Open AccessComprehensive evaluation of an antenna for TV white space devices
Author(s) -
Zhang Qianyun,
Gao Yue
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the journal of engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2051-3305
DOI - 10.1049/joe.2017.0009
Subject(s) - white spaces , computer science , robustness (evolution) , antenna (radio) , antenna efficiency , wireless , electronic engineering , antenna measurement , telecommunications , radiation pattern , electrical engineering , engineering , cognitive radio , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
In this study, an ultra‐high frequency antenna for TV white space devices (TVWSDs) is designed, fabricated and systematically tested. In addition to its radiation efficiency validation using a novel measurement approach, system performance of the antenna is comprehensively studied by integrating it onto different platforms, including a wideband spectrum monitor and a wireless communication client, and testing under realistic scenarios. The performance comparison with a commercial antenna is also performed to demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the in house‐developed antenna. Overall practical and real‐time performance evaluations show that the in‐house developed antenna is a strong contender for TVWSDs.