Rugged Iridium Antenna

Description M1621HCT-R-TNC is a high performance antenna designed for the Iridium network and built on proprietary Maxtena HeliCore technology. This technology provides exceptional pattern control, polarization purity and high efficiency in a very compact form factor. It has an integrated TNC connector for convenient screw-on installation. The integrated connector has a rugged stainless steel design and is rated IP-67 both mated and unmated. This product is ideal for applications requiring minimal integration effort or for retrofitting existing products. Mechanical Specifications
dimensions are in mm

M1621HCT-R-TNC

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17.8

Features Optimized for Iridium network Very low axial ratio TNC interface Ground plane independent IP-67 Mated and Unmated Stainless steel
15.9

61.9

Electrical Specifications
Parameter Design Specifications

Applications Iridium Short Burst Data Vehicle & fleet tracking Military & security Asset tracking PDAs and laptops Oil & gas industries Navigation devices Law enforcement LBS & M2M applications Realized gain plot
Measured at 1621 MHz

Frequency Polarization Antenna element peak gain Efficiency Bandwidth (-1dB) Axial ratio VSWR Impedance Operating temp.

1616-1626 MHz RHCP 2.8 dBic (typical) 60% 20 MHz

0.2 dB (typical) / 0.5 dB (max)

1.5 (max) 50 Ohm from -40C to 85C

RF connector

TNC

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