Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

INDEX
Sr. Marks/
Title Date Sign
No. Grade
To study different types of antennas &
1 various important parameters related to
antennas.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
2
simple dipole.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
3
Folded dipole (λ/2).
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
4
Polarization Test.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
5
Yagi UDA 5 element Folded Dipole.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
6
λ/4 Phase array antenna.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
7
Combined Collinear Array.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
8
Loop Antenna.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
9
Log Periodic Antenna.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
10
Slot Antenna.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
11
Rhombus Antenna.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
12
Cut Paraboloid Reflector Antenna.
To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the
13
Helix Antenna.
To study about HFSS software for
14
simulating micro strip patch antenna.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 02 DATE___________
SIMPLE DIPOLE (λ/2)

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the simple dipole.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Simple
Dipole (λ/2).

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount simple dipole (λ/2) on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel structure,
pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately 30-
35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion chart
given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Current Detector Current

(Degree) (µA) (dBµA)
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

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Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculations:
(a) HPBW =___________
(b) Front/Back ratio=____________
(c) Gain of antenna=____________

Conclusion:

_______________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 03 DATE___________
FOLDED DIPOLE (λ/2)

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the Folded dipole.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Folded
Dipole (λ/2).

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Folded Dipole (λ/2) on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBµA, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBµA.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector

(Degree) Current (µA) Current (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

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Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 04 DATE___________
POLARIZATION TEST

Aim : To Study and Perform Polarization Test.

Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast.
Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
5. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
6. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
7. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
8. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
9. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
10. Now, turn the detector box at 90 degree by fixing the screw at the back of detector box.
11. Note the readings again.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector

(Degree) Current (µA) Current (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector Current

(Degree) Current (µA) (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 05 DATE___________
YAGI UDA 5 ELEMENT FOLDED DIPOLE

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the Yagi UDA 5 element Folded Dipole.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Yagi UDA 5
element Folded Dipole.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Yagi UDA 5 element Folded Dipoleon on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector

(Degree) Current (µA) Current (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 06 DATE___________
λ/4 PHASE ARRAY ANTENNA

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the simple dipole.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast,λ/4 phase
array antenna.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the mainunit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount λ/4 Phase array antenna on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of
them. Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as
steel structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector Current

(Degree) Current (µA) (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 07 DATE___________
COMBINED COLLINEAR ARRAY

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the Combined Collinear Array.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast,Combined
Collinear Array.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Combined Collinear Array on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector Current

(Degree) Current (µA) (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 08 DATE___________
LOOP ANTENNA

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of Loop Antenna.

Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Loop
Antenna.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Loop Antenna on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector

(Degree) Current (µA) Current (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT: 09 DATE___________
LOG PERIODIC ANTENNA

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of Log Periodic Antenna.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Log
Periodic Antenna.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Log Periodic Antenna on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector

(Degree) Current (µA) Current (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT 10 DATE___________
SLOT ANTENNA

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of Slot Antenna.

Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Slot
Antenna.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Slot Antenna on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector Current

(Degree) Current (µA) (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT 11 DATE___________
RHOMBUS ANTENNA

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of Rhombus Antenna.

Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Log
Periodic Antenna.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Cut Paraboloid Reflector antenna on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector

(Degree) Current (µA) Current (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT 12 DATE___________
CUT PARABOLOID REFLECTOR ANTENNA

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of Cut Paraboloid Reflector Antenna.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Log
Periodic Antenna.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Cut Paraboloid Reflector antenna on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector Current

(Degree) Current (µA) (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

________________ _________________
Marks/Grade Teacher’s Signature

Antenna & Wave Propagation (2161003)

Government Engineering College, Bharuch EC Department

EXPERIMENT 13 DATE___________
HELIX ANTENNA

Aim : To Study and plot the radiation pattern of the Helix Antenna.
Apparatus: Main unit, Transmitter antenna mast, Detector, Receiver antenna mast, Helix
Antenna.

Procedure:
1. Assemble the Transmitter antenna mast and fix it on the goniometer scale of the main unit.
2. Assemble detector assembly and mount detector unit on the mast.
3. Keep the main unit on the table and connect power cord and switch on the unit.
4. Mount Helix antenna on the transmitting mast.
5. Keep detector assembly away from main unit approximately 1.5m and align both of them.
Ensure that there is no reflector sort thing in the vicinity of the experiment such as steel
structure, pipes, cable etc.
6. Keep the RF Level and FS Adjust to minimum and directional coupler switch to FWD.
7. Increase RF level gradually and that there is deflection in the detector meter.
8. Adjust RF Level and detector level so that the deflection in detector meter is approximately
30-35µA.
9. Align arrow mark on the disk with zero of the goniometer scale.
10. Start taking the reading at the interval of 10 deg and note the deflection on the detector
assembly.
11. Convert the µA reading of detector assembly into dBs, with the help of the conversion
chart given at this workbook.
12. Plot the polar graph in degrees of rotation of antenna against level in the detector in dBs.

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Observation Table:

Angle Detector Detector

(Degree) Current (µA) Current (dBµA)
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350

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Graph: Plot polar graph according to readings which shows radiation pattern of antenna.

Calculation:
(a) HPBW width =_______________
(b) Front/Back ratio =________________
(c) Gain of antenna =________________

Conclusion:

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EXPERIMENT 14 DATE___________

High frequency structure simulator (HFSS)

Aim : To Study about the HFSS software for simulating microstrip patch antenna.
Theory :
ANSOFT HFSS software is the industry standard for simulating 3D full wave electromagnetic fields.

Its gold standard accuracy, advanced solver and high performance compute technology have made it
an essential tool for engineers doing accurate and rapid design of high frequency and high speed
electronic components.

HFSS is mainly employed for the simulation of the microstrip patch antenna because of the
numerous advantages associated with it, i.e planar geometry, low profile and rugged structure and
ease of integration with the existing circuit technology.

Window of the HFSS software

The coordinate system along with the various tool box is displayed on the opening of the window

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The designer need to access the tools as per the requirement.

Output window of the HFSS

Conclusion:

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