Quectel has unveiled six antennas to provide connectivity performance for IoT devices and cover use cases from 5G to non-terrestrial networks (NTNs).

“We’re delighted to further augment our comprehensive range of antennas with the addition of these new antennas and evaluation boards,” said Norbert Muhrer, president of Quectel Wireless. “IoT applications increasingly demand high-performance antennas that meet their specific needs whether that’s for competitive cost, access to specific network technologies in particular frequency bands or for robust, safe characteristics such as IP ratings and RoHS and Reach compliance. The expanded Quectel antenna range is sure to meet the needs of your device and deployment and is backed by our design support and deployment experience, alongside, of course, our widely deployed and comprehensive range of modules.”

The YC0001CA is a 4G surface-mount design (SMD) antenna optimised for LTE, LTE-M and NB-IoT networks. This low-profile antenna, which measures 35.0 by 8.5 by 3.0mm, operates at 700-960MHz and 1710-2700MHz and is RoHS and Reach compliant for use in sensitive environments. In addition, the antenna can be supplied on tape and reel for high-volume applications and is compatible with all Quectel’s 4G, 3G, 2G and LPWA IoT modules.

The YC0018CA is a 5G SMD antenna that covers 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6GHz frequency bands. Depending on the ground plane, the antenna can be mounted directly on the PCB using a conventional reflow process. Measuring 40.0 by 7.0 by 3.0mm, it operates between -40 and +85˚C and weighs 15g. The antenna can be tuned specifically for the final device environment with a simple PI matching circuit and, when used with other 5G antennas, it can achieve MIMO performance. Also available on tape and reel, the antenna can be supplied with the YC0018CAEVB evaluation board.

The YECN028AA is a 5G or NTN external antenna that supports the 410-470MHz, 617-960MHz and 1425-6000MHz bands. With dimensions of 225 by 54.5 by 13.0mm, the antenna is IP66, RoHS and Reach compliant so it has wide applicability to use cases in sensitive environments. Featuring high efficiency and gain, the antenna offers omni-directional high-speed data transmission and can be used in wireless devices such as access points, outdoor equipment and real-time monitoring devices.

The YEMX223J1A is a 5Gx2 combo antenna that is IP67, RoHS and Reach compliant. Measuring 186.0 by 176.0 by 100.5mm, the combo antenna supports the 410-470MHz, 617-960MHz, 1420-1520MHz, 1710-2690MHz, 3300-3800MHz and 4000-6000MHz bands. The ultra-wideband antenna box is also backwards compatible, supporting 2G and 3G networks as well as Cat-M and NB-IoT. Designed for ease of integration with connection via two cable lengths from 450 to 5000mm, the pole, wall suction mount omni-directional antenna offers ease of installation and durability thanks to its IP67 and IP69K compliant enclosure. Quectel offers flexible installation options with custom cable lengths and connectors.

The YEMX425J1A is a 5Gx4 combo antenna that measures 186.0 by 176.0 by 150mm. The combo antenna supports the 410-470MHz, 617-2690 MHZ and 3300-6000MHz bands and is RoHS and Reach compliant. Offering backwards compatibility with 2G, 3G, Cat-M and NB-IoT, the antenna is, in common with the YEMX223J1A, compatible with Quectel’s RM520x IoT modules. In addition, durability is assured thanks to its IP67 and IP69K ASA enclosure.

Finally, the YSIS001AA, metal spring antenna operates in the 412-427MHz, 433-435 MHz and 450-470MHz bands and is compatible with LTE B31 plus EU433 applications. Measuring 29.0 by 7.0 by 7.90mm, the RoHS and Reach compliant antenna is mounted to the host device PCB using the conventional SMD reflow process, offering high efficiency.

In common with all Quectel (www.quectel.com) antennas, these additions also come with antenna design support including simulation, testing and manufacturing for custom antennas to meet application needs.