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How to Test and Measure Antenna Performance

You've created an excellent RF device, but how do you know the antenna is operating properly? Proper testing and measurement are critical for ensuring signal strength, efficiency, and reliability in real-world scenarios.

Whether you're developing antennas for IoT devices, automotive systems, routers, or GNSS modules, here's how to test antenna performance like a pro.

1. Return Loss (S11) and VSWR - Signal Reflection Check

These two measures indicate how effectively the antenna is matched with your system.

Return Loss (S11): Measured in decibels. Lower is preferable. (Ideal: ≤-10 dB)

VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio): The ideal range is 1.5:1 or below

📌 Tools Required: Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)

👉 Tip: A mismatched antenna wastes power by reflecting it back into the system.

2. Antenna Gain - Power in the Right Direction

Gain indicates how much force is concentrated in a given direction.

Expressed in dBi.

Higher gain equals longer range and narrower beam.

Low gain = broader coverage (suitable for omnidirectional needs).

📌 Measure in an anechoic chamber or with a gain comparison method.

3. Radiation Pattern - Coverage Shape

The radiation pattern depicts how the antenna radiates in three dimensions—similar to a heatmap for signal coverage.

Omnidirectional antennas emit evenly in all directions.

Directional antennas send energy in specified directions.

📌 Recommended testing in an anechoic chamber with a turntable and measurement equipment.

4. Efficiency - Real Performance, Not Just Specs

Efficiency combines losses caused by impedance mismatch and radiation inefficiency.

Expressed as a percentage.

Ideal: >60% for embedded antennas and >80% for external ones.

📌 Use a VNA or antenna test system to calculate total radiated power versus input power.

5. Bandwidth - Frequency Flexibility

Bandwidth indicates how wide a frequency range the antenna operates well in.

Crucial for multi-band antennas (such as 4G/5G + GNSS).

Too narrow? Minor changes to the PCB or environment increase the danger of detuning.

📌 Use S11 curves to find a range with a return loss of -10 dB or less.

6. Real-world testing - RSSI, throughput, & field tests

Lab tests are excellent, but real-world testing is critical:

RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) in various environments.

Throughput testing for data performance

GPS fix time, drop rate, or latency for specific applications

📌 Conduct field experiments using signal scanners, wireless modules, or software-defined radios (SDR).

Testing Setup Essentials

Eteily: Tried, Tuned, and Trusted

At Eteily Technologies, each antenna is

Factory tested for S11, VSWR, and gain.

Verified in simulations and real-world scenarios.

Customized for PCB or enclosure integration.

We provide consultation and testing help for:

IoT Device Developers

Vehicle tracking systems

Industrial routers

GNSS/4G/5G combination modules.

📣 Contact Us

Eteily Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

📍   B28 Vidhya Nagar, Near SBI Bank Bhopal - 462026, Madhya Pradesh 📧 Email: sales@eteily.com 📞 Phone: +91-9993979758 🌐 Website: https://eteily.com

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Challenges in Antenna Design for High-Frequency Applications

As sectors push the limits of speed and bandwidth—think 5G mmWave, satellite communications, radar, and aerospace—demand for high-frequency antennas (usually above 3 GHz) is fast increasing. However, creating antennas for these frequencies is not straightforward. In reality, it presents a distinct set of technical issues.

In this article, we'll look at the major issues that antenna designers encounter in high-frequency applications—and how businesses like Eteily Technologies are addressing them.

1. Signal Loss and Material Limitations:

At high frequencies, even tiny losses can cause significant performance decreases.

The dielectric loss in substrates (such as FR4) becomes increasingly substantial.

Conductive losses rise with the skin effect, which occurs when current runs exclusively on the surface of a conductor.

✅ Solution: Use low-loss materials such as PTFE, Rogers, or ceramic-based substrates for improved performance.

2. Miniaturization vs Performance:

Higher frequencies result in shorter wavelengths, which equates to smaller antennas.

However, lowering antenna size can:

Lower gain.

Decrease bandwidth.

Increase the sensitivity to fabrication flaws.

✅ Solution: Precision engineering, sophisticated simulation, and multi-layer PCB integration combine small size with high performance.

3. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI):

At higher frequencies, antennas are more susceptible to interference from neighboring components and systems.

✅ Solution: Use EMI shielding, provide correct antenna separation, and regulate the device's internal RF structure.

4. Manufacturing Tolerances:

At high frequencies, even little differences in form, spacing, or material might cause the antenna to detune.

✅ Solution: Maintain consistency across batches with tight tolerance manufacturing and consistent quality control.

5. Complex Simulation and Testing:

Simulation of high-frequency performance is more complicated and requires specialized techniques such as:

HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator)

CST Microwave Studio

Network analyzers up to 50 GHz+.

✅ Solution: Eteily combines powerful EM simulation with real-world prototyping to achieve accuracy and speed.

6. Thermal Management:

High-frequency systems, particularly those used in 5G base stations or radar, can create a substantial amount of heat.

✅ Solution: Use thermal vias, heatsinks, and low-power-loss designs to regulate heat while maintaining performance.

Eteily's Expertise in High-Frequency RF Antennas

We create high-performance antennas and modules up to 40+ GHz, suited for:

5G mmWave

Automotive radar

Aerospace communication

High-speed data connections

Industrial IoT

From bespoke PCB patch antennas to phased array modules, our staff guarantees that your product remains quick, precise, and dependable.

📣 Contact Us

Eteily Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

📍   B28 Vidhya Nagar, Near SBI Bank Bhopal - 462026, Madhya Pradesh 📧 Email: sales@eteily.com 📞 Phone: +91-9993979758 🌐 Website: https://eteily.com