Fractus Antennas ALL mXTENDTM FR01-S4-220 User Manual

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ALL mXTEND

TM

(FR01-S4-220) – A standard antenna solution for

mobile frequency bands

Fractus Antennas specializes in enabling effective mobile communications. Using Fractus
Antennas technology, we design and manufacture optimized antennas to make your wireless
devices more competitive. Our mission is to help our clients develop innovative products and
accelerate their time to market through our expertise in antenna design, testing and
manufacturing.

ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna
component

FR01-S4-220

Some Fractus Antennas products are
protected by Fractus Antennas patents.

All information contained within this
document is property of Fractus Antennas
and is subject to change without prior

notice. Information is provided “as is” and

without warranties. It is prohibited to copy
or reproduce this information without prior
approval.

Fractus Antennas is an ISO 9001:2008
certified company. All our antennas are
lead-free and RoHS compliant.

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INDEX OF CHAPTERS

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-220 .......................................................................... 4

2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz) ................................ 5

3. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ........................................................... 10

4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-220.......................................................... 11

5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 13

6. PACKAGING .................................................................................................................... 15

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-220 .......................................................................... 4

2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz) ................................ 5

2.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ..................................................................................... 5

2.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960 MHz and 1710-2690 MHz) ...................... 5

3. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ........................................................... 10

4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-220.......................................................... 11

4.1. DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES, AND RoHS ............................................................. 11

4.2. COLOR RANGE FOR THE INK ................................................................................ 11

4.3. RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT FOR THE FR01-S4-220 ......................................... 12

5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS .................................................................................................... 13

6. PACKAGING .................................................................................................................... 15

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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FR01-S4-220

The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component has been specifically designed for providing
multiband performance in wireless devices (in particular in mobile devices), enabling worldwide
coverage by allowing operation in the communication standards GSM850, GSM900,
GSM1800/DCS, GSM1900/PCS, UMTS, LTE700, LTE800, LTE850, LTE900, LTE1700,
LTE1800, LTE1900, LTE2000, LTE2100, LTE2300, LTE2500, and LTE2600.

TOP

BOTTOM

Material: The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component is built on glass epoxy substrate.

APPLICATIONS

 Handsets
 Smartphones
 Tablets
 Phablets
 Laptop PCs
 Netbooks
 Modules
 Routers
 eBooks

BENEFITS

 High efficiency
 Small size
 Cost-effective
 Easy-to-use (pick and place)
 Multiband behaviour (worldwide

standards)

 Off-the-Shelf Standard Product (no

customization is required)

The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component belongs to a new generation of antenna solutions
based on the Virtual AntennaTM technology developed by Fractus. The technology is mainly
focused on replacing conventional antenna solutions by miniature and standard components.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020

research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 674491

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2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz)

2.1. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Technical features

698 – 960 MHz

1710 – 2690 MHz

Average Efficiency

> 55 %

> 75 %

Peak Gain

2.3 dBi

3.1 dBi

VSWR

< 3:1

Radiation Pattern

Omnidirectional

Polarization

Linear

Weight (approx.)

1.23 g.

Temperature

-40 to + 85 ºC

Impedance

50 

Dimensions

(L x W x H)

24.0 mm x 12.0 mm x 2.0 mm

Table 1 – Technical features. Measures from the Evaluation Board. See Figure 1. Note that for obtaining
comparable results, a ground plane length larger than 100 mm is recommended.

2.2. EVALUATION BOARDS 1 PORT (698-960 MHz and 1710-2690 MHz)

This Evaluation Board (part number: EB_FR01-S4-220-1B-2R-1P) integrates one ALL
mXTENDTM chip antenna component to provide operation in two frequency regions, from 698
MHz to 960 MHz and from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz. A UFL cable connects this single
input/output port to the SMA connector.

Measure

mm

A

142

B

130 C 60 D 15

Tolerance: ±0.2 mm

Material: The Evaluation Boards are built on
FR4 substrate. Thickness is 1 mm.

Figure 1 – EB_FR01-S4-220-1B-2R-1P. Evaluation

Board 1 port providing operation in 2 frequency ranges,
698 – 960MHz and 1710 – 2690MHz.

This product and its use are protected by at least one or more of the following patents and

patent applications PAT. US 9,130,259 B2; PAT. US 8,237,615 B2; and other domestic and

international patents pending. Additional information about patents related to this product is
available at www.fractusantennas.com/virtual-antenna/.

