Data Sheet

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RM1xx LoRa/BLE Modules
Datasheet
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6.2 Host PCB Land Pattern and Antenna Keep-out for RM1xx
Application Notes
1. Ensure there is no copper in the antenna ‘keep out area’ on any layers of the host PCB. Also keep all mounting
hardware or any metal clear (Refer to 5.2.2) on of the area to reduce effects of proximity detuning the antenna
and to help antenna radiate properly.
3. For best BLE chip antenna performance, the module MUST be placed on the edge of the host PCB (preferably in
the corner) with the antenna facing the corner. If RM1xx is not placed in corner, but on edge of host PCB, the
antenna “Keep Out Area” is extended (see Note 4).
4. RM1xx development board has an RM1xx placed on the edge of the PCB board (and not in corner) the Antenna
keep out area is extended out to the corner of the development board, see section PCB Layout on Host PCB -
General. This was used for module development and antenna performance evaluation.
5. Ensure no exposed copper under module on host PCB.
6. The user may modify the PCB land pattern dimensions based on their experience and / or process capability.