Product Details

The SAS-543 Biconical Antenna is an ideal solution for immunity testing and capable of generating a high fields at lower frequencies. The Biconical antenna has a unique balun design an ideal for IEC 1000-4-3 testing or any other immunity testing. The rugged design of this biconical antenna has an impedance transformation and matching circuit capable of handling up to 2000 Watts peak power. This Biconical antenna is a versatile performer for all your compliance testing needs

Included parts:

SAS-543 Antenna Balun
2 removeable rigid elements
Antenna Calibration Manual

* Calibration data and certificate at 1, 3 and 10 meter horizontal polarity included
** optional 7/16 DIN connector available (1.5 KW continous power)

Antenna Specifications

SAS-543 High Powered Biconical Antenna

Frequency Range:	20 MHz - 300 MHz
Antenna Factor:	7.4 to 20 dB/m
Gain:	-14 to 2.8 dBi
Maximum Continuous Power:	1 KW
Max Peak Power:	2 KW
Pattern Type:	omni-directional
Impedance:	50 ohm
VSWR (Ave):	2.8:1
Connector:	N-Type, female
Mounting:	1/4-20 Thread, female
Physical Dimensions:
Height:	17 in. (43.2 cm)
Width:	52.5 in. (133 cm)
Weight:	6.0 lbs. (2.72 kg)

Typical Antenna Data

SAS-543 Biconical Antenna

Additional Resources

SAS-543 Biconical Antenna

Product Data Sheet

Operation Manual

Field intensity calculation

Field intensity calculation (xls download)

Biconical Antenna Comparisons

Biconical Antenna Selection for Compliance Testing

Application Note

The Biconical Antenna is considered a standard workhorse for every compliance test lab. Used in a variety of applications such as radiated emissions, immunity and shielding effectiveness testing; this application note will help guide the decision process of which Biconical Antenna to purchase.

Selecting antenna/power amplifier combinations for the coming new RF immunity standards

Article

This article explains different power amplifier / antenna matching combinations for some new RF immunity standards. Though far from certain, it looks as if 6 GHz is a strong canidate for the upper frequency for consumer products.

Typical EMC Related Formulas

Formulas and Calculations

This Tech. Note covers frequently used conversion factors, how they are derived, and why they are used. If you need to convert from one series of units to another for any reason, this is the tech. note for you.

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Shipping Information:
Carton size: 21" x 21" x 26"
Shipping Weight: 20 lbs.
* These are approximate dimensions and will vary depending on other items ordered.

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