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Molex 1052630003 LTE/GSM Flexible Antenna

Molex 1052630003 LTE/GSM Flexible Antenna

MPN: 1052630003
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RF ANTENNA GSM, LTE, UMTS Flat Patch U.FL (UMCC), I-PEX MHF1 Adhesive
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Overview

The 1052630003 is a wide-band cellular flexible antenna designed for GSM, LTE, and UMTS applications. It features a compact flat patch design with an adhesive backing for easy mounting inside plastic device enclosures and includes a 200mm micro-coaxial cable terminated with a U.FL (MHF1) connector.

Why Choose This Part

This antenna offers a very low profile of only 0.10mm, making it suitable for extremely thin wearable or portable electronics. Its flexible polyimide construction allows for installation on curved surfaces within the device housing while maintaining a high return loss of up to -12dB across its supported bands.

Applications

Cellular IoT Gateways
Ideal for compact LTE-M and NB-IoT gateways requiring internal antennas to maintain a sleek form factor.
Smart Meters
Provides reliable GSM and UMTS connectivity for utility meters installed in indoor or semi-protected environments.
Industrial Telematics
Used in vehicle or asset tracking units where space-constrained housing requires a low-profile adhesive antenna.

Key Specifications

Gain 1.3dBi, 1.7dBi, 2dBi, 2.2dBi, 3dBi
Features Cable - 200mm
Power - Max 2 W
Return Loss -7.5dB, -8dB, -8.5dB, -8.8dB, -9dB, -12dB
Termination U.FL (UMCC), I-PEX MHF1
Antenna Type Flat Patch
Applications GSM, LTE, UMTS
Height (Max) 0.004" (0.10mm)
Mounting Type Adhesive
Frequency Group Wide Band
Frequency Range 824MHz ~ 960MHz, 1.71GHz ~ 2.17GHz, 2.5GHz ~ 2.69GHz
Number of Bands 6
RF Family/Standard Cellular
Frequency (Center/Band) 850MHz, 900MHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz, 2.6GHz

Getting Started

Ensure the antenna is mounted on a non-metallic surface for optimal performance and maintain a minimum clearance from other metal components as specified in the radiation pattern guidelines. The 200mm cable connects directly to any standard U.FL or I-PEX MHF1 PCB receptacle found on most cellular modules.

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