This article by contributing editor Bill Schweber, introduces designers to antenna theory, specifications, trends in antenna design, and real-world antenna examples.
The antenna is probably the most overlooked part of an RF design, yet the range, performance, and legality of an RF link are critically dependent upon it. Regardless, antenna selection is often left until the end of the design, at which point optimal antenna performance may not be achievable within the space provided….. http://bit.ly/2puoUtz