AANI-NI-0014

## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

## **AANI-NI-0014** bs 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Features** 

## **Applications** 

- Low cost 

- Low profile antenna integrated along PCB edge 

- Robust performance even when employed in solutions requiring “potting/coating/over-mold” 

- Based on Technology Patented by Abracon 

- Highly efficient 

- Wide Coverage: 6.24 – 8.74 GHz 

- Low Return Loss: < -7.4 dB 

- Applications utilizing UWB Channels 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 (6.24 - 8.74 GHz) 

- Wireless Remote Control 

- Real-Time Location 

- Digital Keys 

- Hands-Free Payment 

- Indoor Navigation 

- Object Detection 

## **Product Image** 

The Stamped Metal Niche antenna is implemented on an evaluation board in the image below. 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

## **AANI-NI-0014** ee 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Electrical Specification** 

|**Parameter**|**Specification**|**Specification**|**Specification**|**Specification**||**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|UWB Channel|5|6|8|9|10|-|
|OperatingFrequency|6240 - 6739|6739 - 7238|7238 – 7738|7738 - 8237|8237 - 8736|MHz|
|Return Loss|˂ -8.9|˂ -7.5|˂ -7.4|˂ -7.7|˂ - 9.1|dB|
|Polarization|Linear|||||-|
|Peak Gain|2.8|3.4|2.2|2.5|2.8*|dBi|
|Efficiency|> -1.9(65)|> -2.0(63)|> -2.1(62)|> -2.6(55)|> -2.3(59)*|dB(%)|
|Impedance|50|||||Ω|



_Note: All measurements were conducted on the evaluation board in free space. Performance will vary depending on the ground plane, application, and environment._ 

*Channel 10 radiation measurements (efficiency/gain) are limited up to 8500 MHz. 

## **Mechanical Specification** 

|**Parameter**|**Specification**|
|---|---|
|Antenna Dimension|5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm|
|Evaluation board Dimension|15 x 20 mm|
|MountingType|Surface Mount|



## **Product Dimensions** 

The Stamped Metal Niche antenna is 5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm in size, see dimensions in millimeters below. Drawing is shown by first angle projection. 

_Unit: mm_ 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

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## **Antenna Footprint** 

The dimensions of the copper cutout and solder pad positions are shown in the image below. The antenna and the footprint are symmetrical. This means that the antenna feed can originate from either side. 

For a detailed antenna footprint, visit Abracon’s website. 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

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## **Measurement Setup** 

The antenna measurements were all done in free space, with the Stamped Metal Niche antenna implemented on its evaluation board that has a PCB size of 15 by 20 (X by Y) mm. 

## **Reflection Characteristics – Return Loss** 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

## **AANI-NI-0014** 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Radiation Characteristics – Total Efficiency** 

## **Radiation Characteristics – Maximum Gain** 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

## **AANI-NI-0014** Bt 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Radiation Characteristics – 2D Pattern @ 6250 MHz** 

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_VP: Vertical Polarization HP: Horizontal Polarization_ 

_Unit: dBi_ 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

## **AANI-NI-0014** Bt 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Radiation Characteristics – 2D Pattern @ 6750 MHz** 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

## **AANI-NI-0014** Bt 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Radiation Characteristics – 2D Pattern @ 8250 MHz** 

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_VP: Vertical Polarization HP: Horizontal Polarization_ 

_Unit: dBi_ 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

**AANI-NI-0014** a 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Radiation Characteristics – 3D Pattern** 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

**AANI-NI-0014 5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm** Request Samples Check Inventory **RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** BS | **Evaluation Board Outline & Matching Circuit g Circuit  Circuit** The evaluation board is developed to showcase the performance of the Stamped Metal Niche antenna on a typical PCB and to simplify antenna testing and evaluation. It has a size of 15 x 20 mm and includes an SMA connector. The performance will vary with different PCB sizes. Abracon can offer support to optimize the antenna for specific applications. 

**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

## **Evaluation Board Outline & Matching Circuit g Circuit  Circuit** 

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The evaluation board has a matching circuit implemented next to the antenna to enable optimization possibilities for the user. The C1-C4 component footprints are sized for 0201 (0503 metric) SMD components. The C5-C9 component footprints are sized for 0402 (1005 metric) SMD components. 

The standard tuning for the evaluation board is the following (can be replaced by equivalent): 

C1, C2 = 0.1 pF (GRM0335C1HR10WA01) C3, C4 = 0.4 pF (GJM0335C1HR40WB01) 

C5, C7, C9 = Not Mounted 

C6, C8 = Zero Ohm (KOA Speer RK73Z1ETTP) 

However, it is common that the resonant frequency will shift during implementation in an arbitrary device. Therefore, this matching may be changed with other values/components/brands for compensation of such effects. This is further described in the General Implementation Guidelines section below. 

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## **Stamped Metal Niche UWB** 

## **AANI-NI-0014** Request Samples Check Inventory ee **General Implementation Guidelines for the Stamped Metal Niche Antenna** 

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**5.50 x 3.90 x 0.49 mm RoHS/RoHS II Compliant MSL Level = 1** 

The antenna can be positioned in different ways, although there are some positions which are more beneficial. The left picture shows a typical PCB with examples on different antenna positions. The optimal positions are options 1 or 3. Options 2 is also possible. The antenna must be placed along the PCB edge, i.e., it cannot be placed in the middle. Option 2 may be the best option for some PCBs depending on dimensions. 

Antenna Positions: 

Antenna cutout & via-structure: 

The rectangular copper cutout in the footprint needs to go through all the layers in the PCB stackup, meaning that there cannot be copper on any layer in this area. It is also recommended to have a good via-structure around the cutout and the edge of the ground plane, see the right image above. 

It shall also be highlighted that plastic and metal parts in the near proximity of antennas may influence the antenna tuning and/or performance. This aspect should be noted as a general guideline for all antennas. The effects are difficult to estimate without detailed information, but it is common that a plastic housing above the antenna shifts the resonant frequency down. It is recommended to measure the antenna in the actual device after implementation and to implement a matching network on the antenna feed to adjust for the potential frequency shift. 

The Stamped Metal Niche antenna shows great performance when potted compared to other antenna solutions and has also shown good performance in proximity of metal and other harsh antenna environments. 

## **Packaging Information** 

Qty per reel: 7200pcs Reel size: 13’ Carton box size: 35 x 35 x 40cm No. of reel per box: 13 reels Weight per box: about 7.0kg Qty per box: 93600pcs 

ATTENTION: Abracon LLC’s products are Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (‘COTS’), which are designed, intended, and validated for use in commercial, industrial, and automotive applications. The customer is responsible for testing and verifying the performance of an Abracon solution to meet their system-level requirements. 

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