Product Brief LCW Series 2.4 GHz Antenna The LCW dipole antenna is a very cost-effective solution for 2.4 GHz applications including single- band WiFi, Bluetooth , ZigBee , and other 802.15.4 solutions. The LCW delivers high efficiency and excellent peak gain in a ground plane independent dipole antenna. The hinged, rotating, design of the LCW antenna allows for the antenna to be positioned for optimum performance and reduces the potential for damage from impact compared to a fixed whip design. The LCW antenna is available with an SMA plug (male pin), or RP-SMA plug (female socket) connector for FCC Part 15 compliant applications. Features Applications Performance at 2.4 GHz Single-band WiFi/WLAN VSWR: 1.4 802.11b/g Peak Gain: 2.8 dBi 2.4 GHz ISM Applications Efficiency: 86% Bluetooth Ground plane independent ZigBee Hinged, rotating, design with detents for straight, IEEE 802.15.4 45 degree and 90 degree positioning Internet of Things (IoT) devices SMA plug (male pin) or RP-SMA plug (female Smart Home networking socket) Sensing and remote monitoring Gateways Ordering Information Part Number Description ANT-2.4-LCW-SMA Antenna with SMA plug (male pin) ANT-2.4-LCW-RPS Antenna with RP-SMA plug (female socket) Available from Linx Technologies and select distributors and representatives.LCW Series Product Brief ANT-2.4-LCW-ccc Electrical Specifications ANT-2.4-LCW-ccc WiFi / ISM Frequency Range 2.4 GHz to 2.485 GHz VSWR (max.) 1.4 Peak Gain (dBi) 2.8 Average Gain (dBi) -0.8 Efficiency (%) 86 Polarization Linear Impedance 50 Radiation Omnidirectional Max Power 10 W Wavelength 1/2-wave Electrical Type Dipole Weight 7.4 g (0.26 oz) Operating Temp. Range -40 C to +80 C Dimensions Height: 83.1 mm (3.27 in) Diameter: 9.4 mm (0.37 in) Connection SMA plug (male pin) or RP-SMA plug (female socket) Electrical specifications and plots measured with antenna, mounted on the edge, bent 90 degrees. VSWR Figure 1 provides the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) across the antenna bandwidth. VSWR describes the power reflected from the antenna back to the radio. A lower VSWR value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency. Reflected power is also shown on the right-side vertical axis as a gauge of the percentage of transmitter power reflected back from the antenna. 5 40 4 30 3 20 2 10 1 0 2400 2410 2420 2430 2440 2450 2460 2470 2480 2490 2500 Frequency (MHz) Figure 1. VSWR for the LCW Series Antenna Website: