maxtena product catalog 2013

PRODUCT CATALOG

Antenna Solutions 2013Consumer, Industrial, Militarywww.maxtena.com WIRELESS INNOVATIONS COMPANY

• GPS/GLONASS M1516HCT SMA M1516HCT U.FL • GPS/IRIDIUMM1600HCT SMA M1600HCT U.FL• IRIDIUMM1621HCT SMAM1621HCT U.FLM1621HCT-R-TNCPatch AntennasTuning KitsGPS PassiveGPS ActiveGPS External

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Helical Antennas• GPSGPS M1227HCT-AGPS M1227HCT-PGPS M1575HCT-TMGGPS M1575HCT-PGPS M1575HCT-22AGPS M1575HCT-22P

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CONTACTS

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Feasibility Studies, Chamber Testing, Prototyping

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Maxtena Incorporated is the recognized global leader in developing and producing innovative antenna solutions.

KEYFACTS

Founded in 2006, United States

Rockville, MD

Consumer, Industrial, Military

Atlanta, Shanghai, Taipei

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HEADQUARTERS

MARKET SERVED

MANUFACTURING HUBS

WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTORS

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Maxtena provides antenna products and consulting services to businesses, the United States and foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations around the world. Our antenna products are ideally suited for portable wireless applications including satellite phones, military radio, hand-held navigation, GPS tracking and laptop computers. Our consulting services include feasibility studies, comprehensive antenna testing and prototyping.

We use proprietary and patented technologies to design extremely lightweight and high performance helical, patch and antenna solutions for a variety of communications systems. With our industry leading antenna-engineering staff, we can provide expert assistance in any antenna integration. We are uniquely positioned to enable OEMs with a custom antenna solution that is both quick and cost-effective.

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ABOUTMAXTENA

We are engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing a comprehensive range of embedded, external and custom antenna solutions for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Machine-to-Machine (M2M), and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) applications.

At Maxtena, our goal is simple, to provide high performance, reliable antenna products that will improve the overall performance of your device. We have been able to accomplish this through our innovative technologies, strong team of in-house antenna and RF engineers and by establishing these core values.

Commitment to Innovation: Our management team has a proven record of delivering innovative products to the marketplace. We have the ability to define a market need, research and develop a product, set up production, and execute on production. To date, we have shipped thousands of antennas to meet the needs of our customers.

Commitment to Our Customers and Partners: We believe that each product we deliver and service we render should not only meet, but also exceed the expectation of our customer. We have a strong record of maintaining

existing business relationships in the government and commercial sectors and protecting critical intellectual property through patents and trade secrets.

Commitment to the Maxtena Team: We pride ourselves on building a diverse workforce with exciting opportunities and exceptional benefits for our team members. Our core values – creativity, involvement, exceptionalism, and innovation – are the foundation of our collaborative and inventive work environment. We believe that by promoting teamwork and cooperation we will be able to find continued success and promote professional growth.

Sincerely,

Stanislav LiculCEO Maxtena

Dear readers,Thank you for your interest in Maxtena and for exploring the many products and services we now offer.

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DEAR READERS(WELCOME)

CONTACTS

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

TOLL FREE: 1.877.629.8362

[email protected]

WWW.MAXTENA.COM

7361 CALHOUN PLACE, SUITE 102

ROCKVILLE, MD - UNITED STATES

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Mobile phones, cameras, tablets, laptops and recreational devices are some of the many products that are using our small antenna solutions. Our compact antennas provide OEMs with fewer mechanical constraints to compensate for when designing cutting-edge equipment.

Our antennas are designed for reliable performance in high precision, heavy-duty GNSS tracking applications and M2M communications. They support a diverse range of applications such as precision agriculture, seismic recording systems, fleet management, asset tracking, mobile computing devices and mining equipment.

Our ruggedized antennas can be integrated externally or internally with Military/Defense applications including vehicle-tracking equipment, UAVs, soldier worn communication gear (rucksack) and satellite phones and radios. They can support forces on the ground, in the air, or on the sea.

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CONSUMER

INDUSTRIAL

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Our mission is to design and manufacture cutting-edge antenna solutions for the connected world. We can support off-the-shelf orders as well as fully customized integrations.

