current distribution; impedance bandwidth; input impedance; spherical helical antenna; Antenna theory; Coaxial components; Conductors; Copper; Current distribution; Frequency; Helical antennas; Impedance; Integral equations; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
