Quectel 4G/5G, LPWA and GNSS antennas

Quectel Wireless Solutions has launched a range of antennas designed to meet a spectrum of requirements. The new antennas include the YEMN926J1A, a 9-in-1 5G screw mount combo antenna that offers high performance for 5G networks and is designed with a screw mount for ease of installation, and the YECW000N1A, an external antenna optimised for low power wide area (LPWA) networks. Quectel has also launched the YEGT000W8A, an advanced active global satellite navigation system (GNSS) L1 and L5 antenna, suitable for precise positioning and timing. These antennas are designed to meet the demands of modern connectivity requirements.

The YEMN926J1A includes a GNSS antenna and measures 167 x 57 mm. Both RoHS and REACH compliant, the combo antenna also is IP67 and IP69K rated, which means it offers protection against ingress of dust and airborne particles as well as protection against water and liquids including immersion in up to 1 m of water. The product can also withstand washdown pressure of 80–100 bar in phases of 14–16 L/min at temperatures of up to 80°C.

The YECW000N1A external antenna is optimised for LPWA connections. With dimensions of 149.73 x 49.91 x 35.5 mm, the antenna operates in the 450–470 MHz, 700–960 MHz and 1710–2690 MHz frequency bands. The external 4G antenna covers the main LTE bands and is also compatible with 3G, 2G and LPWA bands.

RoHS compliant, the YECW000N1A has been designed so it is minimally influenced by the internal environment of devices it is connected to. This enables it to deliver better efficiency, radiation and gain while providing optimised performance for customers’ products. Quectel also offers flexible installation options with custom cable lengths and connectors available.

The YEGT000W8A supports the 1164–1189 MHz and 1559–1606 MHz frequency bands. With dimensions of 65 x 45 mm, the GNSS antenna is RoHS and IP67 compliant. The antenna offers a choice of configurations to provide the most suitable polarisation type and was developed for 5G RAN timing.