Original title:
Four Channel Active Antenna Switch for UHF Band Satellite Reception
Authors:
Kubeš, Václav ; Urbanec, Tomáš Document type: Papers
Language:
eng Publisher:
Vysoké učení technické v Brně, Fakulta elektrotechniky a komunikačních technologií Abstract:
The aim of this work is to design and implement a complex electronic device, known as an antenna switch, that allows to receive a high-frequency satellite signals in the UHF band via one of five connected antennas at a given time. This device is capable of automatic antenna switching according to non-geostationary satellite position, from which signal is received, thus with suitable antenna selection, is alternative to motorized directional antennas. The device consists of outdoor and indoor unit and Human-Machine interface (HMI). The outdoor unit is driven by a microcontroller which collect diagnostic data about proper function and controls the RF switch. The outdoor unit amplifies the UHF signal too. indoor unit with power inserter, diplexer and USB to serial converter, allows diagnostic data and commands transfer between outdoor unit and users computer with Human-Machine interface.
Keywords:
Antenna switch; indoor unit; outdoor unit; RF circuit; RF switch; satellite; signal reception; UHF Host item entry: Proceedings II of the 30st Conference STUDENT EEICT 2024: Selected papers, ISBN 978-80-214-6230-4, ISSN 2788-1334
Institution: Brno University of Technology
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Document availability information: Fulltext is available in the Brno University of Technology Digital Library. Original record: https://hdl.handle.net/11012/249319