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Understanding Antenna Beamwidth

Beamwidth refers to the angle between the half power (-3dB) points of the main lobe of an antenna radiation pattern. The beamwidth is measured in both the E-plane, which contains the electric field vector, and the H-plane, which is perpendicular to the E-plane and contains the magnetic field vector. Bandwidth refers to the range of frequencies that can be used to transmit a signal within a given frequency band. Antenna gain is a measure of an antenna's ability to direct radio frequency energy in a particular direction or pattern, and is typically measured in dBi or dBd.

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Understanding Antenna Beamwidth

Beamwidth refers to the angle between the half power (-3dB) points of the main lobe of an antenna radiation pattern. The beamwidth is measured in both the E-plane, which contains the electric field vector, and the H-plane, which is perpendicular to the E-plane and contains the magnetic field vector. Bandwidth refers to the range of frequencies that can be used to transmit a signal within a given frequency band. Antenna gain is a measure of an antenna's ability to direct radio frequency energy in a particular direction or pattern, and is typically measured in dBi or dBd.

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Q: What is Beamwidth ?

In telecommunication, the term beamwidth means in a radio


antenna pattern, the half power beamwidth is the angle between
the half power (-3dB) points of the main lobe, when referenced to
the peak effective radiated power of the main lobe.

Beamwidth in E-Plane:
This is the plane containing the electric field vector and the
direction of maximum radiation. The electric field or E-Plane
determines the polarization or orientation of the radio wave. For a
vertically polarized antenna, the E plane usually coincides with
the vertical/elevation plane. For a horizontally polarized antenna,
the E plane usually coincides with the horizontal/azimuth plane. E-
plane and H-plane should be 90 degrees apart.

Beamwidth in H-Plane:
This is the plane containing the magnetic field vector and the
direction of maximum radiation. The magnetizing field or H-
Plane lies at a right angle to the E plane. For a vertically
polarized antenna, the H plane usually coincides with the
horizontal/azimuth plane. For a horizontally polarized antenna, the
H plane usually coincides with the vertical/elevation plane.

Q: What is Bandwidth ?
Bandwidth means a range of frequencies with in a given band, in
particular that used for transmitting a signal.

Q: What is Gain ?
A relative measure of an antennas ability to direct or concentrate
radio frequency energy in a particular direction or pattern. The
measurement is typically measured in dBi ( Decibels relative to an
isotropic radiator ) or in dBd ( Decibels relative to a dipole radiator
).

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