DATASHEET
Lucida
SR4L002 •
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Antenna for LTE applications including MIMO systems
LTE 700, GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, WCDMA2100
LTE B7 (2500-2690 MHz), LTE B40 (2300–2400 MHZ)
High performance antenna using DFI (Designed for Integration)
Small clearance area while maintaining high efficiency
Innovative design with low profile
SMD mounting
Supplied on Tape and Reel
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SR4L002-PS-3.02
Contents
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Description
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Applications
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General data
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Part number
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RF characteristics
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RF performance
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6 . 1. Return loss
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6 . 2. VSWR4
6 . 3. Efficiency
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6 . 4. Antenna pattern
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6 . 5. Optimising antenna efficiency
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Antenna dimensions
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Schematic symbol and pin definition
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Host PCB footprint
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Electrical interface
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1 0 .1. Transmission line
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1 0 .2. Matching circuit
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Antenna integration guide
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1 1 .1. Antenna placement
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1 1 .2. Host PCB layout
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1 1 .3. Host PCB clearance
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1 1 .4. Diversity
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12.
Reference board
1 2 .1. Reference board matching circuit
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Soldering
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Hazardous material regulation conformance
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Packaging
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1 5 .1. Optimal storage conditions
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1 5 .2. Tape characteristics
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1 5 .3. Reel dimensions
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1 5 .4. Box dimensions
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1 5 .5. Bag properties
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1 5 .6. Reel label information
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SR4L002-PS-3.02
Description
A compact low profile antenna for all 4G/LTE applications, including MIMO
systems. The novel design of the antenna reduces susceptibility to detuning.
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Applications
G MiFi routers
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Pico base stations
Portable devices
Telematics devices
OBDII & Automotive devices
Network devices
Wearable devices
General data
FREQUEN CY
698-824MHz
824-960MHz
1710-2170MHz
2300-2400MHz
2500-2690MHz
POLARIZA TION
Linear
OPERATING TEM PERATURE
-40°C to 140°C
E N V I RONMENTAL CO NDITION TEST
ISO16750-4 5.1.1.1/5.1.2.1/5.3.2
I MPEDANCE WITH MATCHING
50 Ω
WEIGHT
45%
>60%
>65%
MAXIMUM RETURN LOSS
-6.0dB
-6.0dB
-6.0dB
MAXIMUM VSWR
3.2:1
2.8:1
3.1:1
2300-2 4 0 0 M H Z
2500-2690MHZ
PEAK GAIN
1.6dBi
2.5dBi
AVERAGE GAIN (LINEAR)
-2.0dBi
-2.0dBi
AVERAGE EFFICIENCY
>50%
>50%
MAXIMUM RETURN LOSS
-10.0dB
-5.0dB
MAXIMUM VSWR
1.7:1
3.4:1
All data measured on Antenova’s evaluation PCB Part
No. SR4L002-EVB-1
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RF performance
6.1.
Return loss
6.2.
VSWR
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Efficiency
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6.4.
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Antenna pattern
6.4.1.
698 MHz – 824 MHz
3D pattern at 734MHz
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824 MHz – 960 MHz
3D pattern at 900MHz
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1710 MHz – 2170 MHz
3D pattern at 1930MHz
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2300 MHz – 2400 MHz
3D pattern at 2340MHz
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2500 MHz – 2690 MHz
3D pattern at 2600MHz
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6.5.
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Optimising antenna efficiency
All SMD cellular antennas require a ground plane on the host PCB for best
radiation efficiency, especially in the sub-GHz bands. On an ideal PCB
the antenna needs the ground plane length to be greater than a quarter
wavelength of the lowest frequency used. If the ground plane is less than this,
the efficiency will be reduced. E.g. to calculate the wavelength of 698MHz:
λ =
=
= 430mm
¼ λ=107mm
In practise, the optimum PCB length will be slightly greater than ¼ wavelength
+ antenna + clearance area, for Lucida that optimum PCB length is 125mm.
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Antenna dimensions
Top view
L
W
H
Length
Width
Height
35.0 ±0.1
8.5 ±0.1
3.3 ±0.1
All dimensions in (mm)
2.0
1.0
2.3
2.3
Bottom view
2.3
6.7
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5.0
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Schematic symbol and pin definition
The circuit symbol for the antenna is shown below. The antenna has 16 pins
with only 2 as functional. All other pins are for mechanical strength.
P IN
DESCRIPTION
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Feed (Transceiver port)
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Return/GND
Lucida
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12,
NC (Not used, mechanical only)
13, 14, 15, 16
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Host PCB footprint
The recommended host PCB footprint is below.
Pads 1-16 = 2.0 x 1.0 (mm)
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10.1.
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Electrical interface
Transmission line
All transmission lines should be designed to have a characteristic impedance
of 50Ω.
