† 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Flexible Antenna with Balanced Transmission 146153 RoHS-compliant, Halogen-free Dual-band transmission-balanced antennas combine ground-plane independence with high-radiation efficiency for better connectivity and faster wireless device processing Features and Benefits Balanced antenna with ground-plane independent design Reduces engineering resources and costs needed to mitigate PCB ground-induced radiation High radiation efficiency with 34.90 by 9.00 mm Offers total efficiency values of 75% minimum in the strip antenna 2.4GHz band and 70% minimum in the 5GHz band † Series 146153 Wi-Fi-ready dual-band antennas Poly-flexible, double-sided adhesive tape on antenna Enables easy peel-and-stick mounting anywhere within the device casing Coaxial cable to center-fed antenna attachment with Ensures robust antenna reliability and connectivity to over 18.0N of pull force radio device Wide selection of micro-coaxial cable lengths from Extends connectivity for maximum design flexibility 50 to 300mm Applications Telehealth devices Telecommunications/Networking Consumer Electronics (CE) Applications Wi-Fi devices Cameras Wireless LAN (WLAN) Mobile gaming devices IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices Personal navigation devices Industrial applications Wireless internet TV and audio devices Machine to machine (M2M) communication Medical Smartmeters Telemedicine and telehealth device § Automotive applications 2.4GHz ZigBee IEEE 802.15.4 devices Smartmeters ‡ Bluetooth devices 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band systems and Infotainment devices wireless devices Mobile hotspots Product Features Topside of the poly- Double -sided adhesive on the reverse flexible antenna Top and underside views of the Infotainment devices UFL-type connector Micro-coaxial cable This dipole-style antenna offers balanced Upon removal of its tape liner, the antenna can transmission throughout the entire connection be applied anywhere within the device chassis. regardless of cable length The UFL-type connector at the extreme end of the antenna is secured to the application’s device radio (not shown in the illustration) Wireless Internet TV † ‡ Wi-Fi is a registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. § ZIGBEE is a registered trademark of trademark of ZigBee Alliance. 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Flex Antenna with balanced transmission 146153 RoHS-compliant, Halogen-free Specifications Reference Information Electrical specifications (5 GHz) include: Mechanical Packaging: PE film f_start (MHz): 5150 Pull Force: > 18.0N Mates With: Surface-mount, micro-coaxial jack f_end (MHz): 5850 Physical (Part Number: 73412-0110) Return Loss S11 (dB): Refer to table Thickness: 0.10mm Designed In: mm Total Eff. (dB): Refer to table Operating Temperature: -30 to +85°C RoHS: Yes Peak Gain (dBi): Refer to table Halogen Free: Yes Polarization: Linear Glow Wire Compliant: No Input Impedance (Ohms): 50 Electrical specifications (2.4 GHz) include: f_start (MHz): 2400 f_end (MHz): 2483.5 Return Loss S11 (dB): Refer to table Total Eff. (dB): Refer to table Peak Gain (dBi): Refer to table Polarization: Linear Input Impedance (Ohms): 50 Ordering Information Flexi-Antenna Miniature Coaxial Cable Order No. Frequency Range (GHz) Return Loss S11 (db) Peak Gain (dBi) Total Efficiency (%) Dimensions Lengths (mm) 2.4 - 2.5 < -10 3.2 > 78 146153-0050 50 5.15 - 5.85 < -10 4.75 > 75 2.4 - 2.5 < -10 3.0 > 75 146153-0100 100 5.15 - 5.85 < -10 4.5 > 70 2.4 - 2.5 < -10 2.8 > 72 146153-0150 150 5.15 - 5.85 < -10 4.2 > 66 34.90 by 9.00mm 2.4 - 2.5 < -10 2.6 > 69 146153-0200 200 5.15 - 5.85 < -10 4.0 > 62 2.4 - 2.5 < -10 2.4 > 66 146153-0250 250 5.15 - 5.85 < -10 3.7 > 58 2.4 - 2.5 < -10 2.2 > 63 146153-0300 300 5.15 - 5.85 < -10 3.3 > 55 Unique And Useful Differentation vs. Similar Molex Product Product and Technical Differences Attribute 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Flexible Antenna with Balanced Transmission (Series 146153) 2.4/5GHz Standalone Antenna (Series 47950) Operating Frequencies 2.4/5GHz 2.4/5GHz Dipole-style, Yes Yes Center-feed design Ground-plane independence Yes Yes Total Radiation Efficiency Total Efficiency values of 75% minimum in the 2.4GHz band Total Efficiency values of 75% minimum in the 2.4GHz band with 34.9 by 9.00 mm and 70% minimum in the 5GHz band and 60% minimum in the 5GHz band 2 (1.37 by 0.34 ) [Remark: Signal attenuation along cable affects Total Radiation Efficiency] [Remark: Signal attenuation along cable affects Total Radiation Efficiency] version antenna Antenna resonance is not affected by cable length of balanced antenna. Cable length affects transmission balance. Transmission characteristics Consistent antenna performance Antenna performance varies greatly with cable length Wi-Fi-ready Yes Yes Micro coaxial cable lengths 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300mm 100, 150, 200mm Environmentally sustainable Yes, RoHS-compliant, Halogen-free Yes, RoHS-compliant, Halogen-free www.molex.com/link/standard_antennas.html Order No. 987650-5892 Printed in USA/KC/2015.08 ©2015 Molex