USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) - A standard antenna solution for mobile frequency bands 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. Fractus Antennas products are protected by Fractus Antennas patents. All information contained within this document is property of Fractus Antennas and is subject to change without prior notice. Information is provided "as is" and without warranties. It is prohibited to copy or reproduce this information without prior approval. CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster Fractus Antennas is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. All our antennas are lead-free and RoHS compliant. FR01-S4-250 ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 1 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) INDEX OF CHAPTERS 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-250 .......................................................................... 4 2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-798 MHz) ............................................................... 5 3. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (824-960 MHz) ............................................................. 10 4. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (1710-2690 MHz) ......................................................... 15 5. EVALUATION BOARDS 2 PORTS (824-960 MHz &1710-2690 MHz) .............................. 20 6. EVALUATION BOARDS 3 PORTS (698-798 MHZ & 824-960 MHz & 1710-2690 MHz) ... 30 7. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ........................................................... 45 8. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-250.......................................................... 46 9. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 48 10. PACKAGING ................................................................................................................ 51 Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 2 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-250 .......................................................................... 4 2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-798 MHz) ............................................................... 5 2.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ..................................................................................... 5 2.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-798 MHz) ....................................................... 5 3. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (824-960 MHz) ............................................................. 10 3.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ................................................................................... 10 3.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (824-960 MHz) ..................................................... 10 4. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (1710-2690 MHz) ......................................................... 15 4.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ................................................................................... 15 4.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (1710-2690 MHz) ................................................. 15 5. EVALUATION BOARDS 2 PORTS (824-960 MHz &1710-2690 MHz) .............................. 20 5.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ................................................................................... 20 5.2. EVALUATION BOARD 2 ports (UFL cables) ............................................................. 20 5.3. EVALUATION BOARD 2 ports (Coplanar grounded transmission lines) ................... 25 6. EVALUATION BOARDS 3 PORTS (698-798 MHz & 824-960 MHz & 1710-2690 MHz) ... 30 6.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ................................................................................... 30 6.2. EVALUATION BOARD 3 PORTS (UFL cables) ........................................................ 31 6.3. EVALUATION BOARD 3 PORTS (Coplanar grounded transmission lines) ............... 38 7. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ........................................................... 45 8. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-250.......................................................... 46 8.1. DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES, AND RoHS ............................................................. 46 8.2. COLOR RANGE FOR THE INK ................................................................................ 46 8.3. RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT for the FR01-S4-250............................................... 47 8.4. RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT for the FR01-S4-250 double booster ...................... 47 9. 10. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 48 PACKAGING ................................................................................................................ 51 Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 3 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-250 The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster component 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. TOP BOTTOM Material: The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster is built on glass epoxy substrate. APPLICATIONS Handsets Smartphones Tablets Phablets Laptop PCs Netbooks Modules Routers eBooks BENEFITS High efficiency Small size Cost-effective Easy-to-use (pick and place) Multiband behaviour (worldwide standards) Off-the-Shelf Standard Product (no customization is required) The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster belongs to a new generation of antenna solutions based on the Virtual AntennaTM technology owned by Fractus Antennas. The technology is mainly focused on replacing conventional antenna solutions by miniature and standard components. