Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
Calvus Penta-band SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340 gigaNOVA® Product Specification
1 Features
GSM/UMTS antenna supporting up to 5 frequency bands
High efficiency
Easy to integrate
Intended for SMD mounting
Supplied in tape on reel
Calvus supports the following communication standards:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
CDMA2000
1xRTT/EV-DO/EV-DV
UMTS
WCDMA/HSPA
GSM850
(E)GSM900
GSM1800 (DCS)
GSM1900 (PCS)
Band Classes:
1,2,3,4,6,8,9,12,14,15
Bands I – VI
Bands VIII – X
2 Description
Calvus uses a ground plane in order to radiate efficiently, but the ground plane must not be
present underneath the antenna itself.
The antenna uses a matching circuit to achieve optimized results for the specific frequency
bands that are required. This product specification shows the performance of the antenna
when optimized to cover a typical penta-band reception: GSM850/900/1800/1900 and
WCDMA. If the antenna is used for fewer than 5 bands, higher efficiencies are possible.
3 Applications
Femto / Pico base stations
Vehicle tracking
Machine to machine communication
Remote monitoring
Remote security
Vending machines
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
4 Part numbers A10340
150
5 General data
6 Electrical characteristics
Typical performance
Conditions
Peak gain
1.7 dBi @ 862 MHz
3.0 dBi @ 1848 MHz
All data measured on Antenova’s reference board,
part number A10340-U1
Data given for the 824MHz-960MHz and 1710MHz-
2170MHz frequency ranges
Average gain
-1.8 dBi
824 - 960 MHz
-1.6 dBi
1710-2170 MHz
Average efficiency
824-960 MHz
1710-2170 MHz
66%
69%
Maximum Return Loss
-6dB
Maximum VSWR
3:1
Product name
Calvus GSM SMD
Part Numbers:
A10340
Frequency (typical)
824MHz-960MHz
1710MHz -2170MHz
Polarization
Linear
Operating temperature
-40 ºC to +140 ºC
Environmental condition test
ISO16750-4 5.1.1.1/5.1.2.1/5.3.2
Impedance with matching
50
Weight
<2g
Antenna type
SMD
Dimensions:
27 x 8 x 3.2 [mm]
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
7 Electrical performance
7-1 Return Loss
7-2 VSWR
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
[MHz]
mtool5
MARKERS: MHz MHz
Ca lvus.s1p
1: 824 1.90 3: 1710 1.86
2: 960 2.63 4: 2170 1.98
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
1
2
3
4
[MHz]
[dB] mtool5
MARKERS: MHz dB MHz dB
Ca lvus.s1p
1: 824 -10.14 3: 1710 -10.47
2: 960 -6.97 4: 2170 -9.66
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
7-3 Antenna patterns 824-960 MHz
Patterns show combined polarisations measured on reference
board A10340-U1. 3D Pattern measured at 892MHz
XY plane
ZY plane
XZ plane
X
Y
Z
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
0°
90°
180°
270°
Radial Scale: dBi
E8058
Plane XZ
Pol. Total
820
890
960
180º
90º
270º
0º
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
0°
90°
180°
270°
Radial Scale: dBi
E8058
Plane YZ
Pol. Total
820
890
960
180º
90º
270º
0º
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
0°
90°
180°
270°
Radial Scale: dBi
E8058
Plane XY
Pol. Total
820
890
960
180º
90º
270º
0º
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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7-4 Antenna patterns 1710 – 2170 MHz
Patterns show combined polarisations measured on reference
board A10340-U1. 3D Pattern measured at 1894MHz
XY plane
ZY plane
XZ plane
X
Y
Z
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
0°
90°
180°
270°
Radial Scale: dBi
E8060
Plane XY
Pol. Total
1710
1940
2170
180º
90º
270º
0º
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
0°
90°
180°
270°
Radial Scale: dBi
E8060
Plane XZ
Pol. Total
1710
1940
2170
180º
90º
270º
0º
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
0°
90°
180°
270°
Radial Scale: dBi
E8060
Plane YZ
Pol. Total
1710
1940
2170
180º
90º
270º
0º
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
8 Antenna efficiency
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
824 880 894 960 1710 1850 1880 1920 1990 2170
Frequency [MHz]
Free Space Terminal Efficiency [%]
GSM850
GSM900
DCS1800
PCS1900
UMTS2100
Average 66%
Average 64%
Average 73%
Average 71%
Average 64%
9 Antenna dimensions
L
W
H
E
N
T
G
R
M
V
O
K
P
Length
Width
Height
27
+/-0.2
7.92
+/-0.2
3.2
+/-0.15
6.22
+/-0.15
1.5
+/-0.15
0.2
+/-0.15
1.5
+/-0.15
12.76
+/-0.15
25.76
+/- 0.15
0.25
+/-0.15
2.5
+/-0.15
2.7
+/-0.15
1
+/-0.15
Dimensions in mm
Calvus efficiency in free space
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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10 Antenna footprint
.
Calvus GSM (Part No: A10340)
CAD files of the antenna footprint are available to download from www.antenova-m2m.com.
