Help: Antenna dBic - What is the Difference?

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dBic refers to the gain of a circularly polarized antenna, while dBi denotes the gain of an isotropic antenna. The "c" in dBic indicates that the measurement is specific to circular polarization. Understanding the difference is crucial for selecting the right antenna type for specific applications. This distinction can impact performance in various communication scenarios.
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Help: antenna -- dBic

Hi, I need help.

For antenna, what is dBic? What is the relation of dBi and dBic?
Thank you!
 
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A quick google search on dBic shows that the "c" refers to a circularly polarized antenna. I didn't know that.

http://www.answers.com/topic/dbic

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