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 4 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 2. 2.1. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-798 MHz) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Technical features Frequency Range Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) Evaluation Board with UFL Evaluation Board with coplanar cables transmission lines 698 - 798 MHz > 45 % > 40 % 0.2 dBi 0.1 dBi < 3:1 Omnidirectional Linear 0.25 g. -40 to + 85 C 50 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm Table 1 - Technical features. Measures from the Evaluation Board. See Figure 1. Note that for obtaining comparable results, a ground plane length larger than 100 mm is recommended. 2.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-798 MHz) This section depicts two different Evaluation Boards. The first one is built with UFL cables to connect the two CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. The part number is EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-700 and it is shown in the left picture of Figure 1. The second Evaluation Board is made with coplanar grounded transmission lines (traces on a PCB) to connect the two CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. The part number is EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-700 and it is shown in the right picture of Figure 1. Measure A B C D mm 133 120 60 1.5 Tolerance: 0.2 mm D: Distance between the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster and the ground plane. Material: The Evaluation Boards are built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Figure 1 - Evaluation Boards providing operation at LTE700, 1 port configuration. This product is protected by at least the following patent PAT. US 8,203,492 and other domestic and international patents pending. Any update on new patents linked to this product will appear in www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 5 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) Comments: Note that in the Evaluation Boards (Figure 1), 2 CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters are placed together to provide operation at LTE700 (698 - 798 MHz). Please see Figure 29 for the recommended footprint. The efficiency measures (Figure 3 and Figure 4) are shown from 700 MHz due to the minimum frequency specifications of the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Please contact info@fractusantennas.com for more information related to the Antenna Booster matching service. 2.2.1. MATCHING NETWORKS The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD's, batteries, covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system. Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and components nearby the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). Matching network for the Evaluation Board with UFL cables Value 43 nH 2.7 nH 6.0 pF 4.3 nH Part Number LQW18AN43NG00 LQW15AN2N7B80 GJM1555C1H6R0WB01 LQW15AN4N3B80 with coplanar transmission lines Value 39 nH 2.5 nH 7.0 pF 3.6 nH Part Number LQW18AN39NG80 LQW15AN2N5B80 GJM1555C1H7R0WB01 LQW18AN3N6C00 Figure 2 - Matching networks for the LTE700, 1 port configuration. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 6 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 2.2.2. VSWR AND TOTAL EFFICIENCY FOR 1 PORT (698-798 MHz) VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 3 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for Evaluation Board with UFL cables. Part Number: EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-700. Figure 4 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines. Part Number: EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-700. Note: The Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber measures from 700 MHz. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 7 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 2.2.3. RADIATION PATTERNS (698-798 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY (UFL cables) Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 750 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 750 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 750 MHz Gain Peak Gain 0.2 dBi Average Gain across the band -0.5 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -1.8 <-> 0.2 dBi Peak Efficiency 56.0 % Average Efficiency across the band 47.6 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 37.1 - 56.0 % Table 2 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-700 within the 698 - 798 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 8 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 2.2.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (698-798 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY (CPW lines) Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 750 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 750 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 750 MHz Gain Peak Gain 0.1 dBi Average Gain across the band -0.7 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -1.4 <-> 0.1 dBi Peak Efficiency 49.7% Average Efficiency across the band 45.7 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 40.1 - 49.7% Table 3 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-700 within the 698 - 798 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 9 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 3. 3.1. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (824-960 MHz) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Technical features Frequency Range Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) Evaluation Board with UFL Evaluation Board with coplanar cables transmission lines 824 - 960 MHz > 50 % > 50 % 1.0 dBi 1.2 dBi < 3:1 Omnidirectional Linear 0.25 g. -40 to + 85 C 50 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm Table 4 - Technical features. Measures from the Evaluation Board. See Figure 5. Note that for obtaining comparable results, a ground plane length larger than 100 mm is recommended. 