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TVNextTM (FR01-B3-V-0-054) Mobile TV (VHF)
Fractus Antennas specializes in enabling effective mobile communications. Using Fractus
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.
TVNextTM
FR01-B3-V-0-054
Fractus Antennas products are protected
by Fractus 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.
Fractus Antennas is an ISO 9001:2015
certified company. All our antennas are
lead-free and RoHS compliant.
ISO 9001: 2015 Certified
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INDEX OF CHAPTERS
1. ANTENNA DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 4
2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................................................. 4
3. ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE ......................................................................................... 5
4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................. 8
5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 10
6. PACKAGING .................................................................................................................... 12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ANTENNA DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 4
2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................................................. 4
3. ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE ......................................................................................... 5
3.1. TVNextTM EVALUATION BOARD ................................................................................ 5
3.2. RADIATION PATTERNS AND GAIN .......................................................................... 6
3.3. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ..................................................... 7
4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................. 8
4.1. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES ............................................................................ 8
4.2. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INK ............................................................................... 8
4.3. ANTENNA FOOTPRINT (as used in the evaluation board) ......................................... 9
5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 10
6. PACKAGING .................................................................................................................... 12
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1. ANTENNA DESCRIPTION
The TVNextTM is an off-the-shelf internal antenna solution specifically designed for general
handheld devices and applications operating in the FM band.
TVNextTM minimizes your product development cost and time. With its compact size and high
performance, the TVNextTM internal antenna is the optimal choice for your portable FM
application.
With its superior performance, small form factor, modularity and high isolation, the TVNextTM
antenna solution meets and exceeds all your customer requirements for an internal compact
and modular antenna.
TOP
BOTTOM
APPLICATIONS
Mobile Phones
Personal Media Player (PMP)
Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC)
Laptops
BENEFITS
Reduced Form Factor
Modularity - SMD
Superior Performance
Easy to use (pick and place)
2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Technical Features
Frequency Range
180 220 MHz
Gain Curve
See page 6
Radiation Pattern
Omnidirectional
Flatness
< 2 dB gain variation
Weight (approx.)
0.6 g
Temperature
-40 to 85º C
Impedance
50 Ω
Dimensions (L x W x H)
20.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.6 mm
Table 1 Technical Features. Measures from the evaluation board. See Figure 1.
Please contact info@fractusantennas.com if you require additional information on antenna
integration or optimization on your PCB.
10 mm
20 mm 1.6 mm
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3. ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
3.1. TVNextTM EVALUATION BOARD
The configuration used in testing the TVNextTM antenna is displayed in Figure 1.
Measure
mm
A
112.0
B
60.0
C
128.0
D
47.5
Tolerance: ±0.2mm
Material: The evaluation board is built on
laminated substrate 1.0 mm thick (2 layers).
Figure 1 EB_FR01-B3-V-0-054. TVNextTM Evaluation Board.
Matching network required:
Value
Part Number
210 nH
LQH31HNR21J032
140 nH
LQH31HNR14J032
Figure 2 Matching network implemented in the Evaluation Board.
Note: Optimal matching network values may vary depending on the antenna environment.
Please, contact info@fractusantennas.com for additional support to integrate the antenna in a
specific application.
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3.2. RADIATION PATTERNS AND GAIN
Table 2 Typical antenna Gain across VHF bandwidth.
GAIN
Note: Please notify that this antenna is designed for reception.
Radiation Pattern
Radiation Pattern
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240
Frequency [MHz]
Gain [dB]
200 MHz
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
180
240
270
310
330
120
150
0
30
60
90
210
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3.3. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
Fractus Antennas specializes in the design and manufacture of optimized antennas for wireless
applications, and with the provision of RF expertise to a wide range of clients. We offer turn-key
antenna products and antenna integration support to minimize your time requirements and
maximize return on investment throughout the product development process. We also provide
our clients with the opportunity to leverage our in-house testing and measurement facilities to
obtain accurate results quickly and efficiently.
Agilent E5071B
VSWR
&
S Parameters
Radiation
Pattern
&
Efficiency
SATIMO STARGATE 32
Anechoic chambers and full equipped in-house lab
2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
Return Loss (dB)
Freque ncy (GHz)
Left Ante nna
Right Antenna
Isolation
VSWR=2
2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
Return Loss (dB)
Freque ncy (GHz)
Left Ante nna
Right Antenna
Isolation
VSWR=2
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4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.1. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES
TOP SIDE BOTTOM
Note: all antenna pads
have (feed point and
mounting pads) have
the same dimensions.