Dimensions in mm
11 Electrical interface
11-1 Transmission lines
The antenna should be connected using an RF transmission line.
All transmission lines should be designed to have a characteristic impedance of 50
The length of the transmission lines should be kept to a minimum
Any other parts of the RF system like transceivers, power amplifiers, etc, should also be
designed to have an impedance of 50
I
S
K
J
M
O
L
V
C
P
Feed
1.0
+/-0.1
2.5
+/-0.1
27.02
+/-0.1
1.46
+/-0.1
6.74
+/-0.1
9.25
+/-0.1
12.75
+/-0.1
11.06
+/- 0.1
2.7
+/-0.1
1.5
+/-0.1
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Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
Once the material for the PCB has been chosen (PCB thickness and dielectric constant), a co-
planar transmission line can easily be designed using any of the commercial software
packages for transmission line design. For the chosen PCB thickness, copper thickness and
substrate dielectric constant, the program will calculate the appropriate transmission line width
and gaps on either side of the track so the characteristic impedance of the co-planar
transmission line is 50.
11-2 Matching circuit
The antenna requires a matching circuit that must be optimized for each customer’s product.
The matching circuit will require up to three components depending on the impedance of the
antenna when situated in the device, and pads have been designed for 0603 components for
best results. In addition to the matching circuit, a separate DC blocking capacitor will also be
required between the radio and the antenna matching circuit.
The following pad layout should be designed into the device so the correct circuit can be
installed:
Note: The component values for the matching circuit will vary depending on the size of the
PCB and surrounding components. The impedance of the antenna should be measured before
selecting suitable matching components. Antenova M2M offers a matching service on request.
Contact sales@antenova-m2m.com for further information.
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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11-3 Antenna placement
Calvus should be fitted to the device so that power from the antenna can radiate into free
space. Antenova recommends fitting the antenna close to the corner of the PCB with few
components or metal objects nearby. Ground can be placed at the side of the antenna closest
to the feed, and it is recommended that any ground either side of the antenna should be at least
15mm away. The area directly above and below should be free from components or conducting
objects.
Antenova M2M offers a full range of development support to ensure efficient implementation of
the antenna into the specific design. To overcome RF design issues, matching circuits,
transmission lines, layout and other components, please contact Antenova M2M
(sales@antenova-m2m.com) for design and placement recommendations.
Two recommended configurations are shown below, but other layouts are possible.
Recommended PCB layouts: antenna mounted straight (left) and at 45 degrees (right).
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
11-4 Reference board
The reference board has been designed for evaluation purposes of Calvus GSM antenna and it
includes a SMA female connector. The reference board is available with Calvus tuned to cover
5 bands: GSM850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA, Part number: A10340-U1
.
Dimensions in mm
To order a reference board contact sales@antenova-m2m.com
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Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
12 Soldering
This antenna is suitable for lead free soldering.
The reflow profile should be adjusted to suit the PCBA, oven and solder paste, while
observing the following conditions:
- The maximum temperature should not exceed 240 ºC
- However for lead free soldering, a maximum temperature of 255 ºC for no more than
20 seconds is permitted.
- The antenna should not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 120 ºC more than 3
times during the soldering process.
13 Hazardous material regulation conformance
Calvus has been designed to be free of halogen flame retardants and is manufactured
using halogen-free material. However, traces of halogens may be present in the final
product if they are included in other processes taking place in the manufacturing plant.
The antenna has been tested to conform to RoHS requirements. A certificate of
conformance is available from Antenova M2M’s website.
14 Packaging
14-1 Optimal storage conditions for packaged reels
Temperature
-10ºC to 40ºC
Humidity
Less than 75% RH
Shelf Life
18 Months
Storage place
Away from corrosive gas and direct sunlight
Packaging
Reels should be stored in unopened sealed
manufacturer’s plastic packaging.
Note: Storage of open reels of antennas is not recommended due to possible oxidization of pads
on antennas. If short term storage is necessary, then it is highly recommended that the bag
containing the antenna reel is re-sealed and stored in like storage conditions as in above table.
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
14-2 Tape characteristics Calvus
W
F
E1
P0
P1
P2
A0
B0
K0
SO
T
D0
44 +/- 0.2
20.2
+/- 0.1
1.75 +/-
0.1
4 +/- 0.1
12 +/- 0.1
2 +/- 0.1
8.4 +/- 0.1
27.3
+/- 0.1
3.5 +/- 0.1
40.4
+/- 0.1
0.35
+/- 0.1
Min
1.5+/-0.1
Dimensions in mm
Quantity
Leading Space
Trailing Space
1000 pcs / reel
50 blank antenna
holders
50 blank antenna
holders
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
14-3 Reel dimensions
14-4 Box dimensions
14-5 Bag properties
Reels are supplied in protective plastic packaging
14-6 Box label information
Calvus
Width
Reel Diameter
Hub
Diameter
Shaft Diameter
48 mm
330 +/- 2.0 mm
80 mm
13 +/- 0.5 mm
Width
W
Breadth
B
Thickness
H
355 mm
340 mm
58 mm
Calvus GSM SMD Antenna
Part No. A10340
Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications
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Product Specification Calvus-A10340-PS-8
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