Quectel has expanded its antenna portfolio with the launch of two 5G antennas, the YECT004W5AM and YECT005WFA.

The YECT004W5AM (www.quectel.com/product/yect004w5am-5g-terminal-mount-antenna) is a 5G terminal mount external dipole antenna measuring 140 by 15.6 by 13mm. The antenna delivers 5G connectivity while supporting 2G, 3G and 4G networks, and comes equipped with a Fakra female code Z connector for secure and versatile integration.

For applications where the antenna is required to be discreet, this low-profile omnidirectional antenna is easy to install and offers durability thanks to its IP67-rated blended polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) enclosure. The antenna is Reach and RoHS compliant.

The YECT005WFA (www.quectel.com/product/yect005wfa-5g-terminal-mount-antenna) 5G exterior antenna is a terminal mount whip dipole antenna offering 5G coverage as well as backwards compatibility to support previous generations of cellular connectivity. The antenna measures 135 by 15.6 by 13mm, weighs approximately 16g and operates from -40 to +85˚C.

The antenna is terminated with a reverse polarity sub-miniature version RP SMA male connector which makes it suitable for use cases that require the antenna to be discreetly positioned. This antenna also features a PC and ABS enclosure that can withstand harsh weather conditions and handle high and low temperatures.

Both antennas operate in the 600 to 6000MHz frequency band to bring 5G connectivity to a wide range of use cases. The antennas are suitable for applications in gateways and routers, smart meters, vending machines, industrial IoT, smart homes and connected enterprises. The operating efficiency the antennas offer means they can support power and space-constrained devices in these sectors while supporting low latency, high-speed 5G coverage.

Incorporating hinged RP SMA male connectors helps deployed devices achieve the optimum position. The hinged structure adopted further assists in avoiding signal interference from other antennas or obstructions from objects by enabling rotation to different directions when mounted on the terminal.

“We’re delighted to be able to bring the YECT005WFA and YECT004W5AM 5G antennas to the market,” said David Wei, senior product director at Quectel Wireless (www.quectel.com). “These external, surface-mount antennas bring 5G connectivity to a wide range of devices for the first time and are ready to enable a new generation of 5G devices. In addition, Quectel’s comprehensive range of antenna engineering and development services can be accessed by customers to ensure optimised performance and deployment.”

In addition to supplying antennas, Quectel also offers antenna design support which includes simulation, testing and manufacturing for customised antennas. These can be custom designed to ensure the antenna deployment scenario aligns precisely with the developers’ application requirements.

Quectel’s regional R&D centres, coupled with its global network of antenna experts, are ready to help meet the requirements of device designers, developers and deployment specialists as they roll-out 5G-capable antennas to their customers.