Mitis Antenna for LTE applications Part No. SRFL026 1. flexiiANT (R) Product Specification Features 2. Antenna for 4G LTE applications including MIMO systems. LTE 700, GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, WCDMA2100, LTE B7 (2500-2690 MHz), LTE B40 (2300 - 2400 MHZ) 1.13mm diameter RF cable with IPEX MHF connector Self-adhesive mounted Quick and simple integration minimizes design cycle Available in 3 standard cable lengths Description Mitis is intended for use with 4G LTE applications. This product specification shows the performance of this antenna in all workable bands. Simplified integration with plug and play simplicity. 3. Applications Smart meters Network devices Femto / Pico base stations Telematics Remote monitoring Machine to Machine POS (Point of Sale) terminals Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 1 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 4. Part Number Mitis: SRFL026 5. General Data Product name Mitis Part Number Polarization SRFL026 698-798MHz 824-960MHz 1710-2170MHz 2300-2400MHz 2500-2690MHz Linear Operating temperature - 40C to +85C Environmental condition test ISO 16750-4 5.1.1 / 5.1.2 Impedance with matching 50 Weight < 0.5 g Antenna type FPC Self-adhesive 3M 468P Dimensions (Antenna) 110.0 x 20.0 x 0.15 (mm) Connection IPEX Frequency Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 2 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 6. RF Characteristics 698 - 798 MHz 824 - 960 MHz 1710 - 2170 MHz Peak gain 2.50dBi 2.30dBi 3.50dBi Average gain -1.50dBi -1.60dBi -1.70dBi Average efficiency >55% >65% >65% Maximum return loss -5.5dB -10.0dB -7.0dB Maximum VSWR 3.20:1 1.95:1 1.90:1 2300 - 2400 MHz 2500 - 2690 MHz Peak gain 4.00dBi 4.50dBi Average gain -170dBi -1.40dBi Average efficiency >55% >70% Maximum return loss -7.0dB -5.5dB Maximum VSWR 2.10:1 3.10:1 All data measured in a loaded condition adhered to a 1.6mm thick plastic carrier free space. An RF choke was used to prevent cable radiation. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 3 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 7. RF Performance 7.1 Return Loss 5 [dB] Atyune 0 1 -5 10 9 6 7 8 4 -10 5 2 3 -15 -20 -25 600 [MHz] 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 MARKERS: MHz dB SRFL026.S1P - S11 1: 698 -5.52 2: 798 -12.36 MHz dB 3: 824 -13.39 4: 960 -10.05 MHz dB MHz 5: 1710 -10.62 6: 2170 -7.22 7: 2500 8: 2690 dB MHz -7.19 -9.18 dB 9: 2300 10: 2400 -6.24 -5.67 7.2 VSWR 10 [] Atyune 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 10 9 3 7 6 8 4 2 2 1 600 5 3 [MHz] 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 MARKERS: MHz SRFL026.S1P - S11 1: 698 2: 798 MHz 3.25 1.63 3: 824 4: 960 MHz 1.54 1.92 5: 1710 6: 2170 MHz 1.84 2.54 MHz 7: 2500 8: 2690 2.55 2.07 9: 2300 10: 2400 2.90 3.17 Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 4 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 7.3 Antenna patterns 7.3.1 698 MHz - 798 MHz dBi 3D pattern at 745 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader (Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 5 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 7.3.2 824 MHz - 960 MHz dBi 3D pattern at 890 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader (Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 6 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 7.3.3 1710 MHz - 2170 MHz dBi 3D pattern at 1990 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader (Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 7 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 7.3.4 2300 MHz - 2400 MHz dBi 3D pattern at 2350 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader (Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 8 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 7.3.5 2500 MHz - 2690 MHz dBi 3D pattern at 2600 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader (Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 9 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 8. Antenna Dimensions 8.1 Dimensions FPC section L W T Length Width Thickness 110.0 0.2 (mm) 20.0 0.2 (mm) 0.15 (mm) nominal All dimensions in mm 8.2 Dimensions assembled L SRFL026-100 SRFL026-150 SRFL026-200 L L L 112 2.0 (mm) 162 2.0 (mm) 212 2.0 (mm) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 10 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 8.3 IPEX Connector I-PEX Material Copper Alloy Plating Ag Front Back Side 5.0 3.0 All dimensions in mm 8.4 Assembly 1.13mm o Cable I-PEX Connector FPC Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 11 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 9. Electrical Interface 9.1 Host Interface The host PCB requires the mating connector which is IPEX MHF (UFL) receptacle. The location should be close to the chip/modules pin for the RF. Any feed from this receptacle should be maintained at 50 impedance. 