B

A

C

D

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2.2.1. MATCHING NETWORK

The specs of a Fractus Antennas standard product are measured in their Evaluation Board,

which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCD’s, batteries,

covers, connectors, etc. affect the antenna performance. This is the reason why it is highly
recommended placing pads compatible with 0402 and 0603 SMD components for a matching
network as close as possible to the feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the
clearance area. This provides a degree of freedom to tune the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna
component once the design is finished and taking into account all elements of the system
(batteries, displays, covers, etc.).

Please notice that different devices with different ground planes and different components
nearby the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component may need a different matching network.
To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly
recommended (Murata components).

698 MHz – 960 MHz and 1710 MHz – 2690 MHz

Value

Part Number

4.7 nH

LQW15AN4N7B80

12 nH

LQW15AN12NG00

1.2 pF

GJM1555C1H1R2WB01

1.1 pF

GJM1555C1H1R1WB01

9.1 nH

LQW15AN9N1G00

2.0 pF

GJM1555C1H2R0WB01

2.2 nH

LQW15AN2N2B80

Figure 2 – Matching network implemented in the Evaluation Board 1 port (Figure 1).

This matching network applies to this Evaluation Board. Other configurations would require a
matching network adjustment. Please contact [e-mail] for more information
related to the matching service for a chip antenna component.

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2.2.2. VSWR AND TOTAL EFFICIENCY

VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz).

Figure 3 – VSWR and Total Efficiency for the 698 – 960 MHz frequency range and for the 1710 – 2690

MHz frequency range (from the Evaluation Board) (Figure 1).

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2.2.3. RADIATION PATTERNS (698-960 MHz), GAIN AND EFFICIENCY

Measurement System Set-Up

Evaluation Board in Plane XY

θ = 90º Plane XY at 750 MHz and 890 MHz

 = 0º Plane XZ at 750 MHz and 890 MHz

 = 90º Plane YZ at 750 MHz and 890 MHz

Gain

Peak Gain

2.3 dBi

Average Gain across the band

0.8 dBi

Gain Range across the band (min, max)

-0.8 <–> 2.3 dBi

Efficiency

Peak Efficiency

71.1 %

Average Efficiency across the band

60.7 %

Efficiency Range across the band (min, max)

40.2 – 71.1 %

Table 2 – Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency from the Evaluation Board (Figure 1) within the 698 – 960
MHz frequency range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber.

X

Y

Z



θ

X

Y

Z

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60
90

210

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60
90

210

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60
90

210

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60
90

210

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60
90

210

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2.2.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (1710-2690 MHz) GAIN, AND EFFICIENCY

Measurement System Set-Up

Evaluation Board in Plane XY

θ = 90º Plane XY at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and

2.69 GHz

 = 0º Plane XZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and

2.69 GHz

 = 90º Plane YZ at 1.71 GHz, 2.2 GHz and

2.69 GHz

Gain

Peak Gain

3.1 dBi

Average Gain across the band

2.5 dBi

Gain Range across the band (min, max)

1.6 <–> 3.1 dBi

Efficiency

Peak Efficiency

90.3 %

Average Efficiency across the band

82.1 %

Efficiency Range across the band (min, max)

71.6 – 90.3 %

Table 3 – Antenna Gain and Total Efficiency for the Evaluation Board (Figure 1) within the 1710 – 2690
MHz frequency range. Measures made in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber.

X

Y

Z



θ

X

Y

Z

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210
180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210
180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210
180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

180

240

270

310

330
120

150

0

30

60

90

210

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

180

240

270

310

330

120

150

0

30

60

90

210
180

240

270

310

330

120

150

0

30

60

90

210
180

240

270

310

330

120

150

0

30

60

90

210
180

240

270

310

330

120

150

0

30

60

90

210

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3. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Fractus Antennas specializes in designing and manufacturing optimized antennas for wireless
applications and providing our clients with RF expertise. We offer turn-key antenna products
and antenna integration support to minimize your time requirement and maximize your return on
investment during your product development efforts. We also provide our clients with the
opportunity to leverage our in-house testing and measurement facilities to obtain accurate
results quickly and efficiently.

