Gain Polarization
custom designs for critical data transmission
Antennas
& Assemblies
Patch Antennas are lightweight and versatile
offering a typical gain response from 0 dBi to
3 dBi for half-power beamwidths of 110° for
both satellite and terrestrial based applications…
AA7-AA8
Antenna Assemblies can be designed
and optimized for a wide range of wireless
applications. Antenna types include aperture,
slots, loops / magnetic dipole, planar, helical,
beam forming-static, custom networks and
switched arrays… AA5-AA6
Antenna Solutions
Finding the ideal antenna to ensure the wireless
reception of your system can be a challenge.
We design and build custom application-specific
antennas exceeding your electrical and mechanical
parameters. Our antenna specialists use
sophisticated simulation software and in-house
testing to optimize your antenna. And our vertical
integration allows us to use a wider range of
materials in the manufacturing process and
deliver prototypes and production volumes
in shorter lead times.
The end result is a high performance
antenna designed and built just for your
application and budget.
Patch Antenna
Applications
Satellite and wireless ground based data
systems that utilize GPS (Commercial L1
and Military L2), Globalstar, Iridium,
Inmarsat, and ISM systems.
Antenna Assembly
Applications
Portable defibrillators, race monitoring, asset
tracking devices, tank monitoring, directional
finders, survey and toll meter equipment,
down-hole drilling, automatic meter reading,
weather recorders/balloons, short distance
wireless data transfers, ocean buoys
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Antenna Solutions
Creating the ideal antenna and/or antenna system to ensure the success of
your product can be a challenge. At Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products
(SASP), we design and build custom application-specific antennas and
antenna systems. Our team possesses hundreds of cumulative years of
experience in the art and science of RF engineering, electrical engineering,
materials science and state of the art manufacturing.
We are the industry's only true vertically integrated antenna solutions and
systems provider. As the flow diagram to the right illustrates, we will develop
and produce your antenna completely in-house, from concept through
manufacturing and delivery. This extensive range of capabilities and broad
base of technologies allows our engineers greater freedom to pursue the
optimum antenna design... meeting your expectations for
performance and cost.
Antenna Types
Spectrum will apply the ideal antenna technology
to meet the dynamic challenges of your application.
Our typical products have high efficiency and high
gain in various applications over the 400 MHz to
8 GHz range. Below are some of our more
common antenna types:
• Aperture
• Spiral
• Cavity backed
• Log periodic
• Slot
• Loops/magnetic dipole
Applications
• Military / DOD
UAV’s, Electronic warfare, Satcom
Com on the move/halt, Soldier wearable/First responder
• Asset tracking devices
• Medical / Surgical
Patient monitors worn/base, Portable defibrillator
• Industrial monitoring
• GPS and direction finder
• Highway / Toll metering equipment
• Oil patch / Down-hole drilling
• Automated meter reading (AMR)
• Weather recorder / balloon
• Marine / ocean buoy
• Civil aircraft and military aviation
• Survey equipment
• Homeland security
• Marathon / race timing tag
• All mission critical environments
• Not-off-the-shelf (NOFS)
Spectrum’s
Solu
Capabilities
Application Consulting
Our application specialists will work with your product
development team to identify the critical parameters and
requirements for your antenna system.The experienced
SASP field specialists evaluate your application’s mechanical
and environmental factors to ensure our design team
receives all of the relevant information to develop
the most effective antenna solution.
• Planar
• Helical-mono-filer, Bi-filer, Quadra filer
• Beam-forming static
• Custom network/balun
• Switched array
• Extreme bandwidth antenna (EBA)
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In-House
utions
Manufacturing
Capabilities
SASP offers a range of manufacturing
capabilities that allow great flexibility in
antenna applications. Our extensive
machining and metalworking operations set us
apart from other antenna suppliers and support some of our antenna housing/
mounting solutions. With five manufacturing facilities, including two low cost
centers, we're poised to handle large or small volume requirements.
Simulation & Design
The SASP design team reviews items such
as board layout, ground plane size, mounting
methods and port measurement, in conjunction
with polarization, radiation patterns, gain,
impedance matching and frequency tolerance
criteria. We then apply sophisticated computer
modeling software to design your antenna
which quickly moves to a functional prototype.
