Description
The ARA 01 Active Receive Antenna is a compact emission antenna that offers an antenna factor comparable to a conventional broadband passive antenna such as the Bilog™. Its compact and portable design makes it especially suitable for radiated emission measurements in anechoic chambers, open area test areas (OATS) or directly in the field.
General Characteristics
- Stable and repeatable measurements.
- Antenna factor equivalent to that of a Bilog™ antenna.
- Frequency range from 30 MHz to 1 GHz, the most used in EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) measurements.
- Compact and portable design, ideal for:
- Measurements in confined spaces.
- Equipment to be transported by hand.
- Field tests.
- Low cost, representing an economical alternative to broadband passive antennas.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency range:
- 30 MHz at 1 GHz (optimum 200 MHz at 1 GHz with DAE01 antenna elements).
- 30 MHz to 300 MHz (optimum with DAE02 antenna elements).
- Output connector: 50 Ω BNC jack.
- Dynamic range: 90 dB.
- 1 dB compression: 15.4 dBm / 35.5 mW / 1.33 V (in a 50 Ω system).
- Temperature stability: <1 dB, at an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 45 °C.
- Stability over time: Typically <1 dB over a 12-month period.
- Dimensions: 34 mm x 34 mm × 150 mm (168 mm including connector), excluding dipole elements.
- Weight: 0.39 kg (including battery).
- Power supply: 9 V single battery (type PP3 or equivalent).
- Operating time: 6.5 hours typical with alkaline batteries.
- Indicators: Power on, low battery.







