Product Specification A10340H-PS-1.0 Page 1
Antennas for Wireless Applications
1. Features
GSM/UMTS antenna supporting up to five frequency bands
High efficiency
Easy to Integrate
Intended for SMD mounting
Supplied in Tape and reel
Calvus support the following communication standards:
2. Description
Calvus uses a ground plane 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 five
bands, higher efficiencies are possible.
3. Applications
Femto / Pico base stations
Vehicle tracking
Machine to machine communication
Remote monitoring
Remote security
Vending machines
Calvus Penta-band SMD Antenna
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tennas for Wireless Applications
4. Part Number
Calvus: A10340H
5. General Data
Product name
Calvus
Part Number
A10340H
Frequency
824 – 960MHz
1710 – 2170 MHz
Polarization
Linear
Operating temperature
-40°C to140°C
Environmental condition test
ISO 16750-4.5.1.1.1/5.1.2.1/5.3.2
Impedance with matching
50 Ω
Weight
2.0 g
Antenna type
SMD
Dimensions
27.0 x 8.0 x 3.2 (mm)
Minimum Distance to GND
≥ 5.6mm
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6. RF Characteristics
824 – 960 MHz
1710 - 2170 MHz
Peak gain
1.70dBi
3.0dBi
Average gain (Linear)
-1.80dBi
-1.60dBi
Average efficiency
>65%
>65%
Maximum return loss
-6dB
-6dB
Maximum VSWR
3.2:1
3.0:1
All data measured on Antenova’s evaluation PCB
Part No. A10340H-EVB-1
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7. RF Performance
7.1 Return Loss
7.2 VSWR
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7.3 Antenna pattern
7.3.1 824 MHz – 960 MHz
3D pattern at 880 MHz
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7.3.2 1710 MHz – 2170 MHz
3D pattern at 1930 MHz
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8. Antenna Dimensions
Top side
Bottom Side
All Dimensions in (mm)
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9. Schematic symbol and Pin definition
The circuit symbol for the antenna is shown below. The antenna has five pins with
only two as functional. All other pins are for mechanical strength.
10. Antenna footprint
The recommended host PCB footprint is below.
4 copper pads all 1.5 x 1.5 (mm)
1 copper pad (feed) 2.5 x 1.0 (mm)
Pin
Description
1
Feed
2,3,4,5
Not used
(Mechanical only)
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11. Electrical Interface
11.1 Transmission Line
All transmission lines should be designed to have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω.
• 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 Ω
Once the material for the PCB has been chosen (PCB thickness and dielectric constant),
a coplanar 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 is 50 Ω.
11.2 Matching Circuit
The antenna requires a matching circuit that must be optimized for each product. The
matching circuit will require up to six components and the following circuit should be
designed into the host PCB. Not all components may be required but should be included
as a precaution. The matching network must be placed close to the antenna feed to
ensure it is more effective in tuning the antenna.
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12. Antenna Integration Guide
12.1 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 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 (sales@antenova.com)
for design and placement recommendations.
Two recommended configurations are shown below, but other layouts are possible.
In both the distance to the antenna from the GND plane is 5.6mm.
Recommended PCB layouts: antenna mounted straight (left) and at 45 degrees (right).
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13.0 Reference Board
The reference board has been designed for the purpose of evaluating A10340H and includes
a SMA female connector.
A10340H Evaluation Board
To order a reference board please see www.antenova.com.
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13.1 Reference Board Matching Circuit
The reference board has been designed for the purpose of evaluating A10340H and includes
an SMA female connector.
Designator
Type
Value
Description
L1
Inductor
10nH
Murata LQG15HN series
L2
Capacitor
1.8nH
Murata LQG15HN series
C2
Capacitor
1pF
Murata GJM15 series
L1
C1
L2
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14. Comparison S11
The A10340H is a direct replacement for the A10340 original part. The below is a
comparison between each on the same evaluation PCB.
14.1 Return Loss
14.2 VSWR
A10340
A10340H
A10340
A10340H
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15. Soldering
This antenna is suitable for lead free soldering.
The reflow profile should be adjusted to suit the device, 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.
16. Hazardous Material Regulation Conformance
The antenna has been tested to conform to RoHS requirements. A certificate of
conformance is available from Antenova’s website.
17. Packaging
17.1 Optimal Storage Conditions
Temperature
-10ºC to 40ºC
Humidity
Less than 75% RH
Shelf life
24 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.
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17.2 Tape Characteristics
Ko
Ao
Bo
P0
P1
P2
3.60
8.90 ± 0.1
35.60 ± 0.1
4.00 ± 0.1
12.00 ± 0.1
2.00 ± 0.1
E1
F
W
1.75 ± 0.1
26.2 ± 0.15
56.00 ± 0.3
Dimensions in mm
Notes:
1) Material: PS Black – Thickness: 0.35 ±0.05.
2) Packaging length per 22” reel: 51 Meters (1:4).
3) Component load per 13” reel: 1000pcs
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17.3 Reel Dimensions
A
C
N
W1
330.0 ± 2.0
13.5 ± 0.5
100.0 ± 0.2
44.4 ± 0.3
All dimensions in mm
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17.4 Box Dimensions
Width
(W)
Breadth
(B)
Thickness
(H)
349mm
351mm
57mm
17.5 Bag Properties
Reels are supplied in protective plastic packaging.
17.6 Reel Label Information
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Antennas for Wireless Applications
Quality statements
Antenova’s products conform to REACH and RoHS legislation. For our statements
regarding these and other quality standards, please see www.antenova.com.
Antenna design, integration and test resources
Product designers – the details contained in this datasheet will help you to complete
your embedded antenna design. Please follow our technical advice carefully to
obtain optimum antenna performance.
It is our goal that every customer will create a high performing wireless product using
Antenova’s antennas. You will find a wealth of design resources, calculators and
case studies to aid your design at our website.
Antenova’s design laboratories are equipped with the latest antenna design tools
and test chambers. We provide antenna design, test and technical integration
services to help you complete your design and obtain certifications.
If you cannot find the antenna you require in our product range, please contact us to
discuss creating a bespoke antenna to meet your requirement exactly.
Contacts
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