An array antenna is made up of a number
of elements. Each of the elements of an array antenna is one of:
An active element, which is usually a
dipole antenna and connected to the antenna feeder.
A reflector, which
is a passive element that tends to distort the radiation
pattern away from itself, and is not connected to the
feeder.
A director, which is a passive element that tends to
distort the radiation pattern towards itself, and is not connected
to the feeder.
Array antennas in common use include the log
periodic antenna and the Yagi antenna. Array antennas may be
narrowband or broadband, and are used in all frequency bands.
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