Agilent E5071B

VSWR

&

S Parameters

Radiation

Pattern

&

Efficiency

SATIMO STARGATE 32

Anechoic chambers and full equipped in-house lab

2 2 .5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6

-20

-18

-16

-14

-12

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

0

Return Lo ss (dB)

Freque nc y (GHz)

Left Ante nna
Right An tenn a
Isolatio n

VSWR=2

2 2 .5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6

-20

-18

-16

-14

-12

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

0

Return Lo ss (dB)

Freque nc y (GHz)

Left Ante nna
Right An tenn a
Isolatio n

VSWR=2

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4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FR01-S4-220

4.1. DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES, AND RoHS

TOP

SIDE

BOTTOM

Dimension

mm

Dimension

mm

A

24.0 ± 0.15

B

12.0 ± 0.15

C (height)

2.0 ± 0.02

D

3.0 ± 0.05

E

0.5 ± 0.05

F

4.0 ± 0.05

G

1.5 ± 0.05

Figure 4 – ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component dimensions and tolerances.

The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 is compliant with the restriction of
the use of hazardous substances (RoHS). For more information, please contact

[e-mail].

4.2. COLOR RANGE FOR THE INK

Next figure shows the range of the colors in the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component:

Acceptable color range

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4.3. RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT FOR THE FR01-S4-220

Assuming that the ALL mXTEND

TM

chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 is placed in the

clearance area of the PCB, see below the recommended footprint dimensions.

Figure 5 – Footprint dimensions for the single chip antenna component.

For additional support in the integration process, please contact [e-mail].

Measure

mm

A

18.0

B

4.0 C 3.1

D

3.1

Tolerance: ±0.05mm

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5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS

Figure 6 shows the back and front views of the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01­S4-220. Due to the product configuration, the feeding pad can only be the pad 1.

Figure 6 – Pads of the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220.

As a surface mount device (SMD), the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component is compatible
with industry standard soldering processes. The basic assembly procedure for the ALL
mXTENDTM chip antenna component is as follows:

1. Apply a solder paste on the pads of the PCB. Place the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna
component on the board.

2. Perform a reflow process according to the temperature profile detailed in Table 4, Figure 8.

3. After soldering the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component to the circuit board, perform a
cleaning process to remove any residual flux. Fractus Antennas recommends conducting a
visual inspection after the cleaning process to verify that all reflux has been removed.

The drawing below shows the soldering details obtained after a correct assembly process:

Figure 7 – Soldering Details.

NOTE(*): Solder paste thickness after the assembly process will depend on the thickness of the

soldering stencil mask. A stencil thickness equal or larger than 127 microns (5 mils) is
required.

ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component

PCB

Solder Paste

ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component

PCB

~ 0.1* mm

Mounting Pads (2, 3, 4): solder the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component

mounting pads to the soldering pad on the PCB. These pads must NOT be grounded.

Feed Pad (1): The location of the 4 pads is fully symmetrical. Align the feed pad with the feeding line on
the PCB. See section 4.3.

1

2 3 4

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The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 can be assembled following the
Pb-free assembly process. According to the Standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C, the
temperature profile suggested is as follows:

Phase

Profile features

Pb-Free Assembly (SnAgCu)

RAMP-UP

Avg. Ramp-up Rate (Tsmax to Tp)

3 ºC / second (max.)

PREHEAT

- Temperature Min (Tsmin)

- Temperature Max (Tsmax)

- Time (tsmin to tsmax)

150 ºC
200 ºC
60-180 seconds

REFLOW

- Temperature (TL)

- Total Time above TL (tL)

217 ºC
60-150 seconds

PEAK

- Temperature (Tp)

- Time (tp)

260 ºC
20-40 seconds

RAMP-DOWN

Rate

6 ºC/second max

Time from 25 ºC to Peak Temperature

8 minutes max

Table 4 – Recommended soldering temperatures.

Next graphic shows temperature profile (grey zone) for the ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna
component assembly process reflow ovens.

Figure 8 – Temperature profile.

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6. PACKAGING

The ALL mXTENDTM chip antenna component FR01-S4-220 is delivered in tape and reel
packaging.

Measure

mm

Ao

12.3 ± 0.1

Bo

24.3 ± 0.1

Ko

2.5 ± 0.1

W

44.0 ± 0.3

D0

1.55 ± 0.05

P1

16.0 ± 0.1

P0

4.0 ± 0.1

P2

2.0 ± 0.1

E

1.75 ± 0.1

F

20.2 ± 0.1

S

40.4 ± 0.3

T

0.3 ± 0.05

Figure 9 – Tape dimensions and Tolerances.

Figure 10 – Image of the tape.

Measure

mm

A

330  1.0

G

17.5  0.2

tMAX

21.5  0.2

Reel Capacity: 1500 pcs

Figure 11 – Reel Dimensions and Capacity.

P

1

P

0

E

F

W

P

2

B

0

K

0

T

S

A

0

D

0