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PRO-EB-450 Evaluation Board

PRO-EB-450 Evaluation Board

MPN: PRO-EB-450
Abracon LLC
SMD 2400 OnBoard™ Antenna 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The PRO-EB-450 is a dedicated evaluation board designed to demonstrate the performance of the Abracon SMD 2400 OnBoard antenna. It operates within the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz frequency range, making it a reference platform for testing wireless connectivity in a standardized environment. This board provides a ready-to-use RF layout that helps engineers validate antenna gain and radiation patterns before custom PCB integration.

Why Choose This Part

The board offers a pre-optimized RF ground plane and feedline, ensuring the antenna operates at its specified 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz resonance. It eliminates the initial complexity of RF layout design for rapid proof-of-concept testing. The industrial-grade construction ensures stable performance across various environmental conditions during the prototyping phase.

Applications

Bluetooth and BLE Prototyping
Ideal for testing short-range low-power wireless links for consumer and industrial devices.
Wi-Fi Connectivity Validation
Used to evaluate signal integrity and range for 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n wireless networking applications.
Zigbee and Thread Mesh Networking
Provides a platform for optimizing antenna performance in low-data-rate smart home and building automation systems.
Proprietary 2.4GHz RF Links
Supports the development of custom wireless protocols for remote controls and wireless sensors.

Key Specifications

Type Antenna
Contents Board(s)
Frequency 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz
Utilized IC / Part SMD 2400

Getting Started

Connect the board to a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) via the integrated RF connector to measure S11 return loss and resonant frequency. For range testing, interface the board with a 2.4GHz transceiver module using a high-quality 50-ohm coaxial cable. Ensure the board is placed away from metal obstructions to accurately characterize radiation patterns.