DATASHEET
CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250)
GSM, UMTS, LTE (698 798MHz, 824 960MHz and 1710 2690MHz)
Last updated on November 2016
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Fractus Antennas specializes in enabling effective mobile communications. Using Fractus Antennas
technology, we design and manufacture optimized antennas to make your wireless devices more competitive.
Our mission is to help our clients develop innovative products and accelerate their time to market through our
expertise in antenna design, testing and manufacturing.
The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster has been
specifically designed for providing multiband
performance in wireless devices (in particular in
mobile devices), enabling worldwide coverage by
allowing operation in the communication standards
GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800/DCS,
GSM1900/PCS, UMTS, LTE700, LTE800, LTE850,
LTE900, LTE1700, LTE1800, LTE1900, LTE2000,
LTE2100, LTE2300, LTE2500 and LTE2600.
The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster is built on
glass epoxy substrate.
Bands: LTE 1-10, LTE 12-20, LTE 23, LTE 25-30,
LTE 33-41, LTE 44.
Product Benefits
Small size
Cost-effective
High efficiency
Easy to use (pick and place)
Multiband behavior (worldwide standards
compatible)
Off-the-Shelf
Standard Product (no customization is required)
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm (image larger than real size)
PAT US 8,203,492
DATASHEET
CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250)
GSM, UMTS, LTE (698 798MHz, 824 960MHz and 1710 2690MHz)
Last updated on November 2016
© 2016
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Evaluation Boards
Class
Frequency range
Technology
Page
1 Port
698 798 MHz
With UFL cables
3
With coplanar transmission lines
3
824 960 MHz
With UFL cables
3
With coplanar transmission lines
3
1710 2690 MHz
With UFL cables
3
With coplanar transmission lines
3
2 Ports
824 960 MHz & 1710 2690 MHz
With UFL cables
4
With coplanar transmission lines
4
3 Ports
698 798 MHz & 824 960 MHz &
1710 2690 MHz
With UFL cables
5
With coplanar transmission lines
5
DATASHEET
CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250)
GSM, UMTS, LTE (698 798MHz, 824 960MHz and 1710 2690MHz)
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1 port solution
a) Evaluation Boards with UFL cables
Technical features
698 798 MHz
824 960 MHz
1710 2690 MHz
Average Efficiency
> 45 %
> 50 %
> 75 %
Peak Gain
0.2 dBi
1.0 dBi
3.3 dBi
VSWR
< 3:1
Radiation Pattern
Omnidirectional
Polarization
Linear
Weight (approx.)
0.25 g.
Temperature
-40 to + 85 ºC
Impedance
50
Dimensions (L x W x H)
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm
Technical features. Measures from the evaluation board (133 mm x 60 mm x 1 mm).
See pictures of the evaluation boards, matching network configuration and graphs of the specs in the
chapters 2, 3 and 4 of the User Manual.
b) Evaluation Boards with Coplanar transmission lines
Technical features
698 798 MHz
824 960 MHz
1710 2690 MHz
Average Efficiency
> 40 %
> 50 %
> 70 %
Peak Gain
0.1 dBi
1.2 dBi
2.8 dBi
VSWR
< 3:1
Radiation Pattern
Omnidirectional
Polarization
Linear
Weight (approx.)
0.25 g.
Temperature
-40 to + 85 ºC
Impedance
50
Dimensions (L x W x H)
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm
Technical features. Measures from the evaluation board (133 mm x 60 mm x 1 mm).
See pictures of the evaluation boards, matching network configuration and graphs of the specs in the
chapters 2, 3 and 4 of the User Manual.
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CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250)
GSM, UMTS, LTE (698 798MHz, 824 960MHz and 1710 2690MHz)
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2 ports solution
Technical features
824 960 MHz
1710 2690 MHz
Evaluation
Board with UFL
cables
Evaluation Board
with coplanar
transmission lines
Evaluation
Board with UFL
cables
Evaluation Board
with coplanar
transmission lines
Average
Efficiency
> 50 %
> 50 %
> 70 %
> 70 %
Peak Gain
1.4 dBi
1.3 dBi
3.6 dBi
2.8 dBi
VSWR
< 3:1
Radiation Pattern
Omnidirectional
Polarization
Linear
Weight (approx.)
0.25 g.
Temperature
-40 to + 85 ºC
Impedance
50
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm
Technical features. Measures from the evaluation board (133 mm x 60 mm x 1 mm).
a) For the evaluation board with UFL cables, see the pictures, the matching network configuration and the
graphs of the specs in the chapter 5.2 of the User Manual.
b) For the evaluation board with coplanar transmission lines, see the pictures, the matching network
configuration and the graphs of the specs in the chapter 5.3 of the User Manual.
DATASHEET
CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250)
GSM, UMTS, LTE (698 798MHz, 824 960MHz and 1710 2690MHz)
Last updated on November 2016
© 2016
FRACTUS ANTENNAS,
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3 ports solution
a) Evaluation Boards with UFL cables
Technical features
698 798 MHz
824 960 MHz
1710 2690 MHz
Average Efficiency
> 45 %
> 50 %
> 70 %
Peak Gain
0.6 dBi
0.6 dBi
3.2 dBi
VSWR
< 3:1
Radiation Pattern
Omnidirectional
Polarization
Linear
Weight (approx.)
0.25 g.
Temperature
-40 to + 85 ºC
Impedance
50
Dimensions (L x W x H)
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm
Technical features. Measures from the evaluation board (133 mm x 60 mm x 1 mm).
For the evaluation board with UFL cables, see the pictures, the matching network configuration and the
graphs of the specs in the chapter 6.2 of the User Manual.
b) Evaluation Boards with Coplanar transmission lines
Technical features
698 798 MHz
824 960 MHz
1710 2690 MHz
Average Efficiency
> 40 %
> 45 %
> 70 %
Peak Gain
-0.2 dBi
1.0 dBi
3.4 dBi
VSWR
< 3:1
Radiation Pattern
Omnidirectional
Polarization
Linear
Weight (approx.)
0.25 g.
Temperature
-40 to + 85 ºC
Impedance
50
Dimensions (L x W x H)
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm
Technical features. Measures from the evaluation board (133 mm x 60 mm x 1 mm).
For the evaluation board with coplanar transmission lines, see the pictures, the matching network
configuration and the graphs of the specs in the chapter 6.3 of the User Manual.
For additional information, please visit www.fractusantennas.com or contact info@fractusantennas.com.