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06.04.02 (19762) [1 record]

Record 1 - external organization data 2009-07-31

English

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  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
06.04.02 (19762)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

symmetrical antenna composed of conductors usually rectilinear and energized by a balanced feed [IEC 50 (712), 712-04-23]

OBS

The word "dipole" is sometimes used to describe antennas which do not conform in all respects to the above definition. In such cases, the word should be qualified, for example: "asymmetrical dipole". [IEC 50 (712), 712-04-23]

OBS

Dipole antennas comprising a single conductor of length approximately equal to half the wavelength of the carrier wave.

OBS

Dipole antennas provide the basis for a range of other more complex forms of antenna.

OBS

dipole antenna: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-4:2008].

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