COMPACT REACH XtendTM
(NN01-102) USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) Compact Reach XtendTM (NN01-102) Bluetooth, Zigbee, 802.11 b/g/n WLAN Ignion specializes in enabling effective mobile communications. Using Ignion 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. Ignion products are protected by Ignion patents. All this information contained within document is property of Ignion 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. Ignion is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. All our antennas are lead-free and RoHS compliant. Compact Reach XtendTM NN01-102 ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Last Update: June 2021 2 INDEX OF CHAPTERS 1. ANTENNA DESCRIPTION 2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3. ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS 6. PACKAGING 7. PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) 5 5 6 10 12 14 15 Last Update: June 2021 3 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ANTENNA DESCRIPTION 2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3. ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 3.1. EVALUATION BOARD 3.2. MATCHING NETWORK 3.3. VSWR AND EFFICIENCY 3.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (2.4 2.5 GHz), GAIN AND EFFICIENCY 3.5. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS 4. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4.1. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES 4.2. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INK 4.3. ANTENNA FOOTPRINT 5. ASSEMBLY PROCESS 6. PACKAGING 7. PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 10 11 12 14 15 Last Update: June 2021 4 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) ANTENNA DESCRIPTION The Compact Reach XtendTM chip antenna is engineered specifically for Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n and other wireless devices operating at the ISM 2.4 GHz band. Compact Reach XtendTM combines small form factor size and high performance to improve the functionality of your wireless devices. The Compact Reach XtendTM is a low-cost antenna solution that combines small form factor and high performance with integration flexibility making it ideal for small consumer electronics devices such as wireless headsets and USB dongles. TOP BOTTOM Material: The Compact Reach XtendTM antenna is built on glass epoxy substrate. APPLICATIONS BENEFITS Headsets, Headphones Medical devices Modules WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee... USB Dongles Sensors (bike speed, telemetry...) Military Digital cameras High efficiency and gain Cost-effective Small footprint Easy to use (pick and place) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Technical Features Average Efficiency Peak Gain VSWR Radiation Pattern Polarization Weight (approx.) Temperature Impedance Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.4 2.5 GHz 72.2 %
1.7 dBi
< 2:1 Omnidirectional Linear 0.1 g
-40 to +125 C 50 7.0 mm x 3.0 mm x 2.0 mm Table 1 Technical Features. Measures from the evaluation. See Figure 1 and picture on page 6. Please contact support@ignion.io if you require additional information on antenna integration or optimization on your PCB. Last Update: June 2021 5 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 3.1. EVALUATION BOARD The Ignion configuration used in testing the Compact Reach XtendTM chip antenna is displayed in Figure 1. Tolerance: 0.2mm Measure mm 41.0 23.0 47.0 8.0 26.0 6.5 A B C D E F Material: The evaluation is built on FR4 board substrate. is Thickness 1.0mm. Clearance Area: 23.0 mm x 6.5 mm (BxF) Figure 1 EB_NN01-102. Compact Reach XtendTM Evaluation Board. 3.2. MATCHING NETWORK The specs of a Ignion standard antenna are measured in their evaluation board, which is an ideal case. In a real design, components nearby the antenna, LCDs, 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 PI matching network as close as possible to the antenna feeding point. Do it in the ground plane area, not in the clearance area. This is a degree of freedom to tune the antenna 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 Compact Reach Xtend chip antenna may need a different matching network. To ensure optimal results, the use of high Q and tight tolerance components is highly recommended
(Murata components). If you need assistance to design your matching network beyond this application note, please contact support@ignion.io, or try our free-of-charge1 NN Wireless Fast-
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Last Update: June 2021 6 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) 3.3. VSWR AND EFFICIENCY VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) and Total Efficiency versus Frequency (GHz). Figure 2 VSWR and Efficiency (%) vs. Frequency (GHz). Last Update: June 2021 7 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) 3.4. RADIATION PATTERNS (2.4 2.5 GHz), GAIN AND EFFICIENCY Orientation: Antenna in Plane ZY Azimuth Cut = 90 Plane XY Elevation Cut = 0 Plane XZ Elevation Cut = 90 Plane YZ Peak Gain Gain Average Gain across the band 1.7 dBi 1.2 dBi Gain Range across the band (min, max) 0.7 <> 1.7 dBi Peak Efficiency Efficiency Average Efficiency across the band 75.7 %
72.2 %
Efficiency Range across the band (min, max) 68.9 75.7 %
