Ultra wide-band dual ridged horn antenna 2-18GHz
Gain: 10-25dBi.
VSWR: 2:1 MAX.
Power handling: 200W Max
Simple construction, high gain, directivity performance, and high peak power handling capability.
Equipped with an N-type interface
OBH-20180 Ultra wide-band dual ridged horn antenna is widely utilized in various wireless communication systems, including WiFi, cellular networks, and satellite communications.
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Description
The OBH-20180 Dual-Ridged Horn Antennas boasts a bandwidth that is 50% wider than similar antennas, enhancing its versatility. With an N-type interface, it can handle over 200W of power while weighing only 4000g, making it easy to transport and test. Overall, the OBH-20180 combines robust performance with practical features, positioning it as a valuable asset for professionals in telecommunications and radar systems.
The OBH-20180 is widely utilized in various wireless communication systems, including WiFi, cellular networks, and satellite communications. It effectively supports medium-range applications that require moderate bandwidth over distances, making it ideal for mobile communication links. In radar applications, this antenna excels in surveillance radar, being employed in both ground-based and airborne radar systems for monitoring activities such as air traffic control and weather monitoring. It also provides moderate resolution for ground mapping, facilitating accurate detection and tracking. Additionally, the antenna plays a crucial role in electronic warfare (EW), where it is used for signal interception and jamming, particularly targeting medium-frequency communication systems to enhance operational effectiveness .
Broadband Horn Antenna Specifications | |
| 8.25 dBi Gain, 2 GHz to 18 GHz | |
| OBH-20180 | |
Property | Value |
| Min. Frequency (GHz) | 2 |
| Max. Frequency (GHz) | 18 |
| Gain(dBi) | 8.25 |
| VSWR (Max.) | 2 |
| Polarization | Single Linear |
| Cross Polar Isolation (dB) | 50 |
| Impedance (Ω) | 50 |
Features | |
| Linear polarized with high polarization purity | |
| Frequency from 2 GHz to 18 GHz | |
| Low return loss / VSWR | |
| Wide bandwidth | |
| Uniform Gain | |
| High Power Handling Capability | |
| Radiation pattern contains only one main lobe over the entire frequency range | |
| Each antenna is calibrated individually in line with ANSI C63.5-2006 | |
Oliver Davis –
We use this OBH-20180 horn antenna for lab EMC testing across 2-18GHz. Its stable 8.25dBi uniform gain delivers consistent signal output, and the max VSWR stays under 2 across full bandwidth. Low reflection loss greatly stabilizes our spectrum measurement data, ideal for wireless communication test projects.
Benjamin Scott –
Perfect broadband antenna for our satellite communication test setup. The gain performance is flat from 2GHz to 18GHz, VSWR is well-controlled without obvious fluctuations. It supports up to 200W power handling, single main lobe radiation pattern ensures precise signal direction detection, highly reliable for daily RF testing.
Julian Moore –
Each unit comes with independent ANSI calibration data, which saves our lab extra calibration cost. Steady gain and low VSWR eliminate measurement errors during our WiFi and cellular network tests. High cross-polar isolation and wide bandwidth make it a cost-effective choice for EMC and microwave system development.