Testing & Measurement
All of our potential antenna solutions undergo thorough
performance testing. Our NARTE certified staff conducts a
range of return loss, bandwidth, polarization and
efficiency measurements. In-house capabilities are
aided by our on-site anechoic chamber, which is used to
validate the antenna's performance.
Materials Expertise
We have a long history of developing
ceramic and other materials as part of
our design and development process.
Our material scientists control all aspects
of the process from formulating, to
forming, to heat treating, to finishing.
This unique expertise allows for the
application of the ideal materials to
optimize performance.
Global Logistics
Effective inventory and logistics management is
essential to success in today’s global economy.
We have created a network of sales and design
centers, manufacturing plants and distribution
facilities to support the world’s major markets.
We are committed to being an ideal partner
for our worldwide OEM customers.
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Antenna
Assemblies
For complete specs and drawings, visit www.SpecEMC.com/antenna
Features
■
Design multi-antenna systems
■
Quick “hand-tuned” prototypes for testing
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Design considerations:
- Frequency vs. size
- Pin tapping point
- Impedance and resonant frequency
- Axial ratio and polarizations
- Voltage standing wave ratio
- Bandwidth
Antenna Types
■
Aperture
■
Slots
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Loops/magnetic dipole
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Planar
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Helical
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Beam forming-static
■
Custom networks
■
Switched arrays
Design Knowledge
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products has vast
knowledge and experience in advanced computer
simulation, allowing us the ability to manufacture
custom solutions and military hardened assemblies
for any of your antenna assembly needs. Applications
■
Portable defibrillators and patient monitors
■
Thoroughbred and sport dog racing monitoring
■
Asset tracking devices
■
Tank monitoring
■
Fish, golf range and directional finders
■
Toll meter equipment
■
Down-hole drilling
■
Automatic meter reading
■
Weather recorders/balloons
■
Short distance wireless data transfers
■
Ocean buoys
■
Survey equipment
■
Homeland security
■
Marathon tags
Performance Attributes
■
Frequency ranges within -300 MHz to 6 GHz
■
Low VSWR
■
High efficiency
■
High gain
AA5
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Patch Antenna
Assembly Options
Features
■
Available in partial assembly to complete
“Plug-n-Play” assemblies
■
Single or multifrequency packages
■
Optimized designs for peak performance
■
100% tested
■
Custom designs
• Flexibility on cable and connector selection
■
Standard designs available
• AeroAstro SENS
• Globalstar
• Iridium
• GPS
■
RoHS compatible parts available
Optimizing Performance
Don’t trust your wireless reception to luck. Let us help
you design it right the first time. Our engineering team
is ready to help identify critical issues such as the board
layout, ground plane size, mounting methods and port
measurement that will influence the efficiency of the
antenna. We’ll look at the polarization and radiation
patterns, gain, impedance matching and frequency
tolerance to determine the ideal patch for your design.
With our computer modeling abilities, we can quickly
determine your best options. In addition, we also have
an on-site anechoic chamber to validate performance.
Our flexible manufacturing and testing processes allow
us to easily accommodate the required adjustments
to supply an optimized antenna.
Our designs can be modified to meet your mechanical,
cable length, connector and other specification. Each
design is evaluated to provide an optimized performance
to exceed your electrical and mechanical parameters.
Please consult factory with your specific details.
AC Series
Patch Antenna mounted on a ground plane with a
connector mounted directly to the PCB. Standard
connector is MMCX.
AR Series
Patch Antenna mounted on an optimized ground plane
with a pigtail cable to a connector, which is tuned and
packaged for the plastic radome that covers the
complete assembly. Standard cable is RG-316 to
MMCX or SMA connectors, others available.
Quick Turn Prototypes
We can provide quick turn prototypes by using our
on-site engineering lab to hand tune an existing design
to meet your specific needs. For advanced designs,
we utilize 3-D computer modeling to optimize antenna
performance and provide expected real world results
of high volume production.
AP Series
Patch Antenna mounted on a ground plane with a
pigtail cable to a connector. Standard designs have
6" (15.2 cm) RG-316 cables, connector varies by
application. Alternative lengths and connectors
available.