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By investing in the SATIMO Starlab Anechoic Chamber we have state-of-the art measurement capabilities at our fingertips. We use the SATIMO Starlab Anechoic Chamber to measure radiative characteristics of the antenna for both passive and active systems. We are also equipped to provide TRP and TIS measurements.

• TRP measurements• TIS measurements• Multiple antenna correlation and efficiency• 3-D complex antenna pattern

The design of new products relies on the extensive use of accurate computer simulation models. Our engineering staff has a unique knowledge in electromagnetic simulation and numerical modeling gained through years of experience working on embedded antenna designs and general RF problems in both industry and academia. Every aspect of the electrical design is considered by our proprietary simulation models – from the geometry and material characteristics of the antenna enclosures to the effects of parasitic reactance on printed circuit board traces. We also consider the statistical variation of component tolerances in actual production.

• Development of simplified 3-D simulation models• Investigation into design trade-offs• Antenna optimization based off customer provided bounds• Estimation of user proximity effects on antenna performance• Preliminary assessment of compliance with respect to performance requirements

By leveraging the most advanced electromagnetic simulation software available, we can accurately predict the performance of new designs before any hardware is built. Prototyping is then used to verify the correlation between the design and final product. Our in-house measurement capabilities allow for quick turn prototype validation. In addition to antenna design, we provide antenna integration support for clients that require a high level of device integration.

• Import devices full 3-D mechanical database• Development of fully featured simulation models• Determination of the optimal grounding map• PCB RF layout optimization• Complete assessment of compliance and requirements• Result verification through initial prototyping

FEASIBILITY STUDIES

PROTOTYPING

WHAT TO EXPECT

WHAT TO EXPECT

WHAT TO EXPECT

CHAMBER TESTING

SERVICES

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

We offer a large portfolio of both active and passive microstrip patch antennas. The antennas are available in several different sizes depending on customer needs. The active antennas can be customized with different cable lengths and connectors upon customer requests.All of our patch antennas offer high performance with a very low profile. The antennas are ideal for GPS handhelds, PDAs and tracking devices. The compact size and lightweight features of the patch antennas make them perfect for various commercial and industrial applications.We also have patch antenna tuning kits available for our customers. The tuning kits enable the user to find the exact antenna frequency to compensate for downward shifts caused by the devices housing construction and electronic components.

We offer a unique set of helical antennas for satellite communications. Our helical antennas operate across several satellite networks including GPS, Iridium and GLONASS. We also offer several antennas that work across multiple networks.The antennas are available in different sizes and form factors. We produce both external antennas that come in a range of plastic housings, as well as embedded antennas. Our embedded antennas are custom built to fit perfectly in the devices own housing. We have developed countless first-to-market helical innovations and our antennas are currently being used in several major Satellite Phones, Tracking and Navigation Devices and Military Communications Equipment.

HELICAL ANTENAS PATCH ANTENNAS

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HELICAL ANTENNAS

We offer the most advanced and innovative antenna solutions for a variety of MSS and GNSS applications. Our Helicore embedded antennas are the best performing and lightest helical solutions available. The patented Helicore technology offers both a weight advantage and performance advantage for the most demanding applications and environments. The antennas can be used for the GPS, GLONASS and Iridium networks and can either be embedded or used externally with your device.

Our helical antennas can get a signal in many more orientations compared to a block ceramic antenna. If the orientation of the GPS unit is not always toward the sky then one of our helical antennas will be the ideal choice as an antenna ground plane is not required.

GPS, GLONASS, Iridium.

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GPSANTENNA

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M1227HCT-A-SMAL1/L2 GPS-GLONASS ACTIVE ANTENNA

GPS ANTENNA

DescriptionThe M1227HCT-A-SMA is a high performance antenna designed for L1/L2 GPS-GLONASS bands, and built on proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1227HCT-A-SMA is a screw-on design, featuring an integrated SMA connector. The antenna has superior filtering performance and is rated for 50 V/m out of band interference. The product is ideal for applications requiring minimal integration effort or for retrofitting existing products. The antenna is equipped with an O-ring that makes the antenna waterproof once installed on a mating surface.

