Microwave antenna

Microwave frequency bands

Uses

• One-way (e.g. television broadcasting) and two-way telecommunication using communications satellites
• Terrestrial microwave relay links in telecommunications networks including backbone or backhaul carriers in cellular networks linking BTS-BSC and BSC-MSC.
• Radar
• Radio astronomy
• Communications intelligence
• Electronic warfare

Antenna types

Reflector antennas

A parabolic antenna is an antenna that uses a parabolic reflector, a curved surface with the cross-sectional shape of a parabola, to direct the radio waves. These devices range anywhere from 6" to more than 12' diameter depending on application and use.

Horn antennas

A horn antenna or microwave horn is an antenna that consists of a flaring metal waveguide shaped like a horn to direct radio waves in a beam. Horns are widely used as antennas at UHF and microwave frequencies, above 300 MHz.

Lens antennas

A lens antenna uses a lens to direct or collect microwave radiation.

Array antennas

An array antenna is a high gain antenna consisting of an array of smaller antenna elements.

Leaky wave antenna

A leaky wave antenna uses a leaking transmission line to obtain radiation.

Spiral antenna

A spiral antenna, configured in the shape of a spiral, serves as a radio frequency antenna. It can function independently or as a feeder for satellite communication reflector antennas. It ensures excellent impedance matching and radiation pattern performance across the entire operating frequency band.

References

References

1. "Antenna theory; analysis and design".
2. (22 February 2016). "Point-to-Point Microwave".
3. Bevilaqua, Peter. (2009). "Horn antenna - Intro". Antenna-theory.com website.