SkyeModule M1 Antenna Design Guide
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Overview
This antenna design guide provides some basic theory as well as several practical examples of how
to design high performance cost effective RFID antennas for use with the SkyeTek M1 RFID reader
module.
All antenna connections are made at the Antenna Connector J2.
Figure 2-1: Antenna Connector
J2
Pin
Name
Description
1
GND
Antenna Ground.
2
ANT
Antenna Output pin. ANT provides 50 ohms output for matching an
external antenna. Jumper ANT to INT to enable the on-board antenna.
3
INT
Internal Antenna pin. Jumper INT to ANT to enable the on-board
antenna. Remove the jumper between INT and ANT to disable the on-
board antenna and connect an external antenna.
Table 2-1: J2 Pin Descriptions
