6 Antenna
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
- The antenna must be installed so that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users.
- The transmitter module cannot be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
- The radio transmitter can operate only using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved by TI. Table 5 lists the antennas approved by TI for use with the radio transmitter along with maximum allowable gain values. Antenna types not included in the list or having a gain greater than the maximum indicated are strictly prohibited for use with this transmitter.
Table 5. Approved Antenna Types and Maximum Gain Values
Antenna Type |
Brand |
2.4 GHz |
4.9 to 5.9 GHz (1) |
Unit |
PCB |
Ethertronics |
–0.600 |
4.50 |
dBi |
Dipole |
LSR |
2.00 |
2.00 |
PCB |
Laird |
2.00 |
4.00 |
Chip |
Pulse |
3.20 |
4.20 |
PIFA |
LSR |
2.00 |
3.00 |
Chip |
TDK |
2.27 |
3.96 |
- Range is approximate.
NOTE
If these conditions cannot be met (for example, with certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), the FCC/IC authorization will not be considered valid and the FCC ID/IC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator is responsible for reevaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC/IC authorization.
- It is suggested to place a Pi matching network place holder before the antenna on board
- It is strongly advised to have a debug miniature connector on the PCB
- Switching between the antenna and the debug connector should be done in RNR configuration to avoid stubs
- Antenna should be placed away from the rest of the circuit
- Avoid digital and analog routing in the area, metal enclosure.
- MIMO antenna spacing
- Distance between the two antennas is advised to be greater than half of the wavelength (62.5 mm at 2.4 GHz)