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1.Introduction

The PA.26A is an SMT LTE 4G antenna designed for direct SMT mount on the device

PCB. It provides highest efficiency in the smallest form SMT form factor, 35*5*6mm.

Due to its rectangular shape and compact size the PA.26A is very easy to integrate

and can be mounted directly on the edge of the PCB. Matching is accomplished

using a pi network. Using SMT (On-Board) antennas saves on labor, cable, and

connector costs. SMT antennas also lead to higher integration yield rates, higher

transmit power and higher sensitivity.

The PA.26A operates at all common 4G/3G/2G LTE bands; 698MHz to 960MHz,

1710MHz to 2700MHz.

Typical applications:

- Telematics Control Unit (TCU)

- HD Video over LTE

- First Responder and Emergency Services

- Intelligent Transport Systems

- Internet of Things (IoT)

- High Definition Video Broadcast Systems

- Wireless LTE M2M Devices

- Medical Devices

The antenna dimensions and footprint are exactly the same as the PA.25A,

providing customers with a drop-in conversion from 2G/3G to 4G systems. Care

should be taken to follow layout instructions and place antenna on the edge of board

with adequate clearance to metal. Also minimum ground-plane requirements must

be met to achieve targeted efficiencies. Taoglas provides optimization services for

matching, and active TRP, TIS and RSE testing. Please contact your regional Taoglas

sales office for support.