Antenna gain measurement using a tracking generator.

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We will introduce a case study on how to easily measure antenna gain characteristics using a handheld spectrum analyzer with a tracking generator. To evaluate antenna gain, a calibrated standard antenna or an anechoic chamber is usually required, but by using the MSA438TG and an anechoic box, it can be evaluated simply. The measurement procedure is as follows: 【Measurement Procedure】 (1) Prepare two sets of the antenna to be tested and install them at a fixed distance within the anechoic box. (2) Set the center frequency and span of the spectrum analyzer to match the desired frequency band. (3) Directly connect the tracking generator output and the spectrum analyzer's signal input within the anechoic box and normalize. (4) Connect the output of the tracking generator to Antenna 1. (5) Connect the signal input of the spectrum analyzer to Antenna 2. (6) Execute the measurement. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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