ILA.08 Antenna 868MHz ISM, LPWAN embedded SMD/SMT chip ceramic loop for Smart Metering, Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Remote Monitoring

ILA.08 is a compact embedded ceramic loop antenna designed for the 868MHz ISM band. It is well-suited to space-constrained devices that need dependable, omnidirectional performance for European 868MHz deployments.

• Efficient, omnidirectional performance to help maintain connectivity across device orientations
• Low-profile embedded format suited to compact product enclosures
• Designed for high-volume production using SMT assembly

Typical use cases include: Smart Metering, Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Remote Monitoring, Healthcare, Sensing, Alarm Systems, Handheld Devices, and Automotive.

Installation / Environmental

The following is an example on how to integrate the ILA.08 into a design. This antenna has 4 pins, where one pin is used for the RF Feed. It is recommended to use a minimum of 80x40mm ground plane (PCB) to ensure optimal performance.

The antenna should be placed mid-point on the long side of the PCB to take advantage of the ground plane on each side of the antenna.

Top view of Reference design PCB.

Please find the Integration files in Altium, 2D formats and the 3D model for the ILA.08 here: https://www.taoglas.com/product/530-5-ila-08-868mhz-embedded-ceramic-loop-antenna-ismloralpwansigfox/

Technical Specifications

Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Location: Internal
LPWAN & IoT Communication: LoRa, SigFox, LPWAN
Mounting: SMD/SMT Mount
Short-Range Wireless Standards: ISM
Type: Single
Frequency: 862-874 MHz
Impedance: 50 Ω
Polarization: Linear
Radiation Pattern: Omni
Efficiency (%): 36.0
Average Gain (dB): -4.43
Peak Gain (dBi): -0.46
VSWR: <1.8:1
Max Input Power: 10W
Dimensions: 5*3*0.5mm RoHS and REACH Compliant
Ground plane: 80 x 40mm
Weight: 0.02g

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