MA208.A.AB.007 Datasheet, PDF (2/20 Pages) Taoglas antenna solutions – Adhesive Mount IP67 Antenna

1. Introduction
The Stream MA.208 GPS/LTE Cellular antenna is a low profile, heavy-duty, fully
IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna for use by RF professionals in telematics,
transportation and remote monitoring applications. The Stream is unique in the
market as it combines the highest possible efficiency and peak gain for GPS and all
cellular bands in 2G/3G/4G in a low profile compact format for mounting via high
quality first tier automotive approved 3M adhesive foam.
The patent pending design incorporates internally a custom Taoglas 35mm patch
antenna on an extended integral ground-plane to deliver more than 3.5dBiC gain. A
front-end SAW filter dramatically reduces radiated spurious emissions. The
extended ground-plane used with an innovative internal cellular PIFA also enables
the unique wide-band 2G/3G/4G response to deliver the highest performance
possible, at 3 metres cable length. Nothing else out there comes close in terms of
consistency of efficiency and peak gain at all cellular bands, with an awesome
70%+ at the LTE 700MHz band, again including 3 metres of cable loss. High
antenna efficiencies are absolutely critical in today’s 3G and 4G systems to
achieving targeted data-speeds and coverage.
All this is done while still maintaining 20dB isolation between antennas. The Stream
uses high-shielded PTFE dielectric ultra low-loss cables that maintain low
attenuation at all frequency bands, and high noise rejection, with an average loss of
only 0.3dB per meter (0.1dB per foot), compared to 0.7dB for RG58 and 1.2dB for
RG174. Because of this, the Stream maximizes chances of passing PTCRB and
network approvals first time. The Stream works best when attached to plastic or
glass, but can also be used on metal if some foam spacing is added.
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