TMYTEK, a company that delivers breakthrough mmWave solutions for 5G/B5G and satellite communication applications, has introduced the CoCo Antenna, their latest omnidirectional antenna solution designed for high-frequency applications. Operating within the 27-29 GHz range, this antenna is well-suited for 5G-NR FR2 n257 or n261 bands, providing a consistent 7 dBi gain for broad and uniform signal coverage.
The integrated 2.92mm connector ensures a high-quality connection, essential for maintaining signal integrity in mmWave frequencies. Its compact design makes it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications, including emerging 5G networks and IoT devices where space and performance are critical.
Key Features of the CoCo Antenna
- Optimized Radome Design: Features a durable radome shell that protects the antenna from environmental factors while maintaining its performance characteristics.
- Broad Coverage: Offers a solid 7 dBi gain for extensive and consistent omni-directional coverage.
- Seamless Integration: The antenna features a standard 2.92mm (K) connector for convenient connection to RF modules and cables, enabling quick and reliable system integration.
Performance
The top-view figure (below), representing the horizontal plane (H-plane) of the CoCo antenna, shows a circular-shaped radiation pattern. This characteristic shape signifies the antenna's omnidirectional nature, indicating that it radiates or receives signals uniformly in all directions around the antenna. The circular pattern illustrates that the antenna provides consistent coverage regardless of the azimuth angle, ensuring a comprehensive horizontal coverage pattern.
The side-view figure (below), representing the vertical plane (E-plane), shows a doughnut-shaped radiation pattern. The maximum main beam is positioned at the center of the pattern, highlighting its effectiveness in providing maximum signal coverage in the elevational direction.
The CoCo Antenna is an omnidirectional antenna designed for comprehensive field measurements in the mmWave band, capturing data in all directions for a complete analysis. Once deployed, users can obtain detailed heat maps to visually represent signal strength and quality across various terrains, aiding in network optimization and planning with clear, actionable insights.
In this 5G NR FR2 communication use case, USRP is utilized to connect the UD Kit as an upconversion device through an RF cable, combined with the BBoard functioning as the transmitting end and the CoCo antenna as the receiving end. Hence, mutual transmission and feedback are facilitated through air propagation.
This process includes the transmission of real-time videos and the return of received signals to the USRP for analysis of the constellation diagram. This setup thus offers two separate Tx/Rx sets ideal for instructional use, demonstrating the capabilities of omni-directional communication in the evolving landscape of wireless technologies.
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