3.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (824-960 MHz) This section depicts two different Evaluation Boards. The first one is built with UFL cables to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster with the SMA connector. The part number is EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-850 and it is shown in the left picture of Figure 5. The second Evaluation Board is made with coplanar grounded transmission lines (traces on a PCB) to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster with the SMA connector. The part number is EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-850 and it is shown in the right picture of Figure 5. Measure A B C D mm 133 120 60 1.5 Tolerance: 0.2 mm D: Distance between the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster and the ground plane. Material: The Evaluation Boards are built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Figure 5 - Evaluation Boards providing operation at GSM850-GSM900, 1 port configuration. This product is protected by at least the following patent PAT. US 8,203,492 and other domestic and international patents pending. Any update on new patents linked to this product will appear in www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 10 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 3.2.1. MATCHING NETWORKS The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD's, batteries, covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system. Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and components nearby the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). Please contact info@fractusantennas.com for more information related to the Antenna Booster matching service. Matching network for the Evaluation Board with UFL cables Value 47 nH 2.2 nH 13 pF 6.0 pF Part Number LQW18AN47NG80 LQW15AN2N2B80 GJM1555C1H130FB01 GJM1555C1H6R0WB01 with coplanar transmission lines Value 43 nH 2.2 nH 15 pF Part Number LQW18AN43NG00 LQW15AN2N2B80 GJM1555C1H150FB01 Figure 6 - Matching networks for the GSM850-GSM900, 1 port configuration. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 11 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 3.2.2. VSWR and TOTAL Efficiency FOR 1 port (824-960 MHz) VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 7 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for Evaluation Board with UFL cables. Part Number: EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-850. Figure 8 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines. Part Number: EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-850. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 12 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 3.2.3. RADIATION PATTERNS (824-960 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY (UFL cables) Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 890 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 890 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 890 MHz Gain Peak Gain 1.0 dBi Average Gain across the band 0.3 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -1.2 <-> 1.0 dBi Peak Efficiency 61.6 % Average Efficiency across the band 55.2 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 39.5 - 61.6 % Table 5 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-850 within the 824 - 960 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 13 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 3.2.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (824-960 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY (CPW lines) Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 890 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 890 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 890 MHz Gain Peak Gain 1.2 dBi Average Gain across the band 0.5 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -1.3 <-> 1.2 dBi Peak Efficiency 62.2 % Average Efficiency across the band 55.6 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 34.4 - 62.2 % Table 6 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-850 within the 824 - 960 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 14 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 4. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (1710-2690 MHz) 4.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Technical features Frequency Range Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) Evaluation Board with UFL Evaluation Board with coplanar cables transmission lines 1710 - 2690 MHz > 75 % > 70 % 3.3 dBi 2.8 dBi < 3:1 Omnidirectional Linear 0.25 g. -40 to + 85 C 50 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm Table 7 - Technical features. Measures from the Evaluation Board. See pictures in Figure 9. Note that for obtaining comparable results, a ground plane length larger than 100 mm is recommended. 4.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (1710-2690 MHz) This section depicts two different Evaluation Boards. The first one is built with UFL cables to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster with the SMA connector. The part number is EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-1700 and it is shown in the left picture of Figure 9. The second Evaluation Board is made with coplanar grounded transmission lines (traces on a PCB) to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster with the SMA connector. The part number is EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-1700 and it is shown in the right picture of Figure 9. Measure A B C D mm 133 120 60 1.5 Tolerance: 0.2 mm D: Distance between the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster and the ground plane. Material: The Evaluation Boards are built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Figure 9 - Evaluation Boards providing operation at LTE1700-LTE2600, 1 port configuration. This product is protected by at least the following patent PAT. US 8,203,492 and other domestic and international patents pending. Any update on new patents linked to this product will appear in www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 15 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 4.2.1. MATCHING NETWORK The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD's, batteries, covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system. Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and components nearby the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). Please contact info@fractusantennas.com for more information related to the Antenna Booster matching service. Matching network for the Evaluation Board with UFL cables Value 5.1 nH 3.6 nH 1.3 pF Part Number LQW15AN5N1B80 LQW15AN3N6B80 GJM1555C1H1R3WB01 with coplanar transmission lines Value 5.1 nH 3.3 nH 1.4 pF Part Number LQW15AN5N1B80 LQW15AN3N3B80 GJM1555C1H1R4WB01 Figure 10 - Matching networks for the LTE1700-LTE2600, 1 port configuration. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 16 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 4.2.2. VSWR and TOTAL Efficiency 1 port (1710-2690 MHz) VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 11 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for Evaluation Board with UFL cables. Part Number: EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-1700. Figure 12 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines. Part Number: EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-1700. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 17 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 4.2.3. RADIATION PATTERNS (1710-2690 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY (UFL cables) Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 0 Plane XZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 90 Plane YZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz Gain Peak Gain 3.3 dBi Average Gain across the band 2.6 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency 1.7 <-> 3.3 dBi Peak Efficiency 86.4 % Average Efficiency across the band 79.6 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 69.7 - 86.4 % Table 8 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL1R-1700 within the 1710 - 2690 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 18 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 4.2.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (1710-2690 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY (CPW lines) Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 0 Plane XZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 90 Plane YZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz Gain Peak Gain 2.8 dBi Average Gain across the band 2.2 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency 1.4 <-> 2.8 dBi Peak Efficiency 79.9 % Average Efficiency across the band 72.6 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 61.7 - 79.9 % Table 9 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-1700 within the 1710 - 2690 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 19 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5. 5.1. EVALUATION BOARDS 2 PORTS (824-960 MHz &1710-2690 MHz) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 824 - 960 MHz Technical features Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) 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 > 50 % > 50 % > 70 % > 70 % 1.4 dBi 1.3 dBi 3.6 dBi < 3:1 Omnidirectional Linear 0.25 g. -40 to + 85 C 50 2.8 dBi 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm Table 10 - Technical Features. Measures from the Evaluation Board. See Figure 13 and Figure 16. Note that for obtaining comparable results, a ground plane length larger than 100 mm is recommended. 5.2. EVALUATION BOARD 2 ports (UFL cables) This Evaluation Board (part number: EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL2R) integrates UFL cables to connect the two CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. It works from 824 MHz to 960 MHz and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. In the next section (0) there is another version of the Evaluation Board where the connections are made through coplanar grounded transmission lines (traces on a PCB) to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. Measure A B C D mm 133 120 60 1.5 Tolerance: 0.2 mm D: Distance between the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster and the ground plane. Material: The Evaluation Board is built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Figure 13 - EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL2R. Evaluation Board with UFL cables. From 824 MHz to 960 MHz and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 20 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) This product is protected by at least the following patent PAT. US 8,203,492 and other domestic and international patents pending. Any update on new patents linked to this product will appear in www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. 5.2.1. MATCHING NETWORK The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD's, batteries, covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system. Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and components nearby the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). Please contact info@fractusantennas.com for more information related to the Antenna Booster matching service. Matching network for the Evaluation Board 824 - 960 MHz Value 47 nH 2.2 nH 13 pF 6.0 pF Part Number LQW18AN47NG80 LQW15AN2N2B80 GJM1555C1H130FB01 GJM1555C1H6R0WB01 1710 - 2690 MHz Value 5.1 nH 3.6 nH 1.3 pF Part Number LQW15AN5N1B80 LQW15AN3N6B80 GJM1555C1H1R3WB01 Figure 14 - Matching networks for the 2 ports solution (Evaluation Board with UFL cables). