Antenova, a UK manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for IoT and M2M applications, has added a 5G SMD design to its array of 5G antennas.

This Lepida SR4L054 is a wideband antenna in SMD form, designed to achieve high efficiency and performance across the spectrum from 600 to 3800MHz.

Lepida operates across the cellular bands B71 (617-698MHz), LTE 700, GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, WCDMA2100, B40 (2300-2400MHz), B7 (2500-2690MHz) and B78 (3300-3800MHz).

The antenna is linear polarised and has been designed to ensure coplanarity.

Antenova has built Lepida for more demanding applications in 5G, 4G and LTE where antenna performance and reliability make a difference. In particular, it is for wireless devices in the automotive sector, aerospace and UAV, smart metering, remote control, and 5G routers.

“Lepida targets the growing 5G market, and marks continuation of a successful period for Antenova,” said Antenova’s executive chairman Paul Hill. “Sales have held up well for us through Covid, and our business is in good shape to address the increasing opportunities presented by 5G. Samples of this 5G antenna are available to order now, and the antenna ships autumn 2020.”

The Lepida SMD antenna is the latest addition to firm’s range, which includes a choice of embedded antennas covering 5G, 4G and LTE, 3G, 2G, NB-IoT, wifi, Bluetooth, and GNSS and GPS frequencies.

Antenova’s LamiiAnt antennas are made to SMD designs using laminated FR4 materials, and the FlexiiAnt antennas are flexible FPC designs with a cable and connector offering an alternative for some small devices. The company recently introduced its Rabo group of terminal antennas, which also operate on 5G, as well as the 4G, 3G and 2G cellular bands.

The antennas are designed for easy integration into a wireless design. The Lepida datasheet, with 5G performance data and integration guide, is available to download from Antenova’s web site, and 5G antenna samples and evaluation boards are available to order. The company provides full integration, antenna matching, and over-the-air and passive testing services to ensure designers obtain performance from their SMD antennas.