ARA Active Receive Antenna
The Active Receive Antenna (ARA01) is a compact dipole receive antenna for RF and EMC emissions testing with an antenna factor comparable to a conventional wideband passive antenna such as the Bilog™.
The small size makes the ARA01 particularly suitable for use in anechoic chambers; however it can also be used on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) or at on-site locations.
The ARA01 features two sets of interchangeable Dipole Antenna Elements (DAE). The standard set (DAE01) is optimized for 200 MHz to 1 GHz, with usable sensitivity down to 30 MHz. For improved sensitivity between 30 MHz to 300 MHz, the optional DAE02 set is available.
Key Features
- Stable
- Bilog™ equivalent antenna factor
- 30 MHz to 1 GHz range
- Compact and portable
- Low cost
Features/Applications
Features
Stable
- Repeatable measurements
Bilog™ equivalent antenna factor
- Please see Output Measurements Graphs
30 MHz to 1 GHz range
- Most commonly used EMC measurement range
Compact and Portable
- Measurements in confined spaces
- Measurements where equipment must be hand carried
- Field testing
Low cost
- Affordable measurement systems
Applications
- Radiated emissions measurements in a confined area
- Low cost alternative to passive wideband antenna
- Portable measurement systems
Specifications
Frequency Range
- 30 MHz to 1 GHz (200 MHz to 1 GHz optimum) using DAE01 antenna elements
- 30 MHz to 300 MHz (optimum) using DAE02 antenna elements
Output connector
- 50 Ω BNC jack
Dynamic range
- 90 dB
1dB compression
- 15.4 dBm / 35.5 mW / 1.33 V (in a 50 Ω system)
Antenna factor
- See Output Measurements tab
Temperature stability
- <1 dB, at an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 45 °C
Time stability
- Typically <1 dB over a 12 month period
Dimensions
- 34 mm × 34 mm × 150 mm (168 mm including connector) excluding dipole elements
Weight
- 0.39 kg (including battery)
Power supply
- Single 9 V battery (PP3 or equivalent)
Operating time
- 6.5 hours typical with alkaline cells
Indicators
- Power on, low battery
Kits
Standard Order Kits
ARA01KIT01 – Standard ARA01 active receive antenna kit with pair of 200 MHz to 1 GHz antennas
Parts included
- ARA01 Active receive antenna
- 2 × DAE01 – 100 mm long antenna elements
- CAL08 – antenna factors, 30 MHz to1 GHz
- Alkaline battery
- Case
Accessories
DAE01 – 200 MHz to 1 GHz (optimum) set of 100 mm long antenna elements
DAE02 – 30 MHz to 300 MHz (optimum) set of 270 mm long antenna elements
Manufacturer's Calibrations
CAL08 – Antenna factor
- 30 MHz to 1 GHz, derived from a calibrated standard
Typical Output Measurement Graphs
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