The yellow hole located on the front of the antenna provides a visual cue to mounting the
antenna. It is located above the feed point of the antenna and is included to decrease possible
manufacturing error.
Measure
mm
Measure
mm
A
20.0 0.2
C
1.6 0.2
B
10.0 0.2
D
2.0 0.1
Figure 3 Antenna Dimensions and Tolerances.
The TVNextTM VHF antenna is compliant with the restriction of the use of hazardous substances
(RoHS).
4.2. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INK
Next figure shows the correct colors of the antenna:
Acceptable color range
Acceptable colour range
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4.3. ANTENNA FOOTPRINT (as used in the evaluation board)
This antenna footprint applies for the reference evaluation board described on page 5 of this
User Manual.
Measure
mm
A
2.0
B
5.0
C
15.0
D
16.0
E
1.9
F
0.9
G
4.1
Tolerance: ±0.2 mm
Note: all the soldering pads
(feed point and mounting pads)
on the antenna layout have the
same dimensions.
Figure 4 Antenna Footprint Details.
Other PCB form factors and configurations may require a different feeding configuration, feeding
line dimensions and clearance areas. If you require support for the integration of the antenna in
your design, please contact info@fractusantennas.com.
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5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Figure 5 shows the back and front view of the TVNextTM VHF antenna, and indicates the
location of the feeding point and the mounting pads:
Figure 5 Pads of the TVNextTM VHF chip antenna.
As a surface mount device (SMD), this antenna is compatible with industry standard soldering
processes. The basic assembly procedure for this antenna is as follows:
1. Apply a solder paste to the pads of the PCB. Place the antenna on the board.
2. Perform a reflow process according to the temperature profile detailed in Table 3, Figure 7
on page 11.
3. After soldering the antenna 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:
Figure 6 Soldering Details.
NOTE(*): Solder paste thickness after the assembly process will depend on the thickness of the
soldering stencil mask. A stencil thickness equal to or larger than 127 microns (5 mils) is
required.
1
4
3
2
Antenna
PCB
Solder Paste
Antenna
PCB
~ 0.1* mm
1 1
3
Mounting Pads (2, 3, 4): solder the antenna mounting pads to the
soldering pads on the PCB. These pads must NOT be grounded.
Feed Pad (1): align the feed point with the feeding line on the PCB.
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The TVNextTM VHF antenna should be assembled following either Sn-Pb or Pb-free assembly
processes. According to the Standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C, the temperature profile
suggested is as follows:
Phase
Profile features
Pb-Free Assembly (SnAgCu)
RAMP-UP
Avg. Ramp-up Rate (Tsmax to Tp)
3 ºC / second (max.)
PREHEAT
- Temperature Min (Tsmin)
- Temperature Max (Tsmax)
- Time (tsmin to tsmax)
150 ºC
200 ºC
60-180 seconds
REFLOW
- Temperature (TL)
- Total Time above TL (tL)
217 ºC
60-150 seconds
PEAK
- Temperature (Tp)
- Time (tp)
260 ºC
20-40 seconds
RAMP-DOWN
Rate
6 ºC/second max
Time from 25 ºC to Peak Temperature
8 minutes max
Table 3 Recommended soldering temperatures.
Next graphic shows temperature profile (grey zone) for the antenna assembly process in reflow
ovens.
Figure 7 Temperature profile.
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6. PACKAGING
The TVNext™ chip antenna is available in tape and reel packaging.
Measure
mm
W
32.0
A0
11.5
B0
22.0
K0
1.8
B1
22.0 max
D
1.6
D1
2.1 min
Wmax
32.3
E
1.5
F
14.2
K
2.1 max
P
16.5
P0
4.5
P2
2.0
Tolerance: ±0.2mm
Figure 8 Tape Dimensions.
Figure 9 Image of the tape.
Measure
mm
A max
330.0
G
32.4
t max
38.4
Tolerance: ±0.2 mm
Reel Capacity: 2000 antennas
Figure 10 Reel Dimensions and Capacity.