LOG PERIODIC ANTENNA

DESCRIPTION
A log periodic antenna is a multi_element and multidirectional, narrow beam
antenna that operates over a wide range of frequencies. This type of antenna is
defined as having its structure prescribed by operating elements by opening
angles.
A particular form of log periodic dipole array is often used in television antennas
that work in HF range.

BASIC CONCEPT
The LPDA normally consists of a series of dipoles known as elements positioned
along a support boom lying along the antenna axis. The elements are placed at
intervals following a logarithmic function of frequency. The length of element
corresponds to resonance frequencies within antenna overall bandwidth. This
leads to a series of shorter dipole towards front of antenna. The ever decreasing
length makes LPDA look when viewed from top like a triangle sigma and tau are
the key elements of LPDA

APPLICATION
The log periodic antenna is used in number of applications where a wide
bandwidth is required along with the directivity and a modest level of gain.

UHF TERRESTRIAL TV
The antenna is sometimes used in the form of UHF TV antenna. The TV spectrum
extends over a wide bandwidth .Normally channels for a given area are located
within a particular subset of UHF spectrum so that the channels are relatively
close together .However there could be variation where UHF may be located over
a wide portion of television spectrum.

HF COMMUNICATION
EMC measurements require scan over a wide band of frequencies .Log periodic
antenna can be used in application to enable operation and scanning the signals
over a large bandwidth needed .As such the log periodic antenna is key to
operation of many EMC tests and tests environment.

OTHER APPLICATION
There are many other applications where log periodic antenna can be used .Any
application where directivity and wide bandwidth are needed
are ideal applications of log periodic antenna

TYPES OF LOG PERIODIC ANTENNA

There are several formats in which the log periodic antenna can be realized. The
exact type that is most applicable for any given application will depend upon the
requirements
The main types of LOG PERIODIC antenna array include:

Zigzag log periodic array

 Trapezoidal log periodic

V log periodic

Log periodic dipole array ,LPDA is mostly used