2019 IEEE AP-S Student Design Contest-Team KnowAntenna [Education Corner]
Leitão, L. S. L.
;
Neves, M. S.
; Pinto, F.
; Maniezo, G.
; Ferreira, T.
;
Matos, J. N.
;
Rocha, A.
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine Vol. 62, Nº 5, pp. 120 - 125, October, 2020.
ISSN (print): 1045-9243
ISSN (online):
Scimago Journal Ranking: 0,88 (in 2020)
Digital Object Identifier: 10.1109/MAP.2020.3012895
Abstract
In this article, an affordable system to demonstrate some antenna parameters is described. It consists of a transmitter (Tx) based on a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), a receiver (Rx) implemented with radio-frequency (RF) detectors, and a rotary mechanical arrangement based on a stepper motor. A microcontroller (μC) performs the rotation, acquires data, and manages a set of peripherals. The measurements can be observed in real time and sent to a PC. The setup is easy to operate, making it a convenient tool for demonstrations in high schools to attract students to telecommunications.