Features • L1/L2 GPS-GLONASS bands• Superior out-of-band rejection• 50 V/m jamming resistant• Very low noise figure• SMA interface• Ground plane independent• GIS & RTK applications

Applications• Precise navigation• Precision timing• Military & security• Asset tracking• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• LBS & M2M applications

Mechanical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

L1 Band Frequency Response L2 Band Frequency ResponseL1 Gain (dBic)

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Frequency Bands 1217-1250 MHz (L1)

1565-1610 MHz (L2)

Polarization RHCP

Passive Peak Gain 2 dBic @ 1227 MHz (typical)

2 dBic @ 1575 MHz (typical)

Total Gain

*Adjustable - the gain can be adjusted by customer request.

20-40 dBic @1227 MHz (typical @ 3.3V)



Out-of-Band Rejection >50 dB

Current Drain 35 mA (Max @ 3.3V )

Voltage 3-12 V

Noise Figure 1.5 dB (Typical)

RF Interference Rating 50 V/m out of band

Operating temp. from -40°C to 85°C

RF connector SMA

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M1227HCT-P-SMAL1/L2 PASSIVE ANTENNA

GPS ANTENNA

DescriptionThe M1227HCT-P-SMA is a high performance antenna designed for L1/L2 GPS bands, 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 M1227HCT-P-SMA is a screw-on design, featuring an integrated SMA connector. The product is ideal for applications requiring minimal integration effort or for retrofitting existing products. The design is equipped with an O-ring that makes the antenna waterproof once installed on a mating surface.

Features • L1/L2 GPS bands• Pattern constant with frequency• Very low axial ratio• SMA interface• Ground plane independent• Ultra lightweight

Applications• Precise navigation• Precision timing• Military & security• Asset tracking• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• LBS & M2M applications




Frequency Bands 1217-1250 MHz (L2)

1565-1610 MHz (L1)

Polarization RHCP

Peak Gain 2.0 dBic @ 1227 MHz (typical)

1.5 dBic @ 1575 MHz (typical)

Axial Ratio 0.5 dB (typical)

Impedance

Interference Rating 200 V/m in band


RF connector SMA

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L1 Band Frequency Response L2 Band Frequency ResponseL1 Gain L2 Gain

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M1575HCT-TMG-SMAL1 PRECISION TIMING ANTENNA

GPS ANTENNA

DescriptionThe M1575HCT-TMG-SMA is a high performance L1 active GPS antenna designed for precision surveying and timing applications. The antenna features 23 dB of amplifier gain coupled with narrowband filtering providing >55 dB rejection from 30 MHz above and below the L1 center frequency. The integrated high linearity LNAs provides both a very low noise figure (<1.5dB) and very high input IP3 (13 dBm). The antenna element is built on proprietary Maxtena HeliCore technology. HeliCore® technology key features include a unique noise immune balanced design, exceptional axial ratio even at low elevation angles, compact size, light weight and high degree of integration with active circuitry. These features make M1575HCT-TMG-SMA capable of receiving a clear GPS signal even in very RF congested environments with out-of-band interference levels up to 50 V/m

Features • Exceptional pattern bandwidth• Superior out-of-band rejection• Very low axial ratio• 50 V/m jamming resistant• SMA interface• Ground plane independent• Ultra lightweight• Includes waterproof O-ring

Applications• Precise navigation• Precision timing• Frequency reference• Military & security• Mobile computing• Asset tracking• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• LBS & M2M applications


Frequency Response

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Frequency 1575.42 ±10 MHz

Polarization RHCP

Passive Gain 3.5 dBic

Beamwidth 140° (both axes)

Axial Ratio 1 dB (max)

Efficiency 70%

Bandwidth (-1dB) 20 MHz

IP3 13 dBm

Noise Figure 1.5 dB (max)

Active gain 23 dB

Supply Voltage 3-6 V

DC current 50 mA (max)

Filtering >50 dB rejection @1575±30 MHz

Connector SMA

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Mechanical Specificationsdimensions are in mm

M1575HCT-P-SMAL1 PASSIVE ANTENNA

GPS ANTENNA

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DescriptionThe M1575HCT-P-SMA is a high performance passive antenna designed for the GPS L1 band, and built on proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1575HCT-P-SMA is a screw-on design, featuring an integrated SMA connector. This product is ideal for applications requiring high quality reception of GPS signals. The ultra lightweight design is equipped with an O-ring that makes the antenna waterproof once installed on a mating surface.



