ANT-2.4-JJB-RA

ANT-2.4-JJB-xx Data Sheet by Product Description 7.0 mm (0.28") The JJB Series packs near the performance of a conventional monopole into an incredibly compact quarter-inch (7mm) diameter package. These antennas are ideal for any OEM application requiring a compact, cosmetically attractive, low-cost antenna solution. The antenna features a through-hole feedline that can attach directly to a user’s PCB. Internal or external mounting is possible. 9.0 mm (0.35") 17.6 mm (0.69") 8.6 mm (0.34") Features • • • • • • • 2.0 mm (0.08") Very low cost Ultra-compact package Easily concealed internally Good for internal or external mounting Excellent performance Omni-directional pattern Use with plastic* enclosures 1.0 mm (0.04") 14.5 mm (0.57")ANT-916-JJB-RA ANT-916-JJB-RA *Requires proximity ground plane No or ground ground plane tracesplane or traces under the antenna under the antenna No 5.5 mm (0.22") Electrical Specifications Center Frequency: 2.45GHz Recom. Freq. Range: 2390–2480MHz Wavelength: ¼-wave VSWR: ≤ 2.0 typical at center Peak Gain: RA: 3.3dBi ST: –1.5dBi Impedance: 50-ohms Connection: Direct solder Oper. Temp. Range: –40°C to +90°C 1.0 mm (0.04") Socket Socket or plated hole or plated hole 5.5 mm (0.22") Ground plane on bottom Ground plane on bottom layer for counterpoise layer for counterpoise 50-ohm 50-ohm microstrip line microstrip line Recommended Mounting Right Angle Straight No ground plane or traces under the antenna RA electrical specifications and plots measured on a 3.81 cm x 8.38 cm (1.50" x 3.30") ground plane ST electrical specifications and plots measured on a 8.89 cm x 8.89 cm (3.50" x 3.50") ground plane 1.91 mm (0.075") plated hole Ground plane on bottom layer for counterpoise Ordering Information ANT-2.4-JJB-RA (Right-Angle) ANT-2.4-JJB-ST (Straight) 50-ohm microstrip line –1– Revised 4/11/16 Counterpoise Quarter-wave or monopole antennas require an associated ground plane counterpoise for proper operation. The size and location of the ground plane relative to the antenna will affect the overall performance of the antenna in the final design. When used in conjunction with a ground plane smaller than that used to tune the antenna, the center frequency typically will shift higher in frequency and the bandwidth will decrease. The proximity of other circuit elements and packaging near the antenna will also affect the final performance. For further discussion and guidance on the importance of the ground plane counterpoise, please refer to Linx Application Note AN-00501: Understanding Antenna Specifications and Operation. VSWR Graph VSWR 3:1 1.403 1.307 Reflected Power 25% 2:1 11% 1:1 0% CENTER 2.450GHz ST CENTER 2.450GHz RA SPAN 200.000MHz What is VSWR? The Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is a measurement of how well an antenna is matched to a source impedance, typically 50-ohms. It is calculated by measuring the voltage wave that is headed toward the load versus the voltage wave that is reflected back from the load. A perfect match will have a VSWR of 1:1. The higher the first number, the worse the match, and the more inefficient the system. Since a perfect match cannot ever be obtained, some benchmark for performance needs to be set. In the case of antenna VSWR, this is usually 2:1. At this point, 88.9% of the energy sent to the antenna by the transmitter is radiated into free space and 11.1% is either reflected back into the source or lost as heat on the structure of the antenna. In the other direction, 88.9% of the energy recovered by the antenna is transferred into the receiver. As a side note, since the “:1” is always implied, many data sheets will remove it and just display the first number. How to Read a VSWR Graph VSWR is usually displayed graphically versus frequency. The lowest point on the graph is the antenna’s operational center frequency. In most cases, this will be different than the designed center frequency due to fabrication tolerances. The VSWR at that point denotes how close to 50-ohms the antenna gets. Linx specifies the recommended bandwidth as the range where the typical antenna VSWR is less than 2:1. –2– Data Sheet ANT-2.4-JJB-xx by