9.2 Transmission Line All transmission lines should be designed to have a characteristic impedance of 50. * The length of the transmission lines should be kept to a minimum * Any other parts of the RF system like transceivers, power amplifiers, etc, should also be designed to have an impedance of 50 Once the material for the PCB has been chosen (PCB thickness and dielectric constant), a coplanar transmission line can easily be designed using any of the commercial software packages for transmission line design. For the chosen PCB thickness, copper thickness and substrate dielectric constant, the program will calculate the appropriate transmission line width and gaps on either side of the feed. A DC blocking capacitor should be placed in line to protect the RF front end. 10. Mechanical Fixing The antenna uses 3M 468MP adhesive on the reverse side of the FPC. The antenna has an easy access split line to peel off to reveal the adhesive side. It is designed for a one time fix to a clean smooth surface. FPC back side Split line for easy peel Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 12 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 10.0 Antenna Integration Guide 10.1 Placement For placing the FPC antenna within a device, the host PCB size is not a factor like with PCB mounted antennas. However placement still needs to follow some basic rules, as any antenna is sensitive to its environment. Using six spatial directions shown below as a guide. The antenna FPC section should try to maintain a minimum of three directions free from obstructions to be able to operate effectively. The other directions will have obstacles in their paths, these directions still require a minimum clearance. These minimum clearances are further defined in this section. The plastic case is not included in this, only metal objects/components that will obstruct or come in close proximity to the antenna. Six spatial directions relative to FPC Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 13 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 10.2 Orientation of FPC The orientation of the FPC with respect to the host PCB should be defined depending on the unit. The proximity of the GND will have an influence on the antenna so the PCB location relative to the antenna should be considered. The FPC will normally be placed in one of the three following options for orientation. In each option a distance (d) is the critical dimension to consider. Below shows the minimum value of (d) for each. Other obstructions may increase this dimension. 1) Vertical mounted FPC Cable +Connector d 3mm PCB 1) Co-planar to PCB d 15mm 2) Planar to PCB (Same plane) d 3mm Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 14 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 11. Hazardous Material Regulation Conformance The antenna has been tested to conform to RoHS requirements. A certificate of conformance is available from Antenova M2M's website. 12. Packaging The antennas are stored in individual plastic (PE) bags. Then stored within a second bag of 10pcs. Single antenna per bag 10 units per second bag (Labelled) 12.1 Optimal Storage Conditions Temperature -10C to 40C Humidity Less than 75% RH Shelf life 18 Months Storage place Away from corrosive gas and direct sunlight Antennas should be stored in unopened sealed manufacturer's plastic packaging. Packaging The shelf life of the antenna is 18 months, provided the bag of 10 pieces remains factory sealed. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 15 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 12.2 Label Information Antenova Limited Antenova Asia Ltd 4F, No 324, Sec 1, Nei-Hu Road Nei-Hu District, Taipei 11493, Taiwan, ROC 60.00mm info@antenova-m2m.com / www.antenova-m2m.com Description: Mitis Part number: SRFL026 Quantity: 10 Date Code: YYWW Manufacturer's code number: flexiiANT (R) 90.00m m Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 Page 16 Mitis Part No. SRFL026 www.antenova-m2m.com Corporate Headquarters North America Headquarters Asia Headquarters Antenova Limited nd 2 Floor Titan Court 3 Bishop Square Hatfield AL10 9NA UK Antenova Limited 100 Brush Creek Road, Suite 103 Santa Rosa California 95404 USA Antenova Asia Limited 4F, No. 324, Sec. 1, Nei-Hu Road Nei-Hu District Taipei 11493 Taiwan, ROC Tel: +1 707 890 5202 Email: sales@antenova-m2m.com Tel: +886 (0) 2 8797 8630 Fax: +886 (0) 2 8797 6890 Email: sales@antenova-m2m.com Tel: +44 1223 810600 Email: sales@antenova-m2m.com Copyright(R) Antenova Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Antenova (R), Antenova M2M (R), gigaNOVA (R), the Antenova product family names, and the Antenova and Antenova M2M logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Antenova Ltd. Any other names and/or trademarks belong to their respective companies. The materials provided herein are believed to be reliable and correct at the time of printing. Antenova does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics or other items contained within this information. Antenova further assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, and all such information shall be entirely at the user's risk. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification Mitis-SRFL026-PS-1.2 released May 2016 revised June 2017 Page 17