ANTENNA DESIGN & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

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SPECIAL ANTENNAS

1. CONICAL SPIRAL ANTENNA, MODEL CSA –630/A

Model CSA-630/A is a broadband conical spiral antenna designed specially for use at John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA in Florida.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE OF ANTENNA: 4-ARM SPIRAL

ELECTRICAL

Frequency: 60 to 300 MHz

Gain: > 0 dBi from vertical axis to +/- 60 deg

>-10 dBi from 60 to 80 deg

Gain Flatness: +/- 2 dB at any azimuth angle and within any

elevation angle < 80 degrees from vertical in the

frequency range of 60 to 300 MHz

Polarization: LHC (standard) or RHC (specify)

SWR: 2:1

Impedance: 50 Ohms nominal

Pattern: Hemispherical in elevation plane; Omni-directional

in azimuth

Power: 1 Watt minimum over the frequency range with

Optional octave band hybrids up to 200 Watts

RF Connector: BNC male

MECHANICAL

Height: 96”

Base Diameter: 84”

Weight: < 50 lbs.

Mounting: Mounts on a 2” OD pipe

Finish: White

ENVIRONMENT

Installation: Out door desert & maritime environment

Wind Loading: 100 MPH winds

Temperature: -28 to +65 degrees centigrade

Relative Humidity: 10 to 95%

2. PLANAR SPIRAL ANTENNA, MODEL PSA-510/A

Model PSA-510/A is a planar cavity backed spiral antenna designed for the frequency range from 500 MHz to 1 GHz. The antenna is used in DF systems, surveillance, electronic warfare, flush mounted airborne applications and also as a broadband feed for reflector type antennas. The antenna is right hand (standard) or left hand (specify) circularly polarized and produces unidirectional radiation pattern at all frequencies with front to back ratio of minimum 10 dB. The antenna has a nominal gain of 3 dBic +/-2 dB with an axial ratio of about 1.5 dB on the axis. The antenna has a SWR of 2.5:1 over the frequency range and can handle up to 10 Watts of CW power.

The antenna is constructed of printed circuit board and is housed in an aluminum cavity. The antenna is protected from environment by a fiber glass cover.

SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

Frequency: 500 to 1000 MHz

Polarization: RHCP (standard) or LHCP (specify)

SWR: 2.5:1

Beamwidth: Varies from approximately 110 degrees at 500 MHz to 75 degrees at 1 GHz

Power Gain: See table

Axial ratio: Typically 1 dB

Power: Up to 10 Watts

RF Connector: TNC female

MECHANICAL

Diameter: 10”

Height/Deep: 5.5”

Weight: 5 lbs.

Finish: White

Environmental: MIL-STD-810C

3. PLANAR SPIRAL ANTENNAS, MODEL PSA-12/A, PSA-218/A

Model PSA-12/A and PSA-218/A are similar to Model PSA-510/A except for the frequency range and the size.

SPECIFICATIONS PSA-12/A PSA-218/A

Frequency: 1 to 2 GHz 2 to 18 GHz

Diameter: 4.75” 2.50”

Height/Deep: 4.00” 2.00”

Weight: <l lbs. <6 oz.

Finish: White White

4. FLUSH MOUNTED AIRBORNE ANTENNA, MODEL ADM-C10

Model ADM-C10 is an extremely low weight flush mounted, wrap around airborne Microstrip patch antenna array designed to operate over the frequency range of 2.2 to 2.3 GHz with greater than 10 MHz bandwidth from any given operating frequency (customer to provide the center frequency of operation at the time of order). The antenna is designed to transmit minimum of 10 Watts of CW power. The flush mounted, wrap around antenna is linearly polarized (customer to specify polarization, circumferential or axial) and produces omni-directional radiation pattern with +/- 5 dB circularity. The antenna has a maximum SWR of 2:1.

SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

Frequency: 2.2 to 2.3 GHz

Bandwidth: >10 MHz

Polarization: Linear

Directivity: Omni-directional radiation pattern

Beamwidth: 60 degrees minimum

Omni Coverage: +/-5 dB, in roll plane

(circularity)

Output Impedance: 50 Ohms

Power: 10 Watts

SWR: 2:1

RF Connector: SMA female

MECHANICAL

Size: Specify the diameter

Thickness: 0.094” (antenna + protective cover)

Width: 4”

Weight: <1.5 lbs.

Mounting Curvature: Flush mounted and Wrap around

Mounting: Adhesive bond and clearance holes

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature: -40 deg. C to +70 deg. C minimum

Altitude: 0 to 70,000 feet

Vibration: 5.8 G’s RMS random, 50 to 2000 Hz

5. HIGH GAIN HELICAL ANTENNAS FOR TELEMETRY APPLICATIONS

Antenna Design and Manufacturing Corporation’s helical beam antennas are designed for ground-air-ground, vehicular and base communications in the frequency range from 800 MHz to 2.4 GHz. The antenna is right hand circularly polarized and produces unidirectional radiation pattern at all frequencies, with front to back ratio of minimum 15 dB. The antennas have a nominal gain of 12 dBic and has a typical SWR of 2:1 over most of the frequency range. The antenna is capable of handling 200 Watts of Cw power.

The antenna is covered with a radome housing to protect it from hostile environment and is foam filled to protect it from shock and vibration.

ADM Corporation offers four standard helical antennas:

· Model HA-811/A 0.80 - 1.10 GHz

· Model HA-1216/A 1.20 – 1.60 GHz

· Model HA-1719/A 1.71 – 1.85 GHz

· Model HA-2224/A 2.20 – 2.40 GHz

SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

Frequency: See above

SWR: 2:1 maximum

Polarization: RHC

Power gain: 12 dBic

Beamwidth: 50 +/- 5 degrees

Power: Up to 200 Watts

RF Connector: Type “N” female

MECHANICAL

881/A 1216A 1719/A 2224/A

Length: 24.0” 15.0” 12.0” 10.0”

Diameter @ Top: 4.5” 4.0” 3.5” 2.5”

@ Base: 12.0” 8.0” 6.0” 6.0”

Weight: 10 lbs. 8.0 lbs. 6.0 lbs. 4.0 lbs.

