Quectel has unveiled six new antennas designed to provide connectivity performance for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The new antennas cover various use cases, ranging from 5G to non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) bringing new capabilities to customers.
“Internet of Things applications increasingly demand high-performance antennas that meet their specific needs whether that’s for competitive cost, access to specific network technologies in particular frequency bands or for robust, safe characteristics such as IP ratings and RoHS and REACH compliance,” said Norbert Muhrer, president and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “The expanded Quectel antenna range is sure to meet the needs of your device and deployment and is backed by our design support and deployment experience, alongside, of course, our widely deployed and comprehensive range of modules.”
1. Quectel YC0001CA: Optimized for 4G IoT
The Quectel YC0001CA is a 4G surface-mount design (SMD) antenna that is optimised for LTE, LTE-M, and Narrow Band-IoT (NB-IoT) networks. The low-profile antenna operates in the 700-960MHz and 1710-2700MHz and is Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) compliant for use in sensitive environments.
In addition, the antenna can be supplied on tape and reel for high-volume applications and is compatible with all of Quectel’s 4G, 3G, 2G, and LPWA (low-power wide-area) IoT modules.
2. Quectel YC0018CA: High-Performance 5G Antenna
The Quectel YC0018CA is a 5G SMD antenna that covers 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6GHz frequency bands. Depending on the ground plane, the antenna is designed to be mounted directly to the printed circuit board (PCB) using a conventional PCB reflow process. The antenna operates between -40 °C to +85 °C and weighs 15g.
The antenna can be tuned specifically for the final device environment with a simple, PI matching circuit and, when used with other 5G antennas, it can achieve multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) performance. Also available on tape and reel, the antenna can also be supplied with the YC0018CAEVB evaluation board.
3. Quectel YECN028AA: Versatile 5G or NTN External Antenna
The Quectel YECN028AA is a 5G or NTN external antenna that supports the 410-470MHz, 617-960MHz, and 1425-6000MHz frequency bands. The antenna is IP66, RoHS, and REACH compliant so it has wide applicability to use cases in sensitive environments. Featuring high efficiency and gain, the antenna offers omni-directional high-speed data transmission and can be used in a wide range of wireless devices such as access points, outdoor equipment, real-time monitoring devices, and many others.
4. Quectel YEMX223J1A: 5G x 2 Combo Antenna
The Quectel YEMX223J1A is a 5G x 2 combo antenna that is IP67, RoHS, and REACH compliant. The combo antenna supports the 410-470MHz, 617-960MHz, 1420-1520MHz, 1710-2690MHz, 3300-3800MHz and 4000-6000MHz frequency bands. The ultra-wideband antenna box is also backward compatible supporting 2G and 3G networks, as well as Cat-M and NB-IoT.
Designed for ease of integration with connection via two cable lengths from 450-5000mm, the pole, wall suction mount omni-directional antenna offers ease of installation and durability with its IP67 and IP69K compliant enclosure.
5. Quectel YEMX425J1A: 5G x 4 Combo Antenna
The Quectel YEMX425J1A is a 5G x 4 combo antenna. The combo antenna supports the 410-470MHz, 617-2690 MHZ, and 3300-6000MHz frequency bands and is both RoHS and REACH compliant. Offering backward compatibility with 2G, 3G, Cat-M, and NB-IoT, the antenna is, in common with the YEMX223J1A, compatible with Quectel’s RM520x Series of IoT modules. In addition, durability is assured thanks to the combo antenna’s IP67 and IP69K ASA enclosure.
6. Quectel YSIS001AA: Metal Spring Antenna for Multiple Bands
The Quectel YSIS001AA, metal spring antenna operates in the 412-427MHz band, the 433-435 MHz band, and the 450-470MHz band which is compatible with LTE B31 plus EU433 applications. The RoHS and REACH-compliant antenna is mounted to the host device PCB (printed circuit board) using the conventional SMD (surface mount device) reflow process, offering high efficiency.
In common with all Quectel antennas, these new additions to the range gain Quectel’s comprehensive antenna design support, including simulation, testing, and manufacturing for custom antenna solutions to meet customers’ specific application needs.
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