Realized Gain Plotmeasured at 1575 MHz


Frequency 1575 MHz

Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 2.5 dBic

Efficiency 60 %


Axial ratio 0.2 dB (typical) / 0.5 dB (max)

VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


Features • GPS band• Very low axial ratio• SMA interface• Ultra lightweight• Ground plane independent

Applications• Vehicle & fleet tracking• Military & security• Asset tracking• PDAs/Laptops• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• Law enforcement• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices


RF connector SMA


GPS ANTENNA

DescriptionThe M1575HCT-22A is a high performance active antenna designed for the GPS L1 band, 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 M1575HCT-22A is designed for embedded applications and features an integrated 3-pin connector. This product is designed for applications requiring high quality reception of GPS signals. The small design weighs only 2 grams making this antenna ideal for the most demanding, mechanically constrained platforms including handheld devices, asset tracking, seismic recording instruments and many more.


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M1575HCT-22AHIGH PERFORMANCE ACTIVE GPS ANTENNA

Features • Exceptional pattern bandwidth• Superior out-of-band rejection• Very low noise figure• Easy to integrate 3-pin connector• Ultra lightweight• Ground plane independent

Applications• Mining equipment• Military & security• Asset tracking• PDAs/Laptops• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• Seismic recording instruments• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices


Frequency 1575.42

Polarization RHCP

Total Active Gain 15 dB (min)

Passive Gain 0 dBic

Beamwidth 140° (both axes)

Axial Ratio 1 dB (max)

Efficiency 30%


Input P1dB -12 dBm

Noise Figure 1.7 dB (typical)

Supply Voltage 1.5-3.0 V

DC current 5 mA (typical)

Filtering >40 dB rejection @1575±60 MHz

Connector

Filter Response

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3-pin connector


GPS ANTENNA

DescriptionThe M1575HCT-22P is a high performance passive antenna designed for the GPS L1 band, 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 M1575HCT-22P is designed for embedded applications and features an integrated 3-pin connector. This product is designed for applications requiring high quality reception of GPS signals. The small design weighs only 2 grams making this antenna ideal for the most demanding, mechanically constrained platforms including handheld devices, asset tracking, seismic recording instruments and many more.

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M1575HCT-22PHIGH PERFORMANCE PASSIVE GPS ANTENNA

Features • GPS band• Easy to integrate 3-pin connector• Very low axial ratio• Ultra lightweight • Ground plane independent

Applications• Mining equipment• Military & security• Asset tracking• PDAs/Laptops• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• Seismic recording instruments• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices





RF connector 3-pin connector


Frequency 1575 MHz

Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 0 dBic

Efficiency 30 %


Axial ratio 1 dB (typical) / 1.5 dB (max)

VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


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GPS/GLONASS

DescriptionThe M1516HCT-SMA is a high performance antenna designed for the GPS/GLONASS dual band, and built on Maxtena proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1516HCT-SMA is a screw-on design, featuring an integrated SMA connector. This product is ideal for applications requiring high quality reception of both GPS and GLONASS signals. The antenna is equipped with an O-ring that makes the antenna waterproof once installed on a mating surface.


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M1516HCT-SMAGPS/GLONASS PASSIVE ANTENNA

Features • GPS/GLONASS bands• Very low axial ratio• SMA interface• Ground plane independent

Applications• Vehicle & fleet tracking• Military & security• Asset tracking• PDAs/Laptops• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices


Frequency 1575 MHz (GPS)

1602 MHz (GLONASS)

Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 1.5 dBic (GPS)

1.5 dBic (GLONASS)

Axial ratio 0.5 dB (typical) / 1 dB (max)

VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


RF connector SMA

GPS Axial Ratio GLONNAS Axial RatioGPS RHCP Gain GLONNAS RHCP Gain


GPS/GLONASS

DescriptionThe M1516HCT-UFL is a high performance antenna designed for the GPS/GLONASS dual band, and built on Maxtena proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1516HCT-UFL comes with an integrated coaxial cable with U.FL connector. Cable length can be customized upon request. This product is ideal for applications requiring high quality reception of both GPS and GLONASS signals.


