Design of a Matching Network for Dipole Antennas

Abstract

The input impedance of an antenna is highly dependent on the frequency range in which it operates. For an electrically small antenna to operate in a broad frequency range, the antenna must be properly matched. This thesis presents the design of a matching network for a 1-meter monopole antenna, operating over 30-90 MHz using the real frequency method (RFM). It outlines the mathematical steps needed to determine the equalizer function, which ultimately leads to the circuit design. The goal of the RFM, given the real frequency data, is to optimize the Transducer Power Gain (TPG), and minimize the reflection coefficient or power lost due to the impedance mismatch. Complete design including network realization is given. However, no experimental results are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA265115

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People

  • Jennifer Park

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Dipole Antennas
  • Dipoles
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Gain
  • Impedance
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Monopole Antennas
  • Power Gain
  • Rational Functions
  • United States

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