12.16.6 Why Are There So Many Different Types Of Antennas?
Explains why no single antenna suits every application and compares dipoles, monopoles, loops, Yagis, log-periodic antennas, reflectors, horns, helicals, phased arrays, and patch antennas.
- Why Isn't There One Perfect Antenna?
- What Factors Influence Antenna Selection?
- Why Is the Dipole So Popular?
- When Is a Monopole a Better Choice?
- Why Are Yagi Antennas So Common?
- Why Do Satellite Systems Use Reflector Antennas?
- Why Are Patch Antennas So Popular?
- Why Are Loop Antennas Still Used?
- What Is a Log-Periodic Antenna?
- Why Are Arrays Becoming More Common?
- Can One Antenna Cover Every Frequency?
- Why Is There No Universal Antenna?
- What Should You Remember?