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W3715

W3715

Pulse Electronics
Antennas 2.4/5GHz Dualband WIFI SMT Ant
3,848 in stock

Overview

The W3715 by Pulse Electronics is a high-performance, dual-band WiFi SMT antenna designed for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless communications. This PCB trace antenna offers a compact surface-mount footprint (11mm x 7mm x 16mm) and provides reliable gain across common ISM and WiFi frequency bands. It is engineered for integration into high-density wireless devices requiring robust connectivity in a small form factor.

Why Choose This Part

The W3715 features impressive peak gains of 3.7dBi at 2.4GHz and 5.5dBi at 5.425GHz, ensuring excellent range and signal penetration. Its surface-mount design allows for automated pick-and-place assembly, reducing manufacturing costs and improving consistency compared to cabled antennas. The dual-band coverage simplifies inventory by allowing a single component to serve multiple wireless protocols.

Applications

Dual-Band WiFi Routers
Integrate into compact networking equipment requiring concurrent 2.4GHz and 5GHz support.
IoT and M2M Devices
Provides reliable wireless links for industrial sensors, smart meters, and machine-to-machine communication modules.
Bluetooth and Zigbee Hubs
Utilizes the 2.45GHz band for low-power mesh networking and peripheral connectivity.
DSRC and Transportation
Capable of supporting 5.925GHz Dedicated Short-Range Communications for intelligent transportation systems.

Key Specifications

Gain 3.7dBi, 5.5dBi
VSWR 2
Power - Max 5 W
Termination Solder
Antenna Type PCB Trace
Applications General Purpose
Height (Max) 0.630" (16.00mm)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Frequency Group UHF (2GHz ~ 3GHz), SHF (f > 4GHz)
Frequency Range 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz, 4.9GHz ~ 6GHz
Number of Bands 2
Frequency (Center/Band) 2.45GHz, 5.425GHz

Getting Started

When integrating the W3715, ensure strict adherence to the manufacturer's recommended ground plane dimensions and keep-out areas to maintain specified gain and VSWR. Use high-frequency substrate materials for the PCB and implement a 50-ohm microstrip feedline for optimal impedance matching. Pulse Electronics provides detailed layout guidelines to minimize signal loss and interference from nearby metallic components.

Also Consider

2118309-1 TE Connectivity - A high-performance dual-band SMT antenna with similar gain characteristics for 802.11 applications.
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