Title :
Balanced Active Probe for Near Field Scanning
Author :
Konig, Fredy ; Low, Lester ; Jastrzebski, Adam K. ; Batchelor, John ; Haxha, Shyqyri
Author_Institution :
Univ. Of Kent, Canterbury
Abstract :
A broadband active probe prototype is being evaluated using a micro-strip line. Using a combination of amplifier, branch line coupler and a quarter-wave balun on the antenna, better sensitivity in near field electromagnetic measurement is achieved.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; active antennas; baluns; broadband antennas; low noise amplifiers; microstrip lines; waveguide couplers; amplifier; branch line coupler; broadband active probe prototype; microstrip line; near field electromagnetic measurement; near field scanning; quarter-wave balun; Broadband amplifiers; Broadband antennas; Circuits; Electromagnetic coupling; Frequency; Impedance matching; Modems; Probes; Prototypes; Reflection;
Conference_Titel :
Microwaves, Radar & Wireless Communications, 2006. MIKON 2006. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Krakow
Print_ISBN :
978-83-906662-7-3
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2006.4345270