Weather Protection: Radome

Finish: White

OPTIONS

· LHC Polarization

· Helical Antenna Array of 4 antennas for 6 dB added gain

· Universal Joint with mast which mounts on any standard tripod with Ό - 20 stud, Model UJ-1 to position the antenna in any elevation angle.

TYPICAL POWER GAIN FOR HORN ANTENNA

MODEL RHA-13/A

FREQUENCY (GHz) POWER GAIN (dBi)

0.90 9.0

0.95 11.6

1.00 12.5

1.10 13.9

1.20 14.3

1.30 14.5

1.40 15.2

1.50 15.6

1.60 15.8

1.70 15.8

1.80 16.0

1.90 15.7

2.00 15.6

2.20 15.8

2.40 15.8

2.60 18.1

2.80 12.8

3.00 13.2

TYPICAL POWER GAIN AND ANTENNA FACTOR

FOR PLANNAR SPIRAL ANTENNA

MODEL PSA-510/A

Frequency (GHz) Gain (dBi) A.F. (dB/m)

0.30 -10.0 30.0

0.40 0.8 21.5

0.50 4.4 20.0

0.60 6.0 20.0

0.70 6.8 20.5

0.80 6.7 21.5

0.90 6.5 23.0

1.00 7.2 23.0

1.10 7.3 24.0

1.20 7.8 24.0

1.30 7.0 25.5

1.40 4.6 28.5

1.50 3.9 30.0

1.60 -0.7 35.0

6. HIGH GAIN HORN ANTENNA, MODEL RHA-13/A

ADM Corporation has developed this antenna for a major defense contractor.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency: 1 to 2.6 GHz (usable from 0.9 to 3 GHz)

Power Gain: 12.5 dBi at 1 GHz; 18.1 dBi at 2.6 GHz

F- B Ratio: 15 dB minimum

Power: 500 Watts

SWR: 2.5:1

Impedance: 50 ohms nominal

Connector: N female

Size: 26.5” L x 29.5” W x 12” H

Weight: 15 lbs

Mount: Tripod (standard) or End mount (option)

Finish: Iridite

Color: Gray

7. HORN ANTENNA, MODEL RHA-25/A

Frequency: 2 to 5 GHz

Power Gain: 12 to 17 dBi

F – B Ratio: 15 dB minimum

Power: 200 Watts

SWR: 2.5:1.0

Impedance: 50 Ohms

Polarization: Linear

Connector: Type “N” female

Size: 5.25” (W) x 8.25” (H) x 8.75” (L)

Weight: 2.5 pounds

Mount: Tripod and End mount

Finish: Iridite

Color: Gray or White

8. DOUBLE RIDGED HORN ANTENNA, MODEL DRH-118/A

Frequency: 1 to 18 GHz

Gain: 6.5 dBi minimum at 1 GHz

Power: 300 Watts

VSWR: 2.5:1 maximum

Impedance: 50 Ohms

Polarization: Linear

Connector: Type “N” female

Size: 5.6” (W) x 9.5” (H) x 11”” (L)

Weight: <5 lbs.

Mount: Tripod and End mount

Finish: Iridite

Color: White or Gray (option)

Environment: Weather proofed for extended out door use

9. DUAL POLARIZED HORN ANTENNA, MODEL DPH-118/A

Frequency: 1 to 18 GHz

Gain: 7 dBi average

Power: 200 Watts

VSWR: 2.5 average

Impedance: 50 Ohms

Polarization: Dual Linear, Simultaneous vertical and

Horizontal

Connector: Type “N” or SMA female

Size: 6.25” (W) x 6.25” (H) x 8” (L)

5.60” (W) x 5.60” (H) x 11” (L)

Weight: <5 lbs.

Mount: Tripod or End mount

Color: White or Gray (option) on iridite finish

10. HIGH GAIN DIRECTIONAL YAGI ANTENNAS

Antenna Design has designed High Gain Directional Yagi for point to point or point to multipoint applications where high gain and low visibility are required.

The antenna is protected from harsh weather environments by an optical radome enclosure.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency: 800 – 2500 MHz

Band width: 100 MHz (customer to provide the frequency range)

VSWR: 2.0 : 1.0 maximum

Gain: 15 dBi: 17.5 dBi for array

Power: Up to 200 watts

Side Lobes: 12-15 dB down

11. VHF/UHF BROADBAND DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA

ADM Corporation has develop a NEW BROADBAND DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA for the VHF and UHF band for transmit and receive purposes and for communications and other applications.

The present version consists of a dielectric-clad slot antenna for 120 MHz and 20% bandwidth at SWR of 2:1. The antenna measures 6” long x 3” high x 2” deep of aluminum construction.

This antenna can be used without the dielectric in the 580 to 2500 MHz frequency range. Other frequencies can be accommodated.

For example, the antenna can be designed as a hand held small antenna for communications with satellites.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency: 120 MHz

Gain: 3.0 – 5.5” dBi (120 MHz to 1 GHz)

Bandwidth: 20% at SWR 2:1

30% at SWR 3:1

3 dB beamwidth: Elevation, 130 – 150 degrees

Impedance: 50 Ohms

NON-DIELECTRIC MODEL:

Frequency: 580 – 2500 MHz

All other specifications same as above.

*CONTACT ADM FOR DETAILS*