Data Sheet

Fullpower Labs Proprietary Information
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MODULE ENGINEERING SUGGESTIONS
Recommended RF Switches and Connectors
Type: RF Switch/Connector
Description: SWITCH SMD RF 50 OHMS IMPEDANCE DC TO 11GHz
MFG P/N: Murata MM8030-2610RJ3
Distributor P/N: Digi-Key 490-5907-2-ND
Type: RF SMA Connector
Description: CONN PTH SMA 5-PIN RF 50 OHMS R/A
MFG P/N: Molex 731000114
Distributor P/N: Digi-Key WM5525-ND
Antenna Information and Layout
Antenna design and RF layout are critical in a wireless system that transmits and receives electromagnetic
radiation in free space.
Other important general layout considerations for RF trace, power supply decoupling, via holes, PCB stackup,
antenna and grounding are critical. The RF layout together with the radio matching network needs to be properly
designed to ensure that most of the power from the radio reaches the antenna and vice versa.
PCB Antenna: This is a trace drawn on the PCB. This trace is a Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA) which consists
of a monopole antenna running parallel to a ground plane and grounded at one end. The antenna is fed from an
intermediate point a distance from the grounded end A PCB antenna requires more PCB area, but is cheaper. It
has easy manufacturability and has great wireless range.
Antenna tuning ensures that the antenna impedance is matched to 50 Ω looking towards the antenna. Radio
tuning ensures that the impedance looks 50 Ω, looking towards the chip, when the chip is in the receive mode.
The antenna Gain: 2dBi
Antenna manufacturer: Fullpower Technologies, Inc.