IP.1621.25.4.A.02

SPECIFICATION Iridium Certified Part No. : IP.1621.25.4.A.02 Product Name : 4mm thick Iridium Patch Antenna, 1621MHz Features : 25.1mm*25.1mm*4mm ROHS Compliant : SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 1 of 13 1. Introduction This miniaturized ceramic Iridium patch antenna is based on smart XtremeGain™ technology. It is mounted via pin and double-sided adhesive and has been selected as optimal solution for the customer device environment. Iridium certifies the IP.1621.25.4.A.02 for commercial use in connection with the Iridium Communications systems. 2. Key Antenna Performance Indicators Original Patch Specification tested on 50*50mm ground plane No Parameter Specification 1 Range of Receiving Frequency 1616~1626.5Mhz Notes with 50*50mm GND 2 Center Frequency 1621MHz ±3MHz Plane 3 Bandwidth 16MHz Return Loss ≤-10dB 4 VSWR 1.5 max Center Frequency 5 Gain at Zenith +2.0dBi typ. Center Frequency 6 Gain at 10° Elevation -- Center Frequency 7 Axial Ratio 3 dB Max Center Frequency 8 Polarization RHCP 9 Impedance 50Ω 10 Frequency Temp Coefficient (Tf) 0±20ppm/°C 11 Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 12 Antenna Weight 10g -40°C to +85°C SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 2 of 13 3. Mechanical Drawing 3.1 Shape and Dimension SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 3 of 13 3.2 Layout 3.3 Mark SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 4 of 13 3.4 Evaluation Board (IPD.25A) SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 5 of 13 3.5 Test Fixture Antenna Setup and Measurements SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 6 of 13 4. Performance testing and results SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 7 of 13 4.1 Antenna Gain Chart 4.1.1 XZ Plane SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 8 of 13 4.1.2 YZ Plane SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 9 of 13 4.1.3 XZ +YZ Plane SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 10 of 13 4.2 Axial Ratio SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 11 of 13 5. Packaging SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 12 of 13 Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright ©Taoglas Ltd. SPE-11-8-017/H/SS Page 13 of 13