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M1516HCT-UFLGPS/GLONASS PASSIVE ANTENNA

Features • GPS/GLONASS bands• Very low axial ratio• U.FL interface• Ground plane independent• Customizable cable length

Applications• Vehicle & fleet tracking• Military & security• Asset tracking• PDAs/Laptops• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices


Frequency 1575 MHz (GPS)

1602 MHz (GLONASS)

Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 1.5 dBic (GPS)

1.5 dBic (GLONASS)


VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


RF connector

GPS Axial Ratio GLONNAS Axial RatioGPS RHCP Gain GLONNAS RHCP Gain


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GPS/IRIDIUM

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GPS/IRIDIUM

DescriptionThe M1600HCT-SMA is a high performance antenna designed for the Iridium network, and built on Maxtena proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1600HCT-SMA is a screw-on design, featuring an integrated SMA connector. This product is ideal for applications requiring operation on the Iridium network and GPS reception. The antenna is equipped with an O-ring that makes the antenna waterproof once installed a mating surface.


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M1600HCT-SMAGPS/IRIDIUM PASSIVE ANTENNA

Features • Optimized for Iridium network• Iridium/GPS bands• Very low axial ratio• SMA interface• Ground plane independent

Applications• Vehicle & fleet tracking• Military & security• Iridium (SBD) Short Burst Data• Asset tracking• PDAs/Laptops• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices


Frequency 1616-1626 MHz (Iridium)

1575 MHz (GPS)

Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 2.8 dBic (Iridium)

-3 dBic (GPS)


VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


RF connector SMA

Iridium Axial Ratio GPS Axial RatioIridium RHCP GAIN GPS RHCP Gain


GPS/IRIDIUM

DescriptionThe M1600HCT-UFL is a high performance antenna designed for the Iridium network, and built on Maxtena proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1600HCT-UFL comes with an integrated coaxial cable with a U.FL connector. Cable length can be customized upon request. This product is ideal for applications requiring operation on the Iridium network and GPS reception.


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M1600HCT-UFLGPS/IRIDIUM PASSIVE ANTENNA

Features • Optimized for Iridium network• Iridium/GPS bands• Very low axial ratio• U.FL interface• Ground plane independent


Iridium Axial Ratio GPS Axial RatioIridium RHCP Gain GPS RHCP Gain


Frequency 1616-1626 MHz (Iridium)

1575 MHz (GPS)

Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 2.8 dBic (Iridium)

-3 dBic (GPS)


VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


RF connector U.FL


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IRIDIUM

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M1621HCT-SMAIRIDIUM CERTIFIED ANTENNA

IRIDIUM

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DescriptionThe M1621HCT-SMA is a high performance antenna designed for the Iridium network, and built on Maxtena proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1621HCT-SMA is a screw-on design, featuring an integrated SMA connector. This product is ideal for applications requiring minimal integration effort or for retrofitting existing products. The antenna is equipped with an O-ring that makes the antenna waterproof once installed a mating surface.




Features • Optimized for the Iridium network• Very low axial ratio• SMA interface• Ground plane independent



RF connector SMA


Frequency 1616-1626 MHz

Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 2.8 dBic (typical)

Efficiency 60%



VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


RF connector SMA


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IRIDIUM

M1621HCT-UFLIRIDIUM CERTIFIED ANTENNA

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DescriptionThe M1621HCT-UFL is a high performance antenna designed for the Iridium network, and built on Maxtena proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1621HCT-UFL comes with an integrated coaxial cable with a U.FL connector. Cable length can be customized upon request. This product is ideal for embedded applications requiring minimal integration effort or for retrofitting existing products.


Features • Optimized for the Iridium network• Very low axial ratio• U.FL interface• Ground plane independent



RF connector



Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 2.5 dBic (typical with 50 mm cable)

Efficiency 55%



VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


RF connector U.FL

U.FL


M1621HCT-R-TNCRUGGED IRIDIUM ANTENNA

IRIDIUM

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DescriptionThe M1621HCT-R-TNC is a high performance antenna designed for the Iridium network, and built on Maxtena proprietary HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. The M1621HCT-R-TNC has an integrated TNC connector for convenient screw-on installation. The integrated connector has a rugged stainless steel design and is rated IP-67 both mated and unmated. This product is ideal for applications requiring minimal integration effort or for retrofitting existing products.




