ALL mXTEND TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) ALL mXTENDTM (FR01-S4-220) - 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. ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component Fractus Antennas is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. All our antennas are lead-free and RoHS compliant. FR01-S4-220 ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 1 ALL mXTEND TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) INDEX OF CHAPTERS 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-220 .......................................................................... 4 2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz) ................................ 5 3. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ........................................................... 10 4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-220.......................................................... 11 5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 13 6. PACKAGING .................................................................................................................... 15 Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 2 ALL mXTEND TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-220 .......................................................................... 4 2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz) ................................ 5 2.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ..................................................................................... 5 2.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960 MHz and 1710-2690 MHz) ...................... 5 3. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ........................................................... 10 4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-220.......................................................... 11 4.1. DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES, AND RoHS ............................................................. 11 4.2. COLOR RANGE FOR THE INK ................................................................................ 11 4.3. RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT FOR THE FR01-S4-220 ......................................... 12 5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 13 6. PACKAGING .................................................................................................................... 15 Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 3 ALL mXTEND 1. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-220 The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna 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 ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component 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 ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component 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. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement N 674491 Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 4 ALL mXTEND 2. 2.1. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Technical features 698 - 960 MHz 1710 - 2690 MHz Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) > 55 % 2.3 dBi > 75 % 3.1 dBi < 3:1 Omnidirectional Linear 1.23 g. -40 to + 85 C 50 24.0 mm x 12.0 mm x 2.0 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 (698-960 MHz and 1710-2690 MHz) This Evaluation Board (part number: EB_FR01-S4-220-1B-2R-1P) integrates one ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component to provide operation in two frequency regions, from 698 MHz to 960 MHz and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. A UFL cable connects this single input/output port to the SMA connector. Measure A B C D E F mm 142 130 60 15 45 12 Tolerance: 0.2 mm Figure 1 - EB_FR01-S4-220-1B-2R-1P. Evaluation Board 1 port providing operation in 2 frequency ranges, 698 - 960MHz and 1710 - 2690MHz. Material: The Evaluation Boards are built on FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm. Clearance Area: 45 mm x 12 mm This product and its use are protected by at least one or more of the following patents and patent applications PAT. US 9,130,259 B2; PAT. US 8,237,615 B2; and other domestic and international patents pending. Additional information about patents related to this product is available at www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/. Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 5 ALL mXTEND 2.2.1. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) 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 ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system (batteries, displays, covers, etc.). Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and different components nearby the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended (Murata components). 698 MHz - 960 MHz and 1710 MHz - 2690 MHz Value 4.7 nH 12 nH 1.2 pF 1.1 pF 9.1 nH 2.0 pF 2.2 nH Part Number LQW15AN4N7B80 LQW15AN12NG00 GJM1555C1H1R2WB01 GJM1555C1H1R1WB01 LQW15AN9N1G00 GJM1555C1H2R0WB01 LQW15AN2N2B80 Figure 2 - Matching network implemented in the Evaluation Board 1 port (Figure 1). This matching network applies to this Evaluation Board. Other configurations would require a matching network adjustment. Please contact info@fractusantennas.com for more information related to the matching service for a chip antenna component. Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 6 ALL mXTEND 2.2.2. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) VSWR AND TOTAL EFFICIENCY VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 3 - VSWR and Total Efficiency for the 698 - 960 MHz frequency range and for the 1710 - 2690 MHz frequency range (from the Evaluation Board) (Figure 1). Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 7 ALL mXTEND 2.2.3. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) RADIATION PATTERNS (698-960 MHz), GAIN AND EFFICIENCY Measurement System Set-Up Evaluation Board in Plane XY = 90 Plane XY at 750 MHz and 890 MHz = 0 Plane XZ at 750 MHz and 890 MHz = 90 Plane YZ at 750 MHz and 890 MHz Gain Peak Gain 2.3 dBi Average Gain across the band 0.8 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency -0.8 <-> 2.3 dBi Peak Efficiency 71.1 % Average Efficiency across the band 60.7 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 40.2 - 71.1 % Table 2 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency from the Evaluation Board (Figure 1) within the 698 - 960 MHz frequency range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 8 ALL mXTEND 2.2.4. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) 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 3.1 dBi Average Gain across the band 2.5 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) Efficiency 1.6 <-> 3.1 dBi Peak Efficiency 90.3 % Average Efficiency across the band 82.1 % Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 71.6 - 90.3 % Table 3 - Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board (Figure 1) within the 1710 - 2690 MHz frequency range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 9 ALL mXTEND 3. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) 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 February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 10 ALL mXTEND 4. 4.1. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-220 DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES, AND RoHS TOP SIDE Dimension mm A 24.0 0.15 + 0.2 C (height) 2.0 - 0.1 E 0.5 0.05 G 1.5 0.05 Figure 4 - ALL mXTEND TM BOTTOM Dimension B mm 12.0 0.15 D 3.0 0.05 F 4.0 0.05 chip antenna component dimensions and tolerances. The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 is compliant with the restriction of the use of hazardous substances (RoHS). For more information, please contact info@fractusantennas.com. 4.2. COLOR RANGE FOR THE INK Next figure shows the range of the colors in the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component: Acceptable color range Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 11 ALL mXTEND 4.3. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT FOR THE FR01-S4-220 Assuming that the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 is placed in the clearance area of the PCB, see below the recommended footprint dimensions. Measure A B C D mm 18.0 4.0 3.1 3.1 Tolerance: 0.05mm Figure 5 - Footprint dimensions for the single chip antenna component. For additional support in the integration process, please contact info@fractusantennas.com. Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 12 ALL mXTEND 5. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) ASSEMBLY PROCESS Figure 6 shows the back and front views of the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01S4-220. Due to the product configuration, the feeding pad can only be the pad 1. TM Mounting Pads (2, 3, 4): solder the ALL mXTEND chip antenna component mounting pads to the soldering pad on the PCB. These pads must NOT be grounded. 2 3 1 4 Feed Pad (1): The location of the 4 pads is fully symmetrical. Align the feed pad with the feeding line on the PCB. See section 4.3. Figure 6 - Pads of the ALL mXTEND TM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220. As a surface mount device (SMD), the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component is compatible with industry standard soldering processes. The basic assembly procedure for the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component is as follows: 1. Apply a solder paste on the pads of the PCB. Place the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component on the board. 2. Perform a reflow process according to the temperature profile detailed in Table 4, Figure 8. 3. After soldering the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component 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: ALL mXTEND ALL mXTEND TM TM chip antenna component chip antenna component Solder Paste ~ 0.1* mm PCB PCB Figure 7 - Soldering Details. 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 February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 13 ALL mXTEND TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 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 4 - Recommended soldering temperatures. Next graphic shows temperature profile (grey zone) for the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component assembly process reflow ovens. Figure 8 - Temperature profile. Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 14 ALL mXTEND 6. TM USER MANUAL (FR01-S4-220) PACKAGING The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 is delivered in tape and reel packaging. D0 T P2 P0 Measure mm Ao 12.3 0.1 Bo 24.3 0.1 Ko 2.5 0.1 W 44.0 0.3 D0 1.55 0.05 P1 16.0 0.1 P0 4.0 0.1 P2 2.0 0.1 E 1.75 0.1 F 20.2 0.1 S 40.4 0.3 T 0.3 0.05 E F B0 S K0 P1 W A0 Figure 9 - Tape dimensions and Tolerances. Measure A G tMAX mm 330 1.0 17.5 0.2 21.5 0.2 Reel Capacity: 1500 pcs Figure 10 - Reel Dimensions and Capacity. Figure 11 - Image of the reel. Last updated on February 2018 (c) 2018 FRACTUS ANTENNAS, S.L. - 15