• The length of each transmission lines should be kept to a minimum
• All other parts of the RF system like transceivers, power amplifiers, etc,
should also be designed to have a 50 Ω impedance
A co-planar transmission line can be designed using an online transmission
line calculator tool, such as:
https://blog.antenova.com/rf-transmission-line-calculator
The PCB thickness, copper thickness and substrate dielectric constant are
entered, then the tool calculates the transmission line width and gaps on
either side of the track to give a 50 Ω impedance.
10.2.
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 should be placed close to the antenna feed to ensure it is optionally
effective in tuning the antenna.
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Antenna integration guide
We recommend the following during the design phase to maximise antenna
performance and minimize noise:
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Minimum 4 layer PCB
Route signals and power internally where possible
Flood all layers with ground
Knit ground on all layers together with plenty of vias
Follow placement guidance carefully, in addition Antenova provide technical
support to help you through all stages of your design. Register for an account
on https://ask.antenova.com/ to access technical support.
11.1.
Antenna placement
The best position for the antenna is in the corner of the short side of the PCB.
This allows the longer side of the PCB to be a ground plane, a long ground
plane improves the antenna’s efficiency. The antenna requires clearance
ideally in 5 spatial directions as shown below. Where this cannot be achieved
you should keep as many clear as possible to a minimum of 3. Please note
performance will degrade with fewer clearances.
The Antenova placement tool can be used to advise on antenna placement,
see: https://blog.antenova.com/intelligent-antenna-selection-and-placementtool-antenova
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Host PCB layout
The host PCB must be designed using the PCB footprint shown with the
correct clearances. An example of the PCB layout shows the antenna
footprint. Please note this clearance area is critical to the performance of the
antenna and must be applied through all layers of the PCB.
D=3.2mm
All dimensions in (mm)
11.3.
Host PCB clearance
The diagram below shows the antenna footprint and clearance through all
layers on the PCB. Only the antenna pads and connections to feed and GND
are present within this clearance area.
Placement of components and GND with traces adjacent to the antenna
should maintain a minimum clearance of 15mm from either side. The antenna
should therefore be placed in the corner to only have one side affected.
Lucida
11.4.
Diversity
The Lucida antenna is suitable for use in diversity antennas. To implement
a diversity antenna, follow the guidance given in the Diversity Antennas app
note. This can be downloaded from Antenova.com.
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Reference board
12.
A reference board is used for evaluating the antenna SR4L002 and it includes
a SMA female connector. (Part number: SR4L002-EVB-1)
125mm
To order a reference board
please see antenova.com
40mm
Front view
12.1.
Back view
Reference board matching circuit
D E S IGNATOR
TYPE
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
L1, L3
Inductor
15nH
Murata LQG15HN series
L2
Inductor
3.3nH
Murata LQG15HN series
C1
Capacitor
2.2pF
Murata GJM15 series
C2
NA
DNP
Not Fitted
C3
Capacitor
0.5pF
Murata GJM15 series
L1
L3
C1
C2
L2
C3
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Soldering
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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:
• For leaded soldering, the maximum temperature should not exceed 240 ºC.
• 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.
Hazardous material regulation conformance
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The antenna has been tested to conform to RoHS and REACH requirements. A
certificate of conformance is available from Antenova’s website.
Packaging
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15.1.
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
MSL LEVEL
Reels should be stored in unopened sealed
manufacturer’s plastic packaging.
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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 conditions as described in the table above.
The shelf life of the antenna is 2 years provided the factory seal on the
package has not been broken.
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15.2.
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Tape characteristics
P0
P1
P2
D0
4.00 ± 0.1
12.00 ± 0.1
2.00 ± 0.1
1.50 ± 0.1
E
F
W
1.75 ± 0.1
26.20 ± 0.15
56.00 ± 0.3
All dimensions in (mm)
QUANTITY
LEADING SPACE
TRAILING SPACE
1000 pcs / reel
30 blank antenna holders
30 blank antenna holders
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Reel dimensions
A
C
N
W1
330.0 ± 2.0
13.0 ± 0.5
100.0 ± 0.5
56 ± 0.3
All dimensions in (mm)
15.4.
Box dimensions
W I DTH (W)
BREADTH (B)
HEIGHT ( H )
350mm
355mm
70mm
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Bag properties
Reels are supplied in protective plastic packaging.
15.6.
Reel label information
Quality statements
Antenova’s products conform to REACH and RoHS legislation. For our
statements regarding these and other quality standards, please see
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Antenova reserves all rights to the contents of this document. Antenova
gives no warranties based solely on the accuracy or completeness of the
contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to the
specifications of the products described herein at any time and without
notice.
Datasheet version
3.01 released Aug 24th 2021
3.02 released Apr 21th 2022
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resources
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