What are the Differences Between Alpha Coils and Low-Orbit Satellite Inductor Coils

2024.03.06

Alpha coils and low-orbit satellite inductive coils are both inductive antennas, but they are different in structure, working principle and application.


Structure

Alpha coils consist of one or more conductive coils, usually wound around a cylindrical or square bobbin. Low-orbit satellite inductor coils consist of one or more conductive rings, which are usually arranged in a plane.

Principle of operation
  • The emission principle of Alpha Coil is to use electric current to generate a magnetic field in the coil, and the magnetic field will radiate radio waves. The receiving principle of the Alpha coil is to use a magnetic field to induce current in the coil.
  • The emission principle of Low-orbit satellite inductance coil is to use current to generate an electric field in the coil, and the electric field will radiate radio waves. The receiving principle of the low-orbit satellite inductance coil is to use the electric field to induce current in the coil.
Application
  • Alpha coils are mainly used for short-range radio communications, such as radio remote control, radio transmission and radio identification.
  • Low-orbit satellite inductor coils are mainly used for satellite communications, such as satellite phones, satellite TV and satellite navigation.
Summary

Alpha coils and low-orbit satellite inductors are both induction antennas, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Alpha coils are suitable for short-range radio communications, while low-orbit satellite inductors are suitable for satellite communications. In practical applications, alpha coils and low-orbit satellite inductors can be used complementary. For example, in a satellite communication system, alpha coils can be used at the ground station to receive satellite signals, and low-orbit satellite inductors can be used on the satellite to transmit signals.

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