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New 450 MHz Dual Polarised MIMO Omni Antenna

30th March 2017

EAD has announced a new antenna designed for LTE 450 MHz applications. The LMO4547 antenna is a dual polarised MIMO outdoor omni-directional antenna operating at 450-470 MHz ideally suited for LTE 450 access applications.

LMO4547 MIMO Omni Antenna

Configured with one vertically polarised port and one horizontally polarised port, the LMO4547 is a compact and attractive outdoor antenna suitable for fixed applications or for leisure marine used.

Specifying U.FL to SMA Adapter cables – how to get them right first time

30th March 2017

As a leading supplier of antenna products, we have built up a reputation for supplying quality RF coaxial cabling solutions to complement our antenna offering and in doing so now have a significant part of our customer base that sources coaxial cable assemblies from us. By having automated cable preparation and termination functions in-house we can often quickly and reliably supply RF coaxial cables to customers requirements with customised terminations at both ends.

One area that we have noticed confuses our customers, is U.FL to SMA pigtail or adapter cables. Some customers tend to have difficulty to identify what is a SMA Plug, SMA-Jack, RP-SMA etc. The U.FL bit is OK so here are few pointers to the SMA at the other identified correctly!!

A standard U.FL to SMA cable for us is a U.FL to SMA-Female Jack Bulkhead or Panel mount on 1.13mm coaxial cable. It looks like this:

In drawing form, the adapter cable above would look like this:

Cable measurements vary, but we calculate the cable length excluding the connectors to eliminate any doubt.

The U.FL pigtail can connect to SMA-Male Plug at the other of the cable- typically hex barrel, thread inside with a pin:

The U.FL pigtail can connect to a SMA-Female Jack (non-bulkhead) at the other of the cable- threaded barrel and no pin:

The U.FL pigtail can connect to a SMA-Female Jack Bulkhead at the other of the cable- threaded barrel, flange, nut, washer and no pin

The U.FL pigtail can connect to a RP-SMA Plug at the other of the cable- typically hex barrel, thread inside no pin:

The U.FL pigtail can connect to RP-SMA Jack at the other of the cable- threaded outer barrel, pin – this version is a bulkhead with flange, nut and washer

We hope this helps out in identifying the right cable. Please contact us at EAD for your U.FL to SMA adapter cable requirements.

New 915 MHz LoRa 3 dBi Pole-Mount Omni Antenna

23rd September 2016

EAD has today introduced a new 915 MHz LoRA 3 dBi outdoor omni-directional antenna for pole-mounting applications. Housed in a fibreglass tube, the PMO915-3 is cost-effective and durable solution for 915 MHz connectivity including LoRA deployments. Supplied with a pole-mount bracket and terminated in a N-Female connector for connected to customer-specific coaxial jumper cables such as RF240, the PMO915-3 offers a medium gain acccess solution.

PMO915-3 Omni Antenna

For more information and availability, please contact your local EAD distributor.

5.5 dBi high gain 868 MHz omni now available

28th June 2016

EAD is pleased to announce the introduction of the WMO8685, a 5.5 dBi 868 MHz outdoor omni antenna for the European licence-free bands and suitable for European SIGFOX and LoRa networks. It is housed in a fibreglass tube, with a chromed-brass base and a stainless steel bracket and is supplied with 5M RG58 as standard.

WMO8685 Omni Antenna

For more information on pricing and local distributors in your territory, please contact us.

EAD announces new 915 MHz high gain omni antenna

23rd June 2016

EAD today announces the pending arrival of the WMO9156 antenna – a 6 dBi 915 MHz Omni antenna for outdoor deployments. Supporting the licence-free 915 MHz frequency band, including the LoRA band, the WMO9156 is housed a glass fiber tube, has a chromed brass base and comes with a stainless steel bracket. It is supplied with 5M of RG58 as standard.

WMO9156 6 dBi Omni Antenna

The antenna measures 1045mm in length and weighs 950gr. For advance information on this antenna, pricing and availability, please contact EAD.

New Outdoor Omni covers 450 MHz and 700-2700 MHz LTE frequencies

7th June 2016

EAD (Embedded Antenna Design Ltd) is pleased to introduce a new innovative antenna covering both the 450 MHz LTE band and the 700-2700 MHz LTE frequencies in one single outdoor fibreglass omni antenna. Supplied with an Aluminium wall-mount L-bracket, the UWB45727 is a unique solution to address all-band LTE requirements.

UWB45727 Outdoor Omni Antenna

With a gain on 2.5 dBi in the low band and minimum of 4 dBi in the higher bands, UWB45727 antenna is an able performer at all frequency range and because it is terminated in a N-Female connector, the UWB45727 can mate to a range of low loss jumper cables so installations can be customised to fit the application.

For more information on the UWB45727 antenna or to find your local dealer, please contact EAD sales.

L-Mag, a 700-2700 MHz 4G/LTE mini magnetic antenna

9th March 2016

EAD is pleased to announce the introduction and initial availability of the L-Mag antenna. The L-Mag is a 700-2700 MHz 4G/LTE, multiband, mini magnetic antenna designed for fixed and mobile applications.

L-Mag mini magnetic antenna

Measuring just 110mm in overall length and 30mm at its base, the L-Mag is a compact solution for deployments requiring global 4G, LTE and multiband capability. Available as standard with 3M RG174 cable length and SMA-Male connector.

Please contact EAD or your local distributor for more information.

New UWB Omni antenna covers 600 MHz to 6 GHz

18th January 2016

EAD is pleased to introduce a new outdoor Fibreglass omni-directional antenna covering the frequency band 600 MHz to 6 GHz including 4G, LTE, 4G and cellular frequencies as well as WiFi bands. Housed in a weatherproof fibreglass sheath, the UWB6060 antenna is an ideal solution for jamming, scanning, monitoring and research. With a number of optional mounting choices and terminated in N-Female connector, the UWB6060 is a compact and robust antenna for applications required ultra wideband support.

For more information, please contact us.

New flexible 169 MHz whip antenna from EAD

7th September 2015

A new 169 MHz flexible whip antenna has been introduced by EAD to address applications using the EU licence-free 169 MHz frequency band.

SRW169 1/4 Wave whip antenna

The SRW169 is a robust and flexible 1/4 wave antenna terminated in a SMA-Male connector and is designed for mounting directly onto 169 MHz devices.

The SRW169 complements the existing 1/4 wave helical from EAD – the H169-SMA – and facilitates choices in the types of 169 MHz antennas used for metering and associated applications.

New articulating captive mount Pentaband and LTE antennas

31st August 2015

EAD is pleased to introduce two new multiposition captive stud mount antennas, the PTF2100 and the LTF7270. Based on our successful PTR2100 and WTR7270 antennas respectively, both antennas offer a terminal mount antenna solution without the need to use a bulkhead (or panelmount) SMA connector on the enclosure.

PTF2100/LTF7270 terminal antenna

Both antennas have an articulating base that locks in 3 positions, vertical, horizontal and at 45 degrees. The antennas mount by way of a threaded stud and are held in place by a locking nut. Through the middle of the stud a coaxial cable feeds the antennas via a IPEX (U.FL compatible) connector.

The PTF2100 and the LTF7270 are ideal for 3G/GSM and 4G/LTE Multiaband terminals/routers respectively where the radio modules have on board connectors and for applications where users should be discouraged from removing the antenna from the terminal. For more information on both antennas, please contact us.