Features • Optimized for the Iridium network• Very low axial ratio• TNC interface• Ground plane independent• Stainless steel• IP-67 mated and unmated

Applications• Military & security• Iridium (SBD) Short Burst Data• Asset tracking• Oil & gas industries• Mining equipment• Navigation devices• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices


RF connector TNC

61.9

17.8

15.9



Polarization RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 2.8 dBic (typical)

Efficiency 60%



VSWR 1.5 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm


RF connector TNC


PATCH ANTENNAS

Our patch antennas offer high performance with a low profile. By integrating our Microstrip Patch Technology we are pioneering the optimization of the patch antenna by using proper electromagnetic grounding schemes to optimize the solutions for the highest efficiency and axial ratio purity. The antennas can be used with the GPS, Globalstar and Iridium networks and are designed for embedded placement inside a device or application. The active antennas are available with custom cable lengths and connectors depending

on customer requirements. Other customizations are also available upon request.

Tuning kits, passive, active, external.

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TUNING KITS10X10 - 12X12 - 15X15 - 18X18 - 25X25

Maxtena’s Microstrip Patch Antenna Tuning Kit includes 10 sample dielectric ceramic patch antennas ranging from 1580MHz to 1598MHz, at 2MHz intervals. The realized gain is 5 dBic. This enables the user to find the exact antenna frequency to compensate for downward shifts caused by the devices housing construction and electronic components.

The Microstrip Patch Antenna Tuning Kit comes in vacuum packed and waterproof robust PU packaging, which makes it easy and secure to ship our antennas worldwide.

Available sizes (mm):

Tuning Kits.

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10x10x4

12x12x4

15x15x4

18x18x4

25x25x4

GPS PASSIVEMPA 104 - MPA 124 - MPA 154 - MPA 184 - MPA 254 - MPA 1618

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MPA 104 MPA 124 MPA 154 MPA 184 MPA 254 MPA 1618

Part No MPA-GPS-104 MPA-GPS-124 MPA-GPS-154 MPA-GPS-184 MPA-GPS-254 MPA-GPS-1618

Dimensions 10x10x4mm 12x12x4mm 15x15x4mm 18x18x4mm 25x25x4mm 25x25x4mm

Network GPS GPS GPS GPS GPS Globalstar

Frequency 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1618 MHz

Polarization RHCP RHCP RHCP RHCP RHCP LHCP

Efficiency 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 80%

Realized Gain 2.5 dBic 3.5 dBic 4 dBic 5 dBic 5.5 dBic 5 dBic

Axial Ratio1.5 dB (typical) / 2.5 dB (max)

1.5 dB (typical) / 2.5 dB (max)




2.5 dB (typical) / 5 dB (max)

Bandwidth (-1db) 1O Mhz 1O Mhz 1O Mhz 16 Mhz 20 Mhz 20 Mhz

Beamwidth (3 db) 100° 100° 100° 100° 100° 100°

CP Rejection15 dB (typical) / 10 dB (min)

15 dB (typical) / 10 dB (min)





VSWR 1.3:1 1.3:1 1.3:1 1.3:1 1.3:1 1.3:1

Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm

Operating temp.from -40° C to 85° C

from -40° C to 85° C

from -40° Cto 85° C




GPS ACTIVEMIA GPS 10 - MIA GPS 12 - MIA GPS 15 - MIA GPS 18 - MIA GPS 25

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MIA GPS 10 MIA GPS 12 MIA GPS 15 MIA GPS18 MIA GPS 25

Part No MIA-GPS-10 MIA-GPS-12 MIA-GPS-15 MIA-GPS-18 MIA-GPS-25

Dimensions 10.2x10.2x6.7mm 12x12x5.9mm 16.3x16.3x4.8mm 18.4x18.4x5.5mm 25.2x25.2x9.1mm

Network GPS GPS GPS GPS GPS

Frequency 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz

Polarization RHCP RHCP RHCP RHCP RHCP

Antenna element peak gain 2.5 dBic 3.5 dBic 4 dBic 5 dBic 5.5 dBic

DC voltage 2.5 to 3.5 V 2.5 to 3.5 V 2.5 to 3.5 V 2.5 to 3.5 V 2.5 to 5 V

DC current9 mA @ 2.5 V / 15 mA @ 3.5 V

4 mA @ 2.5 V / 7 mA @ 3.5 V

4 mA @ 2.5 V / 7 mA @ 3.5 V

5 mA @ 2.5 V / 7 mA @ 3.5 V

7 mA @ 2.5 V / 11 mA @ 3.5 V

Bandwidth (-1db) 10 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz

Total system peak gain23 dB @ 2.5 V / 26 dB @ 3.5 V

20 dB @ 2.5 V / 24 dB @ 3.5 V

16 dB @ 2.5 V / 16 dB @ 5 V

24 dB @ 2.5 V / 28 dB @ 5 V

34 dB @ 2.5 V / 34 dB @ 3.5 V

Axial ratio1.5 dB (typical) / 2.5 dB (max)





