Specification Spec No. : FXP245 Part No. : FXP245.07.0100A Model : 450MHz ISM Band Flex Circuit Antenna Features : 75*45*0.1mm 100mm Ø1.13 Cable RoHS VERSION DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION CENTRE APPROVED A 09/21/2009 All Antenna Specifications Taiwan Ruben F. Cuadras © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com I. OVERVIEW The Taoglas FXP245 450 MHz ISM Antenna covers from 450-457 MHz used in the 450 MHz ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) Band. The antenna has been designed in a flexible material with a square form-factor and cable connection for an easy installation. The antenna works on different plastic materials and thickness. We have selected a piece of ABS with 2 mm of thickness as a baseline for testing. II. ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Frequency Range Return Loss (dB) Gain (dBi) Impedance VSWR Polarization Power Handled Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Dimensions Weight Connector Cable Standard Cable Length and color RoHS Compliant Adhesive Specification 450MHz to 457MHz -20 0 50 Ω ≤2:1 Linear 5W -40°C ~ +85°C -40°C ~ +85°C 75*45*0.1mm 1.5g MHFII (U.FL Compatible) Mini-Coax 1.13 mm 100mm, Black Yes 3M 467 © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com III. TEST SET UP Rhode & Schwartz ZVL6 Vector Network Analyzer Figure 1. Network Analyzer. © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com IV. ANTENNA PARAMETERS The next antenna parameter graphs like Return Loss, VSWR and smith chart were measured in the Agilent Rhode & Schwartz ZVL6 Vector Network Analyzer. A. Return Loss Data Figure 2. Return Loss for the FXP245 Antenna. B. VSWR Data Figure 3. VSWR for the FXP245 Antenna. © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com C. Smith Chart Data Figure 4. Smith Chart for the FXP245 Antenna. V. MECHANICAL DRAWING Figure 5. Mechanical Drawing for the FXP245 Antenna. © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com