GE866-QUAD Hardware User Guide
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Mod. 0805 2011-07 Rev.2
7.
Antenna
The antenna connection and board layout design are the most important aspect in
the full product design as they strongly affect the product overall performance,
hence read carefully and follow the requirements and the guidelines for a proper
design.
7.1.
GSM Antenna Requirements
As suggested on the Product Description the antenna and antenna transmission line
on PCB for a Telit GE866-QUAD device shall fulfill the following requirements:
ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS
Frequency range
824-894 MHz GSM850 band
880-960 MHz GSM900 band
1710-1885MHz DCS1800 band
1850-1990MHz PCS1900 band
Gain
1.4dBi @ GSM900 and 3dBi @ DCS1800
1.4dBi @ GSM850 and 3dBi @ PCS1900
Impedance
50 Ohm
Input power
> 2 W
VSWR absolute max
≤ 10:1 (limit to avoid permanent damage)
VSWR recommended
≤ 2:1 (limit to fulfill all regulatory requirements)
7.1.1.
GE866-QUAD Antenna
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PCB line Guidelines
When using the Telit GE866-QUAD module, since there's no antenna connector on
the module, the antenna must be connected to the GE866-QUAD through the PCB
with the antenna pad (pin G2).
WARNING:
High Frequency harmonics may still not be sufficiently attenuated in the GE866’s
small package. The suggested Pi network, between antenna output of the module
and antenna connector on application board, is used to meet the standard
specifications.
In first designs its use is strongly recommended.