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Patch
Antennas
Key Factors
Ground plane - During the design process, consideration
must be given to the size and configuration of the
ground plane. The ground plane has substantial effects
on the performance of the antenna. These effects include
frequency shift, gain, axial ratio and radiation pattern.
Element Size - The amount of space available for
the antenna element determines not only the material
required but also the related performance that can be
expected. The element size relates to the material that
will be selected, the shape of the element, and the
metallization pattern. Each of these has a substantial
effect on electrical performance.
Assembly Configuration - The final assembly
configuration also affects element performance.
The position of other components, etc. affects
the overall performance of the element.
The items mentioned above are areas in which
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products’ engineering
staff can assist in developing an optimized antenna
element to fit your needs.
Patch Antenna Attributes
Small Footprint - Dimensions for antennas from
1 GHz to 3 GHz are from 13mm to 50mm square
(excluding the ground plane).
Low Profile - Antennas designed with higher dielectric
values are typically <8mm in height and depending
upon your bandwidth requirement can be as low as 4mm.
Lightweight - These small antennas can be worn on
people with little notice.
Versatile - Antennas not only transmit and receive circularly
polarized signals but also linearly polarized signals.
Low Cost - Our antenna elements are very affordable
in small and large volume.
Flexible - Antennas can be tuned and optimized very
easily making prototyping quick and cost effective.
Omni-directional - Antenna radiation patterns provide
excellent gain across all elevation angles but can also
be manipulated for more focused requirements.
Performance - These passive devices offer typical gain
response from 0 dBi to 3 dBi for half-power beamwidths
of 110 degrees. Gain at boresite (90 degrees elevation)
can exceed 6 dBi depending upon the proper selection
of a ground plane.
Military - We have extensive experience in building
hardened military designs.
Testing - All of our products are tested 100% on
custom testing systems to ensure quality performance.
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Patch Antenna
Elements
Features
■
Temperature stable (-40°C to +105°C)
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Low return loss
■
Uniform dielectric constant
■
Offset single-point feeding method
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Custom designs available (900 MHz to 5.8 GHz)
■
Silver plated electrode and probe
■
Surface mount
■
50 Ohm impedance
■
RoHS parts available
Class
Patch
Antennas
Size
2 digits in mm
Center
Frequency (MHz)
Use 4 digits
Configuration
S= Square
Series
Assigned
by factory
Bandwidth
(MHz)
Use 3 digits
Ordering Information - Standard Single Frequency Patch Element
Dual Frequency SMD Patch Element
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products offers an innovative solution
for dual frequency applications. Our individual SMD antennas can be
mounted on a single ground plane to address both frequencies at once.
Part #
Ground Plane
Test Size (mm)
Application
Reference
Outline
PA451615-1575SA Globalstar & GPS (Comm) 63X63 LHCP
PA451621-1575SA Iridium & GPS (Comm) 63X63 RHCP
PA451592175SLLF Thuraya 63X63 LHCP
Consult Factory for full product details.
PA 25 - 1575 - 008 SA
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Application Polarization
Part #
Tested ground
plane (mm)
Gain
(dB)
GPS PA13-1580-005SA RHCP 1580 8 2.5 30X30
GPS PA18-1580-010SA RHCP 1580 15 0.0 50X50
GPS-military (L2) PA25-1227-008SA RHCP 1227 20 0.0 60X60
GPS PA25-1575-008SA RHCP 1575 20 2.5 35X35
GPS PA25-1579-008SA RHCP 1579 20 2.5 35X35
Globalstar PA25-1615-025SA LHCP 1615 25 3.0 60X60
Iridium PA25-1621-025SA RHCP 1621 25 4.0 60X60
ISM PA28-2450-120SA RHCP 2450 120 4.0 45X45
Inmarsat PA45-1592-175SA RHCP 1592 125 5.0 60X60
RFID PA780915030SALF LHCP 915 30 3.0 101.6X101.6
In most cases to order RoHS versions, remove dashes in part number and add “LF” to the end of the part. Ex: PA251575008SALF
(RoHS version) Consult Factory for custom parts or optimized center frequencies for your specific applications.
Center
Frequency (MHz)
2:1 VSWR
Bandwidth (MHz)
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Phone: 814-474-1571
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