Iridium Patch Antenna

Description

dimensions are in mm

MPA-D254-162125 mm

Parameter Design Specifications

Frequency 1616-1626 MHz

Polarization RHCP

Total Efficiency 80%

Realized gain 2.5 dBic

Axial ratio 4 dB (typical)

Bandwidth (-1dB) 20 MHz

Beamwidth (3dB) 100° (both axis)

CP rejection 7 dB (typical)

VSWR 1.3:1

Impedance 50 Ohm

Operating temp. from -40°C to 85°C

Mechanical Specifications

Realized gain plotmeasured at 1621MHz on a 45X45 mm ground plane

Image does not reflect the actual size of the antenna

45X45 mm ground plane

Features

Applications

• Iridium frequency band• Pin connector• Compact size• Custom tuning• Custom connector options

• Vehicle & fleet tracking• Embedded applications• Handheld devices• Military & security• Asset tracking• PDAs/laptops• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• Law enforcement• LBS & M2M applications

Electrical Specifications

www.maxtena.comWIRELESS INNOVATIONS COMPANY

Maxtena Inc.7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 102Rockville, MD 208551-877-629-8362sales@maxtena.com

High-performance, very low profile antenna product designed for Iridium-based embedded applications. It is ideal for handhelds, PDAs and tracking devices. The very compact size and lightweight features make this Iridium embedded antenna one of a kind in the market and perfect for various commercial and industrial applica-tions. With a total efficiency of 80%, this antenna can operate in the most extreme and demanding applications. The interface connec-tor is a through-hole pin solution.

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