MU Electronics and Telecom Engineering (Semester 5)
RF Modelling and Antennas
December 2013
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) What is antenna, draw and explain all parts of radiation patterns of antenna ?
5 M
1 (b) Describe the concept of near field and far field radiation.
5 M
1 (c) Explain effective aperture of antenna.
5 M
1 (d) What is polarization, how circularly polarized wave can be produced?
5 M
1 (e) Derive FRIIS transmission equation.
5 M

2 (a) Derive expression for radiation power density, directivity and effective aperture of infinitesimal dipole antenna.
10 M
2 (b) Draw and explain folded dipole antenna and λ/2 length with appropriate expressions.
10 M

3 (a) Derive array factor of N-element linear array, where all elements are equally fed and spaced.
10 M
3 (b) An array of n=8 in phase isotropic sources spaced λ/2 apart, is to have a side-lobe level 26dB below the main lobe maximum. Find the amplitude distribution fulfilling this requirement that produce the minimum beamwidth between first nulls?
10 M

4 (a) With suitable diagram, explain log-periodic antenna and derive its essential parameters.
10 M
4 (b) Draw and explain microstrip antenna, also derive its design parameters.
10 M

5 (a) Describe normal mode helical antenna and derive axial ratio. What is the effect of the value of diameter D and spacing between each turns S of the same antenna.
10 M
5 (b) Describe basic geometry of single reflector antenna, also explain how radiation pattern of the same antenna can be modified.
10 M

6 (a) Draw and explain experimental set up of polarization measurement with appropriate patterns.
10 M
6 (b) Explain the mechanism of Ionospheric propagation. Define critical frequency.
10 M

7 (a) Ground wave propagation.
5 M
7 (b) Directivity of antenna.
5 M
7 (c) Radiation intensity.
5 M
7 (d) Rectangular horn antenna.
5 M
7 (e) Sleeve dipole.
5 M



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