SPECIFICATION Part No. : PC29.07.0100A Product Name : TheStripe™ Penta-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 & UMTS/WCDMA(3G) 2100 MHz 80mm*30mm PCB Antenna Features : 100mm long, 1.13 mm diameter Miniature Co-axial Cable IPEX MHF I (U.FL) connector Average Efficiency 62% Tested in Freespace ROHS Compliant Photo : REVISION STATUS Version Date Page Revision Description Prepared Approved 01 Jan 03rd 2007 All New format TW Product Centre Ronan Quinlan SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 1 of 13 1.0Introduction This high performance, low profile, PCB antenna is based on smart TheStripe™ antenna technology. It consists of a PCB antenna and mini coaxial cable. The product is a high gain Penta-band 850/900/1800/1900/2100 antenna suitable for worldwide GSM, UMTS and WCDMA applications. It’s high efficiency (62% average) makes it an ideal choice to pass telecom operator’s testing approvals. The product should be tested in freespace conditions connected to the client’s cellular device. Further optimization can be done upon receipt of the client’s device at a local Taoglas facility. 2.0 Key Antenna Performance Indicators Taoglas PC29.07.0100A 3.1 Communication System AMPS GSM DCS PCS UMTS/WCDMA 3.2 Frequency Band 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 3.3 VSWR 1.58 1.78 1.51 1.38 1.37 3.4 Return Loss -12.96 -11.00 -13.79 -15.81 -16.11 3.5 Efficiency 56.84 % 72.98 % 63.52 % 55.79 % 63.25 % 3.6 Peak Gain 0.01 dBi 1.2 dBi 2.66 dBi 1.25 dBi 1.43 dBi 3.7 Average Gain -2.45 dB - 1.37 dB - 1.97 dB -2.53 dB -1.99 dB 3.8 Impedance 3.9 Radiation Pattern 3.10 Polarization SPE-11-8-066/A 50 Ohm Omni-directional Horizontal 05-August-11 Page 2 of 13 3.0 Mechanical Specifications 3.1 Dimensions and Drawing 3.2 Cable and Connector RF Coaxial Cable ψ1.13 ± 0.1mm 3.2.1 RF Cable L = 100 mm Gray Colour 3.2.1 RF Connector SPE-11-8-066/A Ipex MHF I (Hirose U.FL compatible) 05-August-11 Page 3 of 13 4.0 Antenna Placement Antenna designed to for testing when connected outside the client’s device and placed in freespace conditions, for example on plastic foam block. Final product can use pre-applied double sided adhesive tape, slot or screwmount SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 4 of 13 5.0 Antenna Electrical Characteristics 5.1 SPE-11-8-066/A Return Loss 05-August-11 Page 5 of 13 6.0 Environmental Conditions and Reliability 6.1 Environmental Conditions 2.1.1 Operation Temperature -40°C to + 85°C 2.1.2 Storage Temperature -40°C to + 95°C 2.1.3 Relative Humidity 40% to 95% 6.2 Reliability Test Items Procedure Requirement Starting at -40 for 30minutes and then cycled to +85 1. Thermal Shock The value of return loss must be within to remain 30minutes (a complete cycle). product specifications after this test. To repeat 5 complete cycles. 2. No physical deformation should be evident. (Refer to IEC 68-2-14 Method Na) Storage Samples must be put into -30°C chamber for 72 Temperature hours and samples shall be powered during test. (Cold) (Refer to IEC 68-2-1 Method Aa) Storage Samples must be put into +75°C chamber for 72 Temperature hours and samples shall be powered during test. (Dry Heat) (Refer to IEC 68-2-1 Method Ba) Operating Samples must be put into -20°C chamber for 2 Temperature hours and samples shall be powered during test. (Cold) 1. The value of return loss must be within product specifications after this test. 2. No physical deformation should be evident. 1. The value of return loss must be within product specifications after this test. 2. No physical deformation should be evident. 1. The value of return loss must met specification during test/after test (Refer to IEC 68-2-1 Method Aa) 2. No mechanical defects after test. Operating Samples must be put into +65°C chamber for 72 1. The value of return loss must met specification Temperature hours and samples shall be powered during test. (Dry Heat) SPE-11-8-066/A (Refer to IEC 68-2-1 Method Ba) 05-August-11 during test/after test 2. no mechanical defects after test. Page 6 of 13 7.0 Antenna Test Procedures and Setup 7.1 Test Procedure for VSWR/Return Loss 7.1.1 7.1.2 STEP 1 Route Cable in Correct Position STEP 2 Connect Antenna to Module Connect feed-line to network analyze 7.1.3 7.1.4 7.2 STEP 3 - Assemble Antenna in Correct Position STEP 4 - Assemble Housing 3D Radiation Pattern Testing 7.2.1 SPE-11-8-066/A Test Setup Diagram 05-August-11 Page 7 of 13 7.2.2 3D Radiation Patterns 850 MHz SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 8 of 13 900 MHz SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 9 of 13 1800 MHz SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 10 of 13 1900 MHz SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 11 of 13 2100 MHz SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 12 of 13 7.2.3 3D CHAMBER TESTING – TABULAR RESULTS PC-2904-09 SPE-11-8-066/A 05-August-11 Page 13 of 13