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W5001

W5001

Pulse Electronics
RF ANTENNA ZigBee™ Whip, Right Angle RP-SMA Male Connector Mount
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Overview

The W5001 by Pulse Electronics is a fixed right-angle dipole antenna designed for 2.4 GHz ISM band applications, including ZigBee and Bluetooth. It features a Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) male connector for secure mounting to wireless gateways and industrial controllers. The antenna is built for durability with an operating temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.

Why Choose This Part

The fixed right-angle design ensures a low-profile footprint for vertical surfaces while maintaining high RF performance. Its wide operating temperature range makes it suitable for both indoor commercial and outdoor industrial deployments.

Applications

ZigBee Mesh Networking
Ideal for ZigBee coordinators and routers requiring a fixed right-angle orientation for wall-mounted enclosures.
Industrial Gateways
Provides reliable 2.4 GHz connectivity for IoT hubs located in harsh industrial environments.
Smart Home Hubs
Used as an external antenna for home automation controllers to improve signal penetration and range.

Key Specifications

Length 0.250' (76.20mm, 3.00")
Ratings UL Style 1423, VW-1
Wire Gauge 30 AWG
Jacket Color White
Conductor Plating Silver
Conductor Diameter 0.010" (0.25mm)
Conductor Material Copper, Bare
Jacket (Insulation) Diameter 0.019" (0.50mm)
Jacket (Insulation) Material Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

Getting Started

Ensure your PCB or enclosure uses a mating RP-SMA female bulkhead connector for proper mechanical and electrical coupling. No software configuration is required, but verify that the antenna orientation matches the polarization requirements of your network deployment.

Also Consider

W5017 Pulse Electronics - Consider this version if a swivel/tilt knuckle is required instead of a fixed right-angle mount.
ANT-2.4-CW-RH-RPS Linx Technologies - A highly compact reduced-height alternative for 2.4 GHz applications with RP-SMA connectors.