Antenna Arrays
High Performance Broadband
Microwave Antennas
Where point-to-point or point-to-multipoint applications are involved, an omni-directional high-gain antenna array system is often needed. This is particularly true in the Digital Microwave Video market where maximal ratio combining is used. Southwest Antennas manufactures a variety of optimum solutions based on customer requirements. This equipment is particularly well-suited to UAV and ENG applications, allowing video downlink tracking using a common antenna array with no moving parts.
SWA Antenna Arrays: Articulated or Composite Antenna Array with up to 16 panels and up to two up-look antennas. Individual panels are linearly polarized (usually vertical) in gains from 9 to 15 dB. Up-look antennas are either RHCP or LHCP with a smooth overhead cardioid pattern and a gain of about 2.4 dBi. Radomes are removable to allow for placement or servicing of block down converters, where used.
Range of Array Features
| Frequency ranges: 1.3 to 8.5 GHz | Bases: Designed to be fixed per request |
| Gain ranges: 12 to 15 dBi | Sizes: Frequency dependent (pending frequency requirements) |
| Impedance: 50 Ohms | Mounting: 2” to 6” (continuous)Tower Mount |
| VSWR: 1.5:1 | Weights: 8 to 30 lbs |
| Connectors: TNC or Type N | Wind: 100 MPH typical |
| Input power: Up to 20 watts where required | Colors: Black, white, others upon request |
| Polarization: Vertical, Horizontal, RHCP, LHCP | |
Array Applications
- Repeaters
- Airborne surveillance links
- Long distance A/V Mobile Links
- Broadcasting, electronic news gathering
Our antennas arrays can be designed to meet your product’s specific needs.
Our engineering team is geared for rapid prototype design and initial production in cooperation with your technical team.
ROHS compliant!! SWA produces ROHS compliant arrays upon request.
We specialize in custom private label antennas design and manufacturing. Let us know what you need and we’ll get back to you. Contact us. Email: Sales@Southwestantennas.com or call 858-277-3300.