MA230LBC002 Datasheet, PDF (2/24 Pages) List of Unclassifed Manufacturers – MA.230 Stream 3 in 1 High Performance Adhesive Mount Combination Antenna

1. Introduction
The Stream 3in1 MA230 GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO, LTE Cellular 4G/3G/2G and
Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz 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 3in1 is unique in the market as
it combines the highest possible efficiency and peak gain for
GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO, Wi-Fi dual-band 2.4/5GHz and all cellular bands in
4G/3G/2G in a low profile compact format for mounting via high quality first tier
automotive approved 3M adhesive foam.
Many module manufacturers specify peak gain limits for any antennas that are
to be connected to that module. Those peak gain limits are based on free-space
conditions. In practice, the peak gain of an antenna tested in free-space can
degrade by at least 1 or 2dBi when put inside a device. So ideally you should go
for a slightly higher peak gain antenna than mentioned on the module
specification to compensate for this effect, giving you better performance.
Upon testing of any of our antennas with your device and a selection of
appropriate layout, integration technique, or cable, Taoglas can make sure any
of our antennas’ peak gain will be below the peak gain limits. Taoglas can then
issue a specification and/or report for the selected antenna in your device that
will clearly show it complying with the peak gain limits, so you can be assured
you are meeting regulatory requirements for that module.
For example, a module manufacturer may state that the antenna must have less
than 2dBi peak gain, but you don’t need to select an embedded antenna that has
a peak gain of less than 2dBi in free-space. This will give you a less optimized
solution. It is better to go for a slightly higher free-space peak gain of 3dBi or
more if available. Once that antenna gets integrated into your device,
performance will degrade below this 2dBi peak gain due to the effects of GND
plane, surrounding components, and device housing. If you want to be
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