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|1.|Introduction|3|
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|2.|Specifications|4|
|3.|Antenna Characteristics|5|
|4.|Radiation Patterns|8|
|5.|Mechanical Drawing|11|
|6.|Packaging|12|
||Changelog|13|



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## 1. Introduction 

The FW.24 is a flexible 2.4GHz whip antenna with a SMA(M) connector for outdoor use. It features excellent efficiency (>75%) and high peak gain (>4 dBi) between 2400-2500MHz on a 30*30cm ground plane. 

The antenna was specifically developed for applications such as weather monitoring systems, motion/vibration sensors, pollution monitoring, and border guard monitoring systems. 

The FW.24 works in the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/ISM band with high efficiency, meaning that it allows your radio to consume less power than with a lower efficiency antenna when transferring data. The antenna performs at its best while attached to a ground plane with dimensions of at least 30*30cm. 

The whip is made of a flexible inner steel core covered by PE so it is extremely resistant to abrasion and maintains its original shape and RF performance. This rugged design and IP65 rating has been tested by customers to withstand environmental stress and moderate physical shock in the field. 

The FW.24.SMA.M 2.4GHz antenna provides a simple solution to any outdoor devices where the FW.24 antenna’s rugged design and high efficiency can provide the best value to the application. 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. 

Other connector options are available or custom versions can be made subject to NRE and MOQ. Contact your regional Taoglas office for details. 

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## **2.** Specifications 

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|**2.4GHz Wi-Fi**|**2.4GHz Wi-Fi**|**2.4GHz Wi-Fi**|
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|Frequency|2400~2500MHz||
||In free space|On 30x30cm ground|
|Efficiency|64.5%|79.3%|
|Peak Gain|4.26dBi|4.48dBi|
|Return loss|< -6dB|<-10dB|
|VSWR|≤ 3:1|≤ 2:1|
|Impedance|50Ω||
|Polarization|Linear||
|Radiation Pattern|Omni-Directional||
|Input Power|2 W||
|Total Power|10 W||
|**Mechanical**|||
|Dimensions|Height  307 ± 6 mm||
|Base Diameter|16 ± 0.8 mm||
|Whip Diameter|6.2 ± 0.6 mm||
|Casing|ABS||
|Connector|SMA Male Straight||
|Weight|46.6 g||
|Dust and Water Resistance|IP65||
|**Environmental**|||
|Temperature Range|-40°C to 85°C||
|Humidity|Non-condensing 65°C 95% RH||



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## **3.** Antenna Characteristics 

## **3.1** Return Loss 

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**3.2** Efficiency 

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## **3.3** Peak Gain 

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## **4.** Radiation Patterns 

## **4.1** Test Setup ff 

Free space 

On 30x30 cm ground plane 

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## **4.2** 3D and 2D Radiation Patterns 

3-D Radiation Pattern in free space @2450MHz 

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3-D Radiation Pattern on 30cm*30cm Ground Plane @2450MHz 

## XY Plane 

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## **5.** Mechanical Drawing (Units: mm) 

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## **6.** Packaging 

1pcs FW.24.SMA.M per PE Bag Bag Dimensions - 420*50mm Weight - 41g 

50pcs FW.24.SMA.M per Large PE Bag Bag Dimensions - 520*370mm Weight - 2.2Kg 

200pcs FW.24.SMA.M per Carton Carton Dimensions - 360*310*150mm Weight - 8.4Kg 

Pallet Dimensions: 1200*1000*1480mm 72 Cartons Per Pallet 9 Cartons Per Layer 

8 Layers 

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## Changelog for the datasheet 

**SPE-17-8-003 - FW.24.SMA.M** 

**Revision: C** Date: 2019-08-16 Changes: Updated to new format Changes Made by: Dan Cantwell 

## **Previous Revisions** 

## **Revision: B (Current Version)** 

Date: 2017-10-19 Changes: Changed IP Rating to IP65 Changes Made by: Carol Faughnan 

## **Revision: A (Original First Release)** 

Date: 2017-06-01 Notes: Author: Andrew Wei 

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