Evaluation Board for SDWA.01 2.4/5-7.125 GHz SMD Mount 10*4*1.5mm Antenna
The SDWA.01 SMD ceramic antenna is an embedded, high efficiency, high peak gain solution for Wi-Fi applications which require high-speed data rates and wide coverage areas. Designed for the 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 7.125GHz bands. The antenna covers the newly established Wi-Fi 6 spectrum for future proof design. It is designed to perform optimally mounted in the corner of a device PCB. Two SDWA.01 antennas can be used for MIMO applications. The antenna’s low profile, at only 1.5mm, allows for use on extremely thin devices while still maintaining excellent performance characteristics. This antenna is delivered on Tape and Reel for SMD application.
Many module manufacturers specify peak gain limits for any antennas that are to be connected to that module. Those peak gain limits are based on free-space conditions. In practice, the peak gain of an antenna tested in free space can degrade by at least 1 or 2dBi when put inside a device. So ideally you should go for a slightly higher peak gain antenna than mentioned on the module specification to compensate for this effect, giving you better performance.
Upon testing of any of our antennas with your device and a selection of appropriate layout, integration technique, or cable, Taoglas can make sure any of our antennas’ peak gain will be below the peak gain limits. Taoglas can then issue a specification and/or report for the selected antenna in your device that will clearly show it complying with the peak gain limits, so you can be assured you are meeting regulatory requirements for that module.
For example, a module manufacturer may state that the antenna must have less than 2dBi peak gain, but you don’t need to select an embedded antenna that has a peak gain of less than 2dBi in free space. This will give you a less optimized solution. It is better to go for a slightly higher free-space peak gain of 3dBi or more if available. Once that antenna gets integrated into your device, performance will degrade below this 2dBi peak gain due to the effects of GND plane, surrounding components, and device housing. If you want to be absolutely sure, contact Taoglas and we will test. Choosing a Taoglas antenna with a higher peak gain than what is specified by the module manufacturer and enlisting our help will ensure you are getting the best performance possible without exceeding the peak gain limits.
For further information, please contact your regional Taoglas customer support team.
