Microwave
What is microwave?
Microwave transmission refers to the technology of transmitting information or energy by the use of radio waves whose wavelengths are considerably small/micro. It’s considered to be a form of wireless transmission.
Microwave transmission refers to the technology of transmitting information or energy by the use of radio waves whose wavelengths are considerably small/micro. It’s considered to be a form of wireless transmission.
- Microwaves use satellites (typically placed up in the atmosphere) to connect and transfer data.
- They have an extremely high frequency (1 GHz to 3000 GHz)
- Microwaves have a ‘line of sight’ radio link which connects the signal from two main points.
- They have a sufficient bandwidth capacity to support a large number of voice channels and one or two television channels.
- Like wireless transmission, it is of a relatively low cost
- The smaller (more micro) the wave is; the more data it can store and send.
- Bandwidth wavelengths usually vary from 10 mm to 30 mm.
- Microwaves are usually at lower frequencies than those of radio or other wireless transmission but can penetrate through structures such as buildings.