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LTE + GPS Combo Antenna

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$8.00
LTE + GPS Combo Antenna

Product information

This antenna is a compact, high-efficiency antenna tailored for LTE, LPWA, and IoT devices. It features a rigid PCB design with an adhesive back for easy installation, supporting a broad spectrum of LTE frequency bands from 600MHz to 3.6GHz, plus GNSS/GPS. With a peak gain up to 6.3 dBi and a U.FL connector, this antenna is perfect for integration into compact devices needing reliable cellular and satellite communications. Its design ensures optimal performance in environments where space is limited, offering an efficient solution for enhancing connectivity in IoT applications, modems, and embedded systems.

Details:

  • Type: LTE/LPWA Embedded Dipole Antenna

  • Frequency Range:

    • LTE Bands: 600MHz, 700MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 1.575GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2.1GHz, 2.3GHz, 2.4GHz, 2.5GHz, 3.3GHz, 3.4GHz, 3.5GHz, 3.6GHz
    • Also supports GNSS/GPS bands

  • Design Features:

    • Rigid PCB Design: Ensures durability and stable performance.
    • Adhesive Back: Allows for easy and secure mounting on various surfaces.
    • U.FL Connector: Facilitates a compact connection to devices, especially useful for embedded systems where space is at a premium.

  • Performance:

    • Peak Gain: Varies by frequency, with maximum gains up to 6.3 dBi for some bands, ensuring strong signal reception.
    • Efficiency: High efficiency, particularly noted at 64% for the 617 MHz to 960 MHz range, which is critical for LTE and LPWA applications.
    • VSWR: Less than or equal to 2.5 for most operational bands, indicating good match with the transmission line.

  • Applications:

    • Ideal for:
      • Embedded applications in IoT devices.
      • Cellular modems, especially for 3G/4G LTE and emerging 5G networks.
      • GNSS/GPS enabled devices requiring reliable satellite navigation.

  • Dimensions: The antenna itself has a footprint of approximately 120mm x 20mm, making it suitable for compact devices.

  • Cable Length: Comes with a 100mm long, 1.13mm coaxial cable, terminated with an MHF1/U.FL-compatible plug connector.

  • Compatibility:

    • Works with various cellular technologies including 2G, 3G, 4G, and supports technologies like LTE-M, NB-IoT, and potentially 5G NR.