TE Connectivity / Linx Technologies VHETH 868MHz / 915MHz Vertical Helical Antennas

TE Connectivity / Linx Technologies VHETH 868MHz / 915MHz Vertical Helical Antennas are compact surface-mount helical antennas for low-power, wide-area (LPWA) applications. Those applications include LoRaWAN® and Sigfox®, remote controls, and ISM band applications in the 862MHz to 876MHz or 902MHz to 930MHz range. TE Connectivity / Linx Technologies VHETH Vertical Helical Antennas are made from 0.6mm diameter nickel-plated, high-carbon steel for use in PCB-mount installations requiring a rugged, compact, and omnidirectional embedded antenna. The connector-style base of the antenna ensures proper mounting for uniform performance in high-volume manufacturing.

Features

Performance
- 862MHz to 876MHz (ANT-868-VHETH)
- 902MHz to 930MHz (ANT-915-VHETH)
Voltage standing wave ratio
- ≤ 2.7 (ANT-868-VHETH)
- ≤ 2.3 (ANT-915-VHETH)
Peak gain
- -0.7dBi (ANT-868-VHETH)
- 0.9dBi (ANT-915-VHETH)
Efficiency
- 42% (ANT-868-VHETH)
- 58% (ANT-915-VHETH)

Direct PCB attachment
Reflow- or hand-solder assembly
Omnidirectional radiation pattern
Compact size (44.3mm x 7.0mm x 7.0mm)

Applications

Low-power, wide-area (LPWA) applications
- LoRaWAN
- Sigfox
- ISM applications
Remote control, sensing, and monitoring
- Security systems
- Industrial machinery
- Automated equipment
- Automated meter reading (AMR)

Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Smart home networking

Specifications

15W maximum power
50Ω impedance
-40°C to +80°C operating temperature range

Datasheets

ANT-868-VHETH
ANT-915-VHETH

Development Tools

Evaluation Boards