350-401 · Question #1196
Refer to the exhibit. Which type of antenna is shown on the radiation patterns?
The correct answer is D. Yagi. The exhibit shows a radiation pattern with a highly directional main lobe, which is characteristic of a Yagi antenna.
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Refer to the exhibit. Which type of antenna is shown on the radiation patterns?
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- Apatch
- Bdipole
- Comnidirectional
- DYagi
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Why each option
The exhibit shows a radiation pattern with a highly directional main lobe, which is characteristic of a Yagi antenna.
A patch antenna typically has a broader, somewhat directional pattern, but not as sharply focused as the one shown.
A dipole antenna usually has a roughly omnidirectional pattern in the horizontal plane (like a donut shape) and nulls off the ends.
An omnidirectional antenna emits RF energy equally in all directions in a horizontal plane, producing a circular or donut-shaped radiation pattern, which is contrary to the highly focused pattern shown.
The radiation pattern shown in the exhibit, characterized by a highly focused main lobe and minimal energy in other directions, is indicative of a directional antenna. A Yagi antenna is a type of directional antenna that provides high gain in a specific direction, making it suitable for point-to-point connections or extending range in a particular sector, which aligns with the pattern's visual representation.
Concept tested: Antenna radiation patterns
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/802_11ac/design/guide/802_11ac_DG/chapter_08000.html#pgfId-108709
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