SARA-G450 - System integration manual
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Additionally, these recommendations regarding the antenna system must be followed:
Do not include an antenna within a closed metal case.
Do not place the antenna in close vicinity to end users, since the emitted radiation in human tissue
is limited by regulatory requirements.
Place the antenna far from sensitive analog systems or employ countermeasures to reduce
electromagnetic compatibility issues.
Take care of interaction between co-located RF systems since the GSM transmitted RF power
may interact or disturb the performance of companion systems.
The antenna shall provide optimal efficiency figure over all the operating frequencies.
The antenna shall provide an appropriate gain figure (i.e. combined antenna directivity and
efficiency figure) so that the electromagnetic field radiation intensity does not exceed the
regulatory limits specified in some countries.
Consider including extra footprints for a “pi” network in between the cellular module and the
antenna, for further improvement in the antenna matching circuit to reach optimal antenna
performance.
Examples of antennas
Table 24 lists some examples of possible internal on-board surface-mount antennas.
GSM / WCDMA SMD antenna
824..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz
36.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 mm
GSM / WCDMA / LTE SMD antenna
698..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz, 2300..2400 MHz, 2490..2690 MHz
40.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 mm
GSM / WCDMA / LTE SMD antenna
Pairs with the Taoglas PA.710.A Warrior for LTE MIMO
698..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz, 2300..2400 MHz, 2490..2690 MHz
40.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 mm
GSM / WCDMA / LTE SMD antenna
698..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz, 2500..2690 MHz
42.0 x 10.0 x 3.0 mm
GSM / WCDMA SMD antenna
824..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz
28.0 x 8.0 x 3.2 mm
GSM / WCDMA SMD antenna
824..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz
35.0 x 9.0 x 3.2 mm
GSM / WCDMA SMD antenna
824..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz
24.0 x 5.5 x 4.4 mm
GSM / WCDMA SMD antenna
824..960 MHz, 1710..2170 MHz
35.0 x 5.0 x 6.0 mm
Table 24: Examples of internal surface-mount antennas