VSWR 1.3 (max) 1.3 (max) 1.3 (max) 1.3 (max) 2 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm

Operating temp.from -40° Cto 85° C





GPS EXTERNALMEA GPS GG - MEA GPS S - MEA GPS SM

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MEA GPS GG MEA GPS S MEA GPS SM

Part No MEA-GPS-GG MEA-GPS-S MEA-GPS-SM

Dimensions 44x36mm 36.3x36.3x18mm 46.50mm

Network GPS/GLONASS GPS GPS

Frequency 1590 MHz 1575.42 MHz 1575.42 MHz

Polarization RHCP RHCP RHCP

DC voltage 2.5 to 5 V 2.5 to 5 V 2.5 to 5 V

DC current 11 mA (max) 6.6 mA 5 to 15 mA

Bandwidth (-1db) 15 MHz 5 MHz 5 MHz

Total system peak gain30 dB @ 2.5 V / 32 dB @ 5 V

28 dBic @ 2.5 V / 30 dBic @ 5 V

26 dBic @ 2.5 V / 28 dBic @ 5 V

Axial Ratio 1 dB (min) 2.5 dB (min) 2 dB (min)

VSWR 1.5:1 2 (max) 2 (max)

Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm

Operating temp.from -40° C to 85° C



TECHNOLOGY

Introducing a new line of high performance quadrifilar antennas based on proprietary and patented Maxtena HeliCore technology. Our patented technology provides an extremely flexible and low cost platform for designing different antenna products where pattern, polarization purity, efficiency and size are the driving design parameters.

Patented HeliCore technology uses air as the dielectric core and minimizes typical losses associated with ceramic materials. HeliCore technology is pushing antenna limits in terms of axial ratio, bandwidth, and pattern stability. The design itself allows easy active circuitry and filtering addition due to the independent nature of feed and antenna structure.

HeliCore technology addresses widely known issues with ceramic materials and ceramic antenna manufacturing processes which create wide dielectric constant variations due to material, temperature, and humidity variations. Those variations are reflected in reduced performance of ceramic antennas and low manufacturing yields.

Our commitment to innovation is unprecedented. Our technologies power some of today’s most cutting edge wireless solutions. These solutions allow consumers to seamlessly access data from anywhere in the world.

Here we take an approach where the next advances in wireless communications will come from looking at fundamental problems from the antenna/electromagnetic perspective. This new perspective lends itself to novel technologies, which we hope, will drive the new internet infrastructure with smaller and higher efficiency devices, enable more bandwidth and combat interference.

Two of our most successful and highly sought after technologies include the HeliCore and microstrip patch technologies. We are proud to present the technologies on which our products are designed and engineered.

INTRODUCTION HELICORE®

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Our Microstrip Patch technology offers a truly optimized wireless system. We are pioneering the optimization of the microstrip patch by using proper electromagnetic grounding schemes to optimize solutions for the highest efficiency and axial ratio purity.

Our technology incorporates the ground plane and creates highly optimized solutions for your particular application. Microstrip patch antennas are typically low performance and do not give the desired performance to the customer in more complex integrations where the antenna ground plane is reduced or other parts of the device are interfering. This results in significantly lower efficiency and deteriorated axial ratio purity. We offer a technology that uses an electromagnetically co-optimized antenna and ground plane combination that enhances the system performance.

Helicore technology allows us to have a stable and high yield manufacturing process because the antenna core uses air as a dielectric. • Antenna and ground plane

co-optimization for maximum performance• Efficiency can be as much as 40% higher than regular patch technology• Axial ratio purity improved by as much as 3 dB compared to conventional technology

• Active circuitry and filtering integrated with antenna• Differential or single-ended architecture• Smaller in size• Lower manufacturing cost• Lighter in weight compared to ceramic solutions• Superb axial ratio at lower elevation angles for significant multipath rejection• Multiband and wideband capabilities (e.g. L1-L2, GPS-GLONASS, etc…)• Superb noise figure performance• Ground-plane independent design

MICROSTRIP PATCH

KEY ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

KEY ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

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