FW.86.B.SMA.M

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|1.|Introduction|3|
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|2.|Specifications|4|
|3.|Antenna Characteristics|5|
|4.|Radiation Patterns|7|
|5.|Mechanical Drawing|9|
|6.|Packaging|10|
||Changelog|11|



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1. Introduction 

The FW.86 is a flexible 868MHz whip antenna with a SMA type (M) connector for outdoor use. It features excellent efficiency (>70%) and high peak gain (>2.82dBi) at 868MHz on a 30*30cm ground plane. 

The antenna was developed for low power radio networks (LORA / LPWAN), monitoring systems, and smart metering. 

The FW.86 has an excellent omnidirectional radiation pattern, ensuring wide coverage. The antennas high efficiency means that it allows your radio to consume less power than with a lower efficiency antenna when transferring data. It also means a better signal strength and better sensitivity in areas of low signal levels. The antenna performs at its best while attached to a ground plane with dimensions of at least 30*30cm. For an environment where there is no ground-plane available we recommend to use the terminal antenna the TI.18 or the outdoors fiberglass omni antenna the OMB.868. 

The FW.86 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 even after shock. This rugged design and IP65 rating on the housing ensure high reliability. 

This antenna comes with SMA(M) connector as standard. Other custom variants can be provided subject to NRE and MOQ. Contact your regional Taoglas office for details. 

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## **2.** Specifications 

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|**ISM Band 868MHz**|**ISM Band 868MHz**|**ISM Band 868MHz**|**ISM Band 868MHz**|
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|Center Frequency|850MHz|868MHz|890MHz|
|Design Environment|On 30x30cm ground|||
|Efficiency|67.52%|70.60%|67.53%|
|Peak Gain|1.81dBi|2.82dBi|3.57dBi|
|Return loss|< -10 dB|||
|VSWR|≤ 2:1|||
|Impedance|50 Ω|||
|Polarization|Linear|||
|Radiation Pattern|Omnidirectional|||
|Input Power|2 W|||
|Tested Power|10 W|||
|**Mechanical**||||
|Dimensions|Length  240 ± 6mm|||
|Base Diameter|16 ± 0.6mm|||
|Whip Diameter|6.2 ± 0.6mm|||
|Casing|ABS|||
|Connector|SMA Type(M) Straight|||
|Weight|39g|||
|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 

## **3.2** Efficiency 

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## **3.4** Average Gain 

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## **4.** Radiation Patterns 

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On 30x30 cm ground plane 

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**4.2** 3D and 2D Radiation Patterns (On 30cm*30cm Ground Plane) 

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

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## **6.** Packaging 

1pcs FW.86.B.SMA.M per PE Bag Bag Dimensions - 350*50mm Weight - 39g 

50 PE Bags per Large PE Bag 50 pcs FW.86.B.SMA.M per Large PE Bag Large PE Bag Dimensions - 470*340mm Weight – 2Kg 

5 Large PE Bags per Carton 250 pcs FW.86.B.SMA.M per Carton Carton Dimensions - 360*310*180mm Weight - 10.5Kg 

Pallet Dimensions: 

1200*1000*1350mm 63 Cartons Per Pallet 9 Cartons Per Layer 7 Layers 

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## Changelog for the datasheet 

**SPE-16-8-006 - FW.86.B.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: 2017-09-01 Changes: Changes Made by: Andy Mahoney 

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

Date: 2015-12-01 Notes: Author: Wayne Yang 

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