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M1621HCT-P-SMA
Antenna, Iridium, 1.616 GHz to 1.626 GHz, 2.8 dBi, Right Hand Circular, SMA Connector
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- Manufacturer: MAXTENA
- Product type:
- Gain: 2.8dBi
- VSWR: 1.5
- Input Power: -
- Antenna Type: Iridium
- Frequency Max: 1.626GHz
- Frequency Min: 1.616GHz
- Product Range: -
- Input Impedance: 50ohm
- Antenna Mounting: SMA Connector
- Antenna Polarisation: Right Hand Circular
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 50 |
| Price | 49.48 € |
| Current stock | 25+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Datasheet
## M1621HCT-P-SMA ## IRIDIUM CERTIFIED PASSIVE ANTENNA Ordering Part #: 100-00003-02 ## **Description** The M1621HCT-P-SMA is a high performance antenna designed for the Iridium network, and built on proprietary Maxtena HeliCore® technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1621HCT-P-SMA is a screw-on design, featuring an integrated SMA connector and is rated IP-67 when both mounted and unmounted for added protection. This product is designed for applications requiring high quality reception and is ideal when: ## **Features** - Optimized for Iridium network - Very low axial ratio - IP-67 mounted and unmounted - Ultra light weight - Ground plane independent ## **Applications** - the orientation of the unit containing the antenna is random; - Vehicle and fleet tracking - the unit is used in harsh environments; - Military & security - the antenna is mounted externally and in close proximity to other antennas. - Asset tracking - Iridium (SBD) Short Burst Data - Oil & gas industries **==> picture [502 x 321] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> |||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Mechanical Specifications|• Navigation devices| |dimensions are in mm|R2| |• Mining equipment| |• LBS & M2M applications| |• Handheld devices| |• Law enforcement| |48.8| |Realized gain plot| |O-RING AS568A-014BUNA N 50|Measured at 1621 MHz| |0.51| |~| |18.50±0.10| |Electrical Specifications| |Parameter|Design Specifications| |Frequency|1616-1626 MHz| |Polarization|RHCP| |Antenna element peak gain|2.8 dBic (typical)| |Efficiency|60%| |Bandwidth (-1dB)|20 MHz| |Axial Ratio|LL|0.2 dB (typical) / 0.5 dB (max)|OC|@| |VSWR|1.5 (max)| |Impedance|50 Ohm| |Operating temp.|from -40˚C to 85˚C| |RF connector|SMA| **----- End of picture text -----**<br> WIRELESS INNOVATIONS COMPANY Maxtena Inc. 7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 102 Rockville, MD 20855 1-877-629-8362 info@maxtena.com MAXTENA **www.maxtena.com**
Updated at June 9, 2026
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