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Antenna Theory - Parasitic Array


The antenna arrays as seen above, are used for the improvement of gain and directivity.

A parasitic element is an element, which depends on other’s feed. It does not have its
own feed. Hence, in this type of arrays we employ such elements, which help in increasing
the radiation indirectly.

These parasitic elements are not directly connected to the feed.

The above image shows an example of a parasitic array. The mesh structure seen in the
picture, is nothing but a set of reflectors. These reflectors are not electrically connected.
They increase the signal strength by increasing the directivity of the beam.

Construction & Working of Parasitic Array


Let us look at the important parts of a Parasitic array and how they work.

The main parts are −

Driven element

Parasitic elements

Reflector

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Director

Boom

Driven element

The antennas radiate individually and while in array, the radiation of all the elements sum
up to form the radiation beam. All the elements of the array need not be connected to the
feed. The dipole that is connected to the feed is known as a driven element.

Parasitic Elements

The elements, which are added do not possess an electrical connection between them to
the driven element or the feed. They are positioned so that they lie in the induction field of
the driven element. Hence, they are known as parasitic elements.

Reflector

If one of the parasitic element, which is 5% longer than driven element, is placed close to
the driven element is longer, then it acts as a concave mirror, which reflects the energy in
the direction of the radiation pattern rather than its own direction and hence is known as a
reflector.

Director

A parasitic element, which is 5% shorter than the driven element, from which it receives
energy, tends to increase radiation in its own direction and therefore, behaves like
convergent convex lens. This element is called as a director. A number of directors are
placed to increase the directivity.

Boom

The element on which all these are placed is callled a boom. It is a non-metallic structure
which provides insulation, so that there will not be any short circuit between the other
elements of the array.

These are all the main elements, which contribute the radiation. This can be better
understood with the help of a diagram

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The image shown above is that of a parasitic array, which shows the parts of parsitic array
such as the driven element, the directors and the reflector. The feed is given through the
feeder.

The arrays are used at frequencies ranging from 2MHz to several GHz. These are
especially used to get high directivity, and better forward gain with a uni-directional. The
most common example of this type of array is the Yagi-Uda antenna. Quad antenna may
also be quoted as another example.

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