Table 2 Antenna Gain and Efficiency within the 2.4 2.5 GHz band. Measures made in the evaluation board and in the Satimo STARGATE 32 anechoic chamber. Last Update: June 2021 8 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) 3.5. CAPABILITIES AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS Ignion specializes in the design and manufacture of optimized antennas for wireless applications, and with the provision of RF expertise to a wide range of clients. We offer turn-key antenna products and antenna integration support to minimize your time requirements and maximize return on investment throughout the product development process. We also provide our clients with the opportunity to leverage our in-house testing and measurement facilities to obtain accurate results quickly and efficiently. VSWR
S Parameters Radiation Pattern
Efficiency Agilent E5071B SATIMO STARGATE 32 Anechoic chambers and full equipped in-house lab Last Update: June 2021 9 22.533.544.555.56-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-20Return Loss (dB)Frequency (GHz)Left AntennaRight AntennaIsolationVSWR=222.533.544.555.56-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-20Return Loss (dB)Frequency (GHz)Left AntennaRight AntennaIsolationVSWR=2 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4.1. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES TOP SIDE BOTTOM The black circle located on the top side of the antenna indicates the feed pad. Measure A B C D mm 7.0 0.2 3.0 0.2 2.0 0.2 0.4 0.15 Measure E F G mm 1.1 0.1 2.2 0.1 4.0 0.2 Figure 3 Antenna Dimensions and Tolerances. The Compact Reach XtendTM chip antenna is compliant with the restriction of the use of hazardous substances (RoHS). The RoHS certificate can be downloaded from www.ignion.io. 4.2. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INK Next figure shows the correct colors of the antenna:
Acceptable color range Last Update: June 2021 10 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) 4.3. ANTENNA FOOTPRINT This antenna footprint applies for the reference evaluation board described on page 6 of this User Manual. Feeding line dimensions over the clearance zone described in Figure 4 apply for a 1.0 mm thickness FR4 PCB. Measure mm 7.0 3.0 1.5 0.2 2.6 3.6 3.0 0.5 4.7 1.5 A B C D E F G H I J Tolerance: 0.2mm Figure 4 Antenna Footprint Details. Other PCB form factors and configurations may require a different feeding configuration, feeding line dimensions and clearance areas. If you require support for the integration of the antenna in your design, please contact support@ignion.io Last Update: June 2021 11 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) ASSEMBLY PROCESS Figure 5 shows the back and front view of the Compact Reach XtendTM chip antenna, and indicates the location of the feeding point and the mounting pads:
Figure 5 Pads of the Compact Reach XtendTM chip antenna. As a surface mount device (SMD), this antenna is compatible with industry standard soldering processes. The basic assembly procedure for this antenna is as follows:
1. Apply a solder paste to the pads of the PCB. Place the antenna on the board. 2. Perform a reflow process according to the temperature profile detailed in Table 3, Figure 7 on page 13. 3. After soldering the antenna to the circuit board, perform a cleaning process to remove any residual flux. Ignion 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 6 Soldering Details. NOTE(*): Solder paste thickness after the assembly process will depend on the thickness of the soldering stencil mask. A stencil thickness equal to or larger than 127 microns (5 mils) is required. Last Update: June 2021 12 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) The Compact Reach XtendTM antenna should be assembled following either Sn-Pb or Pb-free assembly processes. 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 C / second (max.) PREHEAT REFLOW PEAK
- Temperature Min (Tsmin)
- Temperature Max (Tsmax)
- Time (tsmin to tsmax)
- Temperature (TL)
- Total Time above TL (tL)
- Temperature (Tp)
- Time (tp) RAMP-DOWN Rate Time from 25 C to Peak Temperature 150 C 200 C 60-180 seconds 217 C 60-150 seconds 260 C 20-40 seconds 6 C/second max 8 minutes max Table 3 Recommended soldering temperatures. Next graphic shows temperature profile (grey zone) for the antenna assembly process in reflow ovens. Figure 7 Temperature profile. Last Update: June 2021 13 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) PACKAGING The Compact Reach Xtend chip antenna is available in tape and reel packaging. Measure W A0 B0 K0 B1 D D1 Wmax E F K P P0 P2 mm 16.0 0.3 3.6 0.1 7.5 0.1 2.5 0.1 8.1 0.1 1.55 0.05 1.55 0.05 16.3 1.7 0.1 7.5 0.1 2.8 0.1 8.0 0.1 4.0 0.1 2.0 0.1 Figure 8 Tape Dimensions and Tolerances. Figure 9 Images of the tape. Measure A max G t max mm 330.0 1.0 17.5 0.2 21.5 0.2 Reel Capacity: 2500 antennas Figure 10 Reel Dimensions and Capacity. Last Update: June 2021 14 USER MANUAL COMPACT REACH XtendTM (NN01-102) PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION This document is property of Ignion, Not to disclose or copy without prior written consent PCN Number: NN19100002 Part Number identification:
Notification Date: October 07th, 2019 Part Number changes, it will be applied in all the document of the company (User Manual, Data Sheet, ) Previous Part Number FR05-S1-N-0-102 New Part Number NN01-102 Reason for Change:
Specs (electrical/mechanical) User Manual/Data Sheet Material/Composition Processing/Manufacturing Change description Manufacturing location Quality/Reliability Logistics X Other: Logo, product color and Part Number 1.- Part Number: From FR05-S1-N-0-102 FRACTUS to NN01-102 Ignion in the User Manual 2.- Color: From blue/white to white/black OLD NEW Comments:
1.- Electrical and Mechanical specs remain the same 2.- Footprint in the PCB to solder the chip antenna remains the same Identification method 1.- In the chip antennas, the changes are in the color, in the logo and in the part number User Manual X Available from:
Samples X Available from:
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