ETS-Lindgren Broadband Mini-Bicon Antennas
ETS-Lindgren broadband mini-bicon antennas are compact omnidirectional antennas for chamber characterization and validation (FSNSA, CISPR 16-1-4 site VSWR), field surveys and spectrum monitoring from 30 MHz up to 40 GHz.
Models
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3180D Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna — The Model 3180D Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna has unique design elements that provide an omnidirectional pattern and is ideal for free space NSA (FSNSA) tests for fully anechoic rooms. Frequency range: 30 MHz to 1 GHz.
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3181 Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna — The Model 3181 Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna delivers lightweight, omnidirectional performance for CISPR-compliant chamber characterization and portable spectrum monitoring. Frequency range: 500 MHz to 18 GHz.
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3183B Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna — The Model 3183B Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna provides compact, omnidirectional performance for CISPR chamber characterization, site VSWR verification, and portable field surveying applications. Frequency range: 1 GHz to 18 GHz.
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3184 Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna — The Model 3184 Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna delivers omnidirectional, low-VSWR performance in a compact, radome-protected design for EM field surveying, spectrum monitoring, and harmonic measurements. Frequency range: 1 GHz to 18 GHz.
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3185 Mini-Bicon Antenna — The Model 3185 Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna provides continuous 18 GHz to 40 GHz coverage in a single vertically polarized antenna, eliminating the need for multiple antennas during high-frequency chamber validation. Engineered with low VSWR and stable omnidirectional H-plane performance, it supports accurate, repeatable measurements for CISPR 16-1-4 and emerging ANSI C63.25.3 chamber validation. Frequency range: 18 GHz to 40 GHz. (Product roadmap item — planned release Q4 2026; specifications preliminary.)
Key Features
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3180D: Omnidirectional Pattern Ideal for: Chamber Characterization; Broadband Spectrum Monitoring; Field Measurements; Flexible Mounting
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3181: Ideal For: Chamber Characterization; Broadband Spectrum Monitoring; Omnidirectional Pattern; CISPR 16/EN55016
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3183B: Input Power: Up to 20 W
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3184: Omnidirectional Radiation Pattern Ideal For: Broadband Spectrum Monitoring; Harmonics Level Measurement IEC 61000-4-3 Weatherizing Kit
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3185: Single Vertically Polarized Antenna; Low VSWR Across the Operating Frequency Range; Omnidirectional H-Plane Performance; Supports CISPR 16-1-4 and Emerging ANSI C63.25.3 Chamber Validation
Frequency range: 30MHz-40GHz
Official product pages: 3180D | 3181 | 3183B | 3184 | 3185