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 21 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.2.2. VSWR and TOTAL Efficiency VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 15 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for the 824 - 960 MHz range (from the Evaluation Board with UFL cables (Figure 13)). Figure 16 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for the 1710 - 2690 MHz range (from the Evaluation Board with UFL cables (Figure 13)). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 22 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.2.3. RADIATION PATTERNS (824-960 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 890 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 890 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 890 MHz Gain Peak Gain 1.4 dBi Average Gain across the band 0.5 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -0.4 <-> 1.4 dBi Peak Efficiency 65.7 % Average Efficiency across the band 57.7 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 46.3 - 65.7 % Table 11 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL2R within the 824 - 960 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 23 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.2.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (1710-2690 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 0 Plane XZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 90 Plane YZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz Gain Peak Gain 3.6 dBi Average Gain across the band 2.6 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency 1.8 <-> 3.6 dBi Peak Efficiency 84.8 % Average Efficiency across the band 78.6 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 66.2 - 84.8 % Table 12 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency within the 1710 - 2690 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 24 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.3. EVALUATION BOARD 2 ports (Coplanar grounded transmission lines) This Evaluation Board (part number: EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW2R) integrates coplanar grounded transmission lines to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. It works from 824 MHz to 960 MHz and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. Measure A B C D mm 133 120 60 1.5 Tolerance: 0.2 mm D: Distance between the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster and the ground plane. Material: The Evaluation Board is built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Figure 16 - EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW2R. Evaluation Board with coplanar grounded transmission lines. From 824 MHz to 960 MHz and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. This product is protected by at least the following patent PAT. US 8,203,492, PAT. US 8,736,497, and other domestic and international patents pending. Any update on new patents linked to this product will appear in www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 25 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.3.1. MATCHING NETWORK The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD's, batteries, covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system. Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and components nearby the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). Matching network for the Evaluation Board 824 - 960 MHz Value 43 nH 2.2 nH 12 pF 9.0 pF Part Number LQW18AN43NG00 LQW15AN2N2B80 GJM1555C1H120FB01 GJM1555C1H9R0WB01 1710 - 2690 MHz Value 5.1 nH 3.7 nH 1.6 pF Part Number LQW15AN5N1B80 LQW15AN3N7B80 GJM1555C1H1R6WB01 Figure 17 - Matching networks for the 2 ports solution (Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 26 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.3.2. VSWR and TOTAL Efficiency VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 18 - VSWR and Efficiency for the 824 - 960 MHz range and for the 1710 - 2690 MHz range from the Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines (Figure 16). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 27 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.3.3. RADIATION PATTERNS (824-960 MHZ), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 890 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 890 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 890 MHz Gain Peak Gain 1.3 dBi Average Gain across the band 0.3 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -0.8 <-> 1.3 dBi Peak Efficiency 60.6 % Average Efficiency across the band 53.0 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 39.7 - 60.6 % Table 13 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW2R within the 824 - 960 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 28 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 5.3.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (1710-2690 MHz), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 0 Plane XZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 90 Plane YZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz Gain Peak Gain 2.8 dBi Average Gain across the band 2.3 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency 1.6 <-> 2.8 dBi Peak Efficiency 76.6 % Average Efficiency across the band 71.5 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 65.1 - 76.6 % Table 14 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency within the 1710 - 2690 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 29 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6. EVALUATION BOARDS 3 PORTS (698-798 MHz & 824-960 MHz & 1710-2690 MHz) 6.