SPECIFICATION Part No. : FW.90.SMA.M Product Name : Flexible Whip Monopole Antenna LTE/Cellular/CDMA Antenna For 2G/3G/4G Applications 698~960MHz 1710~2690Mhz Features : IP67 Robust Inner Steel Core SMA(M) Connector RoHS FW.90 Whip Mounted on a Bracket – WM.90 FW.90 Whip Antenna FW.90 SMA(M) Connector SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 1 of 17 1. Introduction The FW.90 is a flexible cellular whip antenna with IP67 housing. It has a wide response and high peak gain. Ideal for outdoor environments which require high gain, on both lower and upper bands. It's unique characteristic is it has stable above 2dBi peak gain on all five common 2G/3G GSM/CDMA cellular bands used worldwide (when attached to a 30cm*30cm metal plate). The antenna radiates best attached to a metal plate but it can still perform without as evidenced by the table below. For a waterproof integration to a metal box a waterproof panel mount SMA connector or cable assembly can be provided. TNC and N type antenna versions also available. The FW.90 can be used with a Wall Mounting Bracket, and we have designed an L Shaped Bracket for use with the Whip Antenna, the part number for this option is WM.90. A305111. Testing of the whip antenna on the bracket, in free-space, and on a reference ground-plane has been done to show the benefit of the L-bracket. This antenna delivers wider coverage areas and more reliable connections for professional customers in the automotive, industrial industries. The whip is made up of a flexible inner steel core covered by TPU so extremely resistant to collisions and maintaining its original shape and RF performance. The whip and the connection internally to the bracket is completely IP67 waterproof. The bracket allows complete concealment of the cable for a more secure integration and cleaner installation. The cable can also be routed out of the back wall of the bracket into the interior of the mounting wall for added security against vandalism. The standard version comes with 3M extremely low loss CFD200 (0.3dB against 0.7dB for RG58) to allow for flexibility of placement. Customized frequency and gain versions can be supplied. SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 2 of 17 2. Specification CELLULAR Frequency (MHz) 698 ~ 798 824 ~ 896 880 ~ 960 1710 ~ 1880 1850 ~ 1990 1710 ~ 2170 2570 ~ 2690 3.35 2.83 3.45 Peak Gain (dBi) -0.27 2.45 Free Space -2.11 -1.30 On 30cm*30cm GND -2.75 -0.84 2.02 4.65 5.09 4.55 4.65 L - Bracket -1.11 2.53 1.80 1.81 2.23 2.22 1.80 Free Space -6.30 Average Gain (dBi) -5.33 -4.59 -1.85 -1.51 -1.73 -2.13 On 30cm*30cm GND -5.76 -4.62 -3.03 -1.73 -1.44 -1.69 -1.84 L - Bracket -5.58 -2.33 -2.44 -2.71 -3.03 -2.75 -2.88 65.41 70.84 67.30 61.58 Free Space 23.49 29.32 Efficiency (%) 35.08 On 30cm*30cm GND 26.60 34.93 50.32 67.30 71.81 67.94 65.54 L - Bracket 27.92 58.66 57.15 53.86 49.86 53.24 51.59 Return Loss (dB) <-3 <-6 <-4 <-5 <-5 <-6 <-6 Impedance 50Ω Polarization Linear Radiation Pattern Omni Input Power 2W MECHANICAL Dimensions Height 248 ± 5 mm Base Diameter 17.08 ± 0.2 mm Whip Diameter 4 ± 0.2 mm Casing ABS Connector SMA Male Weight 420g ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Range -40°C to 85°C Humidity Non-condensing 65°C 95% RH SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 3 of 17 3. Antenna Characteristics 3.1. Return Loss 3.2. Antenna Efficiency SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 4 of 17 3.3. Peak Gain 4. Antenna Radiation Pattern 4.1. Antenna Stand Alone Y Z X SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 5 of 17 XY-plane X Y X Y SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 6 of 17 X Y XZ-plane Z X SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 7 of 17 Z X Z X SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 8 of 17 4.2. Antenna with Ground plane (30X30cm) Y Z X XY-plane X Y SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 9 of 17 X Y X Y SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 10 of 17 XZ-plane Z X Z X SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 11 of 17 Z X 4.3. Antenna with L-Bracket Y Z X SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 12 of 17 XY-plane X Y X Y SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 13 of 17 X Y XZ-plane Z X SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 14 of 17 Z X Z X SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 15 of 17 5. Antenna Drawing SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 16 of 17 6. Packaging Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2014, Taoglas Ltd. SPE-11-8-142/F/SS Page 17 of 17