rev: 1 .0 ju ly 20 , 2015 page | 1 wpant40007 flexible cellula r antenna for smart meters (ami) wpant40007 -ce 12.6?? rg178 with mcx m ale connector note: different cable and connector style requests can be accommodated . application this compact antenna is tuned to perform the best when wra pped around an energy meter. it s ptcrb focused high performance design is specifically tailored to sustain high noise environments that exist in a typical energy meter . we can assist your engineers to optimize mounting positions for these antennas in your specific application and can further help to t rouble shoot system integration issues such as trp/tis and fcc requirements. electrical properties operating frequency 824 ? 894 m hz 185 0 ? 199 0 m hz approximate antenna impedance [ ? ] 50? 50? vswr ( typical )* < 2.5 :1 < 2.5 :1 peak gain [dbi] (typical) * 3.5 dbi 3.5 dbi efficiency [%] (typical) * 60 % 65 % polarization linear linear pattern near omni - directional near omni - directional * note : the above mentioned relevant performance metrics are recorded with the antenna wrapped around (installed) the meter?s surfa ce, inside the upper plastic cap/drum. any modifications with regards to the application/use of this antenna (as defined in this specification) may change antenna performance characterist ics. since this is an embedded antenna, p erf ormance will vary based on the a ntenna placement within the met er & also with the variance of the c able routing. mechanical / environmental properties antenna dimensions 4 ?? x 1 ?? x 0.01?? (103 mm x 2 5 mm x 0. 2 5 mm ) antenna color black operating / storage temperature -40 o c to +90 o c uv tolerance 100% uv resistant environmental meets standards for ul 94v - 0 hazardous materials rohs compliant
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