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 6.1.1. REFERENCE GUIDE FROM THE EVALUATION BOARD WITH UFL CABLES Technical features 698 - 798 MHz 824 - 960 MHz 1710 - 2690 MHz Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) > 45 % 0.6 dBi > 50 % 0.6 dBi < 3:1 Omnidirectional Linear 0.25 g. -40 to + 85 C 50 > 70 % 3.2 dBi 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm Table 15 - Technical features. Measures from the Evaluation Board. See Figure 19. 6.1.2. REFERENCE GUIDE from the EVALUATION BOARD with coplanar grounded transmission lines Technical features 698 - 798 MHz Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) > 40 % -0.2 dBi 824 - 960 MHz 1710 - 2690 MHz > 45 % 1.0 dBi < 3:1 Omnidirectional Linear 0.25 g. -40 to + 85 C 50 > 70 % 3.4 dBi 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm Table 16 - Technical features. Measures from the Evaluation Board. See Figure 23. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 30 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) Comments: 6.2. Note that in the Evaluation Boards (Figure 19 and Figure 23), 2 CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters are placed together to provide operation at LTE700 (698 - 798 MHz). Please see Figure 29 for the recommended footprint. The efficiency measures (Figure 21 and Figure 25) are shown from 700 MHz due to the minimum frequency specifications of the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Note that for obtaining comparable results, a ground plane length larger than 100 mm is recommended. Please contact info@fractusantennas.com for more information related to the Antenna Booster matching service. EVALUATION BOARD 3 PORTS (UFL cables) This Evaluation Board (part number: EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL3R) integrates UFL cables to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. It works from 698 MHz to 798 MHz, from 824 MHz to 960 MHz, and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. In the next section (0) there is another version of the Evaluation Board where the connections are made through coplanar grounded transmission lines (traces on a PCB) to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. Measure A B C D mm 133 120 60 1.5 Tolerance: 0.2 mm D: Distance between the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster and the ground plane. Material: The Evaluation Board is built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Figure 19 - EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL3R. Evaluation Board with UFL cables. 698 MHz to 798 MHz, 824 MHz to 960 MHz, and 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. This product is protected by at least the following patent PAT. US 8,203,492, PAT. US 8,736,497, and other domestic and international patents pending. Any update on new patents linked to this product will appear in www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 31 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.2.1. MATCHING NETWORK The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD's, batteries, covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system. Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and components nearby the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). Matching network for the Evaluation Board 698 - 798 MHz Value 43 nH 2.7 nH 6.0 pF 4.3 nH Part Number LQW18AN43NG00 LQW15AN2N7B80 GJM1555C1H6R0WB01 LQW15AN4N3B80 824 - 960 MHz Value 43 nH 2.2 nH 12 pF 4.2 pF Part Number LQW18AN43NG00 LQW15AN2N2B80 GJM1555C1H120FB01 GJM1555C1H4R2WB01 1710 - 2690 MHz Value 5.1 nH 3.6 nH 1.3 pF Part Number LQW15AN5N1B80 LQW15AN3N6B80 GJM1555C1H1R3WB01 Figure 20 - Matching networks for the 3 ports solution (Evaluation Board with UFL cables). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 32 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.2.2. VSWR and TOTAL Efficiency VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 21 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for the 698 - 798 MHz range, for the 824 - 960 MHz range, and for the 1710 - 2690 MHz range (from the Evaluation Board with UFL cables (Figure 19)). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 33 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.2.3. TRANSMISSION COEFFICIENT Figure 22 - Transmission coefficient for the 698 - 798 MHz range (LTE), for the 824 - 960 MHz range (LFR), and for the 1710 - 2690 MHz range (HFR) (from the Evaluation Board 3 ports with UFL cables) (Figure 19). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 34 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.2.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (698-798 MHZ), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 750 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 750 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 750 MHz Gain Peak Gain 0.6 dBi Average Gain across the band -0.2 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -1.5 <-> 0.6 dBi Peak Efficiency 59.0 % Average Efficiency across the band 50.3 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 39.5 - 59.0 % Table 17 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-UFL3R within the 698 - 798 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 35 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.2.5. RADIATION PATTERNS (824-960 MHZ), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 890 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 890 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 890 MHz Gain Peak Gain 0.6 dBi Average Gain across the band 0.0 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -2.1 <-> 0.6 dBi Peak Efficiency 58.8 % Average Efficiency across the band 53.1 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 31.2 - 58.8 % Table 18 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency within the 824 - 960 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 36 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.2.6. RADIATION PATTERNS (1710-2690 MHZ), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 0 Plane XZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 90 Plane YZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz Gain Peak Gain 3.2 dBi Average Gain across the band 2.5 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency 1.7 <-> 3.2 dBi Peak Efficiency 80.5 % Average Efficiency across the band 71.5 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 58.5 - 80.5 % Table 19 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency within the 1710 - 2690 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 37 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.3. EVALUATION BOARD 3 PORTS (Coplanar grounded transmission lines) This Evaluation Board (part number: EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW3R) integrates coplanar grounded transmission lines to connect the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Boosters with the SMA connector. It works from 698 MHz to 798 MHz, from 824 MHz to 960 MHz, and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. Measure A B C D mm 133 120 60 1.5 Tolerance: 0.2 mm D: Distance between the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster and the ground plane. Material: The Evaluation Board is built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Figure 23 - EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW3R. Evaluation Board with coplanar grounded transmission lines. 698 MHz to 798 MHz, 824 MHz to 960 MHz, and 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. This product is protected by at least the following patents PAT. US 8,203,492, PAT. US 8,736,497, and other domestic and international patents pending. Any update on new patents linked to this product will appear in www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 38 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.3.1. MATCHING NETWORK The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD's, batteries, covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system. Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and components nearby the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). Matching network for the Evaluation Board 698 - 798 MHz Value 43 nH 2.2 nH 20 pF Part Number LQW18AN43NG00 LQW15AN2N2B80 GJM1555C1H200FB01 824 - 960 MHz Value 43 nH 2.2 nH 12 pF 9.0 pF Part Number LQW18AN43NG00 LQW15AN2N2B80 GJM1555C1H120FB01 GJM1555C1H9R0WB01 1710 - 2690 MHz Value 5.1 nH 3.3 nH 1.4 pF Part Number LQW15AN5N1B80 LQW15AN3N3B80 GJM1555C1H1R4WB01 Figure 24 - Matching networks for the 3 ports solution (Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 39 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.3.2. VSWR and TOTAL Efficiency VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 25 - VSWR and Total Efficiency graph for the 698 - 798 MHz range, for the 824 - 960 MHz range, and for the 1710 - 2690 MHz range (from the Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines (Figure 23). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 40 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.3.3. TRANSMISSION COEFFICIENT Figure 26 - Transmission coefficient for the 698 - 798 MHz range (LTE), for the 824 - 960 MHz range (LFR), and for the 1710 - 2690 MHz range (HFR) (from the Evaluation Board with coplanar transmission lines (Figure 23)). Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 41 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.3.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (698-798 MHZ), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 750 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 750 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 750 MHz Gain Peak Gain -0.2 dBi Average Gain across the band -0.5 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -1.5 <-> -0.2 dBi Peak Efficiency 51.6 % Average Efficiency across the band 46.0 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 35.7 - 51.6 % Table 20 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW3R within the 698 - 798 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 42 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.3.5. RADIATION PATTERNS (824-960 MHZ), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 890 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 890 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 890 MHz Gain Peak Gain 1.0 dBi Average Gain across the band 0.1 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -1.4 <-> 1.0 dBi Peak Efficiency 60.1 % Average Efficiency across the band 53.2 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 35.5 - 60.1 % Table 21 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency within the 824 - 960 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 43 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 6.3.6. RADIATION PATTERNS (1710-2690 MHZ), GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 0 Plane XZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz = 90 Plane YZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and 2.69 GHz Gain Peak Gain 3.4 dBi Average Gain across the band 2.8 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency 1.9 <-> 3.4 dBi Peak Efficiency 77.6 % Average Efficiency across the band 70.9 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 58.2 - 70.9 % Table 22 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency within the 1710 - 2690 MHz range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 44 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 7. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS Fractus Antennas specializes in designing and manufacturing optimized antennas for wireless applications and providing our clients with RF expertise. We offer turn-key antenna products and antenna integration support to minimize your time requirement and maximize your return on investment during your product development efforts. We also provide our clients with the opportunity to leverage our in-house testing and measurement facilities to obtain accurate results quickly and efficiently. 