Datasheet Splatch SP610 Embedded LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT Monopole Antenna Linx Technologies Splatch SP610 is a surface- mount monopole antenna for embedded LTE and cellular IoT (LTE-M and NB-IoT) applications. The SP610 specifically supports low-frequency LTE bands from 698 MHz to 960 MHz, notably the 700 MHz bands, and 1710 MHz to 2700 MHz making it an outstanding antenna for LTE and cellular low- power wide-area (LPWA) applications in North America, Europe and worldwide. The SP610 uses a grounded-line technique to achieve outstanding performance when subject to nearby sources of interference. It is available in tape and reel packaging and is designed for reflow-solder mounting directly to a printed circuit board for high-volume applications. Features Applications 700 MHz bands Cellular IoT: LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT Efficiency 61% Worldwide LTE, UMTS and GSM Peak Gain 5.1 dBi Low-power, wide-area (LPWA) VSWR 3.4 Smart Home networking Compact package Sensing and remote monitoring 40 mm x 10 mm x 2.8 mm Internet of Things (IoT) devices Excellent performance with small ground plane (102 mm x 45 mm) Resistant to proximity effect from nearby interferers Direct surface-mount PCB attachment Reflow- or hand-solder assembly Selected Carrier and Regional Performance Carrier (Region) LTE Bands Maximum VSWR AT&T, T-Mobile (North America) 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 29, 30, 66 3.4 Verizon (North America) 2, 4, 5, 13, 66 3.4 Sprint (North America) 25, 26 3.4 Europe, Latin America 1, 3, 8, 20, 28 3.4 Ordering Information Part Number Description ANT-LTE-SP610-T Tape and reel (1000 per reel, lower quantities available) AEK-SP610 Antenna evaluation kit Available from Linx Technologies and select distributors and representatives. Splatch SP610 Datasheet Electrical Specifications LTE-SP610 12, 13, 14, 17, 26, 28, 29 5, 8, 20 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 25, 66 30, 40 7, 41 Frequency Range 698 MHz to 803 MHz 791 MHz to 960 MHz 1710 MHz to 2200 MHz 2305 MHz to 2400 MHz 2496 MHz to 2690 MHz VSWR (max.) 3.4 3.4 3.1 3.0 5.0 Peak Gain (dBi) 5.1 5.1 5.3 4.9 2.7 Avg. Gain (dBi) -2.3 -2.4 -1.3 -1.7 -3.0 Efficiency (%) 61 60 80 71 52 Polarization Linear Radiation Omnidirectional Max Power 10 W Wavelength 1/4-wave Electrical Type Monopole Impedance 50 Connection Surface-mount Weight 1.5 g (0.05 oz) Dimensions 40 mm x 10 mm x 2.8 mm (1.6 in x 0.4 in x 0.1 in) Operating Temp. -40 C to +120 C ESD Sensitivity NOT ESD sensitive. As a best practice, Linx may use ESD packaging. Electrical specifications and plots measured with a 102 mm x 45 mm (4.0 in x 1.77 in) reference ground plane. VSWR Figure 1 provides the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) across the SP610 bandwidth. VSWR describes the power reflected from the antenna back to the radio. A lower VSWR value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency. Reflected power is also shown on the right-side vertical axis as a gauge of the percentage of transmitter power reflected back from the antenna. 5 40 4 30 3 20 2 10 1 0 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 Frequency (MHz) Figure 1. SP610 VSWR with Frequency Band Highlights 2 VSWR 698 803 960 1710 2200 2305 2400 2496 2690 Reflected Power (%)