A5887

The Antenova A5887 is a Rufa series 2.4 GHz SMD antenna, part of the gigaNOVA® product line. It is designed for seamless integration into wireless M2M applications, supporting protocols such as Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g), and ZigBee®. This antenna features a low profile design suitable for use without an extensive ground plane beneath it, ensuring high efficiency and a lightweight profile.

Key electrical characteristics include a typical peak gain of 2.1 dBi, an average gain of -1.2 dBi, and an average efficiency of 75%. It operates within the 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz frequency range with a typical impedance of 50 Ω. The antenna exhibits a maximum return loss of -11 dB and a maximum VSWR of 1.8:1.

With dimensions of 12.8 x 3.9 x 1.1 mm, the A5887 is intended for Surface Mount Device (SMD) mounting and is supplied on tape and reel for automated assembly. Its operating temperature range is -40 °C to +140 °C, making it suitable for a wide array of environmental conditions.

Applications for this antenna include mobile phones, PDAs, PNDs, headsets, PMPs/MP3 players, laptops, PC-cards, and sensors. The antenna uses a ground plane for efficient radiation, but this plane should not extend directly underneath the antenna itself. The A5887 is the right-hand feed version, with the A5839 being the left-hand feed option.