Wake-up Call for the IoT Industry: Quectel Unleashes New Antenna Arsenal
In a bold move, Quectel Wireless Solutions has dropped a series of new antennas that’s about to shake up the IoT landscape. The company’s latest additions include the YECT005W1A and YECT004W1A ultra-wide band 5G antennas, the YEMN302Q1A combo antenna series, the YECT028W1A and YECT003W1A 5G and 4G antennas, the YFNF915F3AM and YFNF868F3AM LoRa antennas, and the YFBC001WWA Wi-Fi antenna and YFGC007E3A GNSS antenna.
“We’re not messing around here,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “We’re making a statement by introducing the latest additions to our antenna p o r te. We’re committed to ensuring our products complement our expansive module range and meet customer demands. Our antennas are optimized and pre-tested with our module portfolio, making design, integration, and testing faster and easier for our customers.”
The new YECT004W1A and YECT005W1A ultra-wide band 5G antennas offer broad coverage from 600-6000MHz, with backward compatibility to support 4G, 3G, and 2G networks, as well as LTE Cat M and narrowband IoT (NB-IoT). The antennas are terminated with an SMA male connector and are ideal for applications requiring discrete installation. This low-profile, terminal-mount, omni-directional antenna is easy to install, with maximum durability assured by its PC + ABS enclosure. Both antennas measure 135mm x 15.6mm x 13mm, while the YECT004W1A version is an IP67-rated product.
But that’s not all. The YEMN302Q1A combo antenna series is capable of integrating various antennas, including 5G, 4G, GNSS, and Wi-Fi antennas, to support communication functions such as 5G MIMO, 4G, GNSS, and Wi-Fi. These antenna units can be mounted on device surfaces using screws, adhesive, or other methods, and support multiple connector types and cable lengths. This series offers a more flexible and reliable high-performance antenna solution for outdoor applications.
The YECT028W1A external 5G antenna covers 5G NR Sub-6GHz frequency bands and is compatible with 4G/3G/2G/LPWA bands. The YECT003W1A external 4G antenna covers main 4G LTE bands and is compatible with 3G/2G/LPWA bands as well.
The YFNF915F3AM and YFNF868F3AM LoRa antennas are compatible with Quectel’s industrial, scientific & medical (ISM) range, making them ideal for smart metering, remote monitoring, and telematics applications. The YFNF915F3AM antenna measures 120.2mm x 25mm and provides coverage from 910-930MHz, while the YFNF868F3AM antenna measures 70mm x 40mm and provides coverage from 863-870MHz. Both antennas are supplied with a 150mm cable, terminated with IPEX MHF 1 connector, and are available with customized cable lengths and connectors.
The Quectel YFBC001WWA is a compact, SMT mountable ceramic chip antenna designed for Wi-Fi applications. Measuring a mere 1.6mm x 0.8mm x 0.4mm, it’s perfect for devices with limited space, such as Wi-Fi, WLAN, BT, Zigbee, and 802.11 terminals.
The YFGC007E3A GNSS Antenna is a compact unit featuring a PCB and ceramic buckle mount design. Optimized for GNSS L1 and L5 frequencies, it measures 50mm by 50mm by 14.5mm and operates within the 1164-1189MHz and 1559-1606MHz bands. An IPEX MHF 1 connector completes the package.
Quectel is currently exhibiting at MWC Las Vegas. Book a meeting to find out more about the company’s range of products.
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