0 Le ft Ante nna Rig ht Ante nna Is o latio n -2 -4 -6 Re turn Lo s s (dB) VSWR & S Parameters -8 VSWR=2 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 Agilent E5071B -20 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 Fre que nc y (GHz) 5 5.5 6 Radiation Pattern & Efficiency SATIMO STARGATE 32 Anechoic chambers and full equipped in-house lab Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 45 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 8. 8.1. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-250 DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES, AND RoHS TOP SIDE Dimension A C BOTTOM mm Dimension mm + 0.2 B 0.5 1.5 0.1 - 0.1 0.5 0.1 Figure 27 - CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster dimensions and tolerances. The 4 pads are fully symmetrical to mount it on the PCB. The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster FR01-S4-250 is compliant with the restriction of the use of hazardous substances (RoHS). The RoHS certificate can be downloaded from www.fractusantennas.com. 8.2. COLOR RANGE FOR THE INK Next figure shows the range of the colors in the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster: Acceptable color range Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 46 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 8.3. RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT for the FR01-S4-250 Assuming that the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster FR01-S4-250 is placed in the clearance area of the PCB, see below the recommended footprint dimensions. Measure A B mm 1.7 1.8 Tolerance: 0.1 mm Clearance Area Ground plane Area Matching network + 50 ohm feeding line Figure 28 - Footprint dimensions for the single booster. For additional support in the integration process, please contact info@fractusantennas.com. 8.4. RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT for the FR01-S4-250 double booster Measure A B C mm 1.7 1.8 3.3 Tolerance: 0.1 mm Clearance Area Ground plane Area Matching network + 50 ohm feeding line Figure 29 - Footprint dimensions for the double booster. For additional support in the integration process, please contact info@fractusantennas.com. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 47 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 9. ASSEMBLY PROCESS Figure 30 shows the back and front view of the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster FR01-S4250. Due to the symmetry in the product configuration, the feeding pad can be any of the 4 pads. Mounting Pads (2, 3, 4): solder the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster mounting pads to the soldering pads on the PCB. These pads must NOT be grounded. 4 3 1 2 Feed Pad (1): The 4 pads are fully symmetrical. Once the feeding pad is selected (1), the other 3 pads become mounting pads. Align the feed pad with the feeding line on the PCB. See section 0. Figure 30 - Pads of the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster FR01-S4-250. As a surface mount device (SMD), the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster is compatible with industry standard soldering processes. The basic assembly procedure for the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster is as follows: 1. Apply a solder paste on the pads of the PCB. Place the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster on the board. 2. Perform a reflow process according to the temperature profile detailed in Table 23, Figure 32 (page 50). 3. After soldering the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster to the circuit board, perform a cleaning process to remove any residual flux. Fractus Antennas recommends conducting a visual inspection after the cleaning process to verify that all reflux has been removed. The drawing below shows the soldering details obtained after a correct assembly process: CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster Solder Paste ~ 0.1* mm PCB PCB Figure 31 - Soldering Details. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 48 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) NOTE(*): Solder paste thickness after the assembly process will depend on the thickness of the soldering stencil mask. A stencil thickness equal or larger than 127 microns (5 mils) is required. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 49 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster FR01-S4-250 can be assembled following the Pb-free assembly process. According to the Standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C, the temperature profile suggested is as follows: Phase RAMP-UP PREHEAT REFLOW PEAK RAMP-DOWN Profile features Pb-Free Assembly (SnAgCu) Avg. Ramp-up Rate (Tsmax to Tp) 3 C / second (max.) - Temperature Min (Tsmin) 150 C - Temperature Max (Tsmax) 200 C - Time (tsmin to tsmax) 60-180 seconds - Temperature (TL) 217 C - Total Time above TL (tL) 60-150 seconds - Temperature (Tp) 260 C - Time (tp) 20-40 seconds Rate 6 C/second max Time from 25 C to Peak Temperature 8 minutes max Table 23 - Recommended soldering temperatures. Next graphic shows temperature profile (grey zone) for the CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster assembly process reflow ovens. Figure 32 - Temperature profile. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 50 USER MANUAL CUBE mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-250) 10. PACKAGING The CUBE mXTENDTM Antenna Booster FR01-S4-250 is delivered in tape and reel packaging. Measure A0 B0 K0 W P T mm 5.3 0.1 5.3 0.1 5.3 0.1 16.0 0.3 8.0 0.1 0.4 0.1 Figure 33 - Tape dimensions and Tolerances. Figure 34 - Image of the tape. Measure A G tMAX mm 330 1.0 17.5 0.2 21.5 0.2 Reel Capacity: 1000 pcs Figure 35 - Reel Dimensions and Capacity. Last updated on January 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 51