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Dipole Antenna (Noun)

Meaning

An aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • A half-wave dipole antenna is often used for its simplicity and effectiveness in various radio communication systems.
  • A common configuration for a television antenna is a dipole antenna with the rods oriented horizontally or vertically.
  • The center of a dipole antenna is where the transmission line connects the two rods, feeding the signal into the antenna.
  • A dipole antenna is often mounted high above the ground for horizontal polarization, allowing it to transmit radio waves over longer distances.
  • The length of a dipole antenna is typically half the wavelength of the frequency being transmitted, making it an efficient radiator.

Synonyms

  • Dipole

Hypernyms

  • Antenna
  • Transmitting Aerial
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