MPA.257.A Antenna Wi-Fi 6E/7, Bluetooth SMD/SMT stamped metal PIFA for Handheld Wi-Fi® devices, Smart Home and Office Automation, Entertainment Systems with 4K / 8K Streaming, VR and AR, Keyless entry systems and Access Control Systems

This tri-band stamped metal PIFA antenna is designed for compact devices requiring reliable 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz performance, supporting Wi-Fi® 6/7-capable designs and a wide range of Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® applications. Its robust stamped-metal construction helps improve durability compared with more fragile antenna formats, and it is supplied on tape and reel for streamlined production.

• Tri-band coverage: engineered for 2.4GHz / 5.8GHz / 7.125GHz operation for modern Wi-Fi® designs
• PCB integration: intended for SMD/SMT mounting directly to the device PCB
• Durable construction: robust stamped metal design for improved resistance to physical damage
• Production-friendly: supplied on tape and reel

Typical applications include:

• Handheld Wi-Fi® devices
• Smart Home and Office Automation
• Entertainment Systems with 4K / 8K Streaming, VR and AR
• Keyless entry systems and Access Control Systems
• Smart Telemedicine and Healthcare
• Industrial Automation and Predictive Maintenance Systems

Installation / Environmental

The following is an example on how to integrate the MPA.257.A into a design. This antenna has 2 pins, where one pin is used for the RF Feed. A minimum of 50x50mm ground plane (PCB) is recommended to ensure optimal performance.

Top view of PCB

Please find the Integration files in Altium, 2D formats and the 3D model for the MPA.257.A here: MPA.257.A

Technical Specifications

Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Antenna Technologies: PIFA
Location: Internal
Mounting: SMD/SMT Mount
Short-Range Wireless Standards: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ISM
Type: Single
Dimensions: 24 x 5.4 x 4.9mm
Material: Tin Plated

Wi-Fi Tri-Band (2.4/5/6GHz)

Frequency: 2400-2500, 5150-5850, 5925-7125 MHz
Impedance: 50 Ω
Polarization: Linear
Radiation Pattern: Omni
Max. Input Power: 2W
Efficiency (%): 60.1, 65.0, 70.6
Average Gain (dB): -2.21, -1.87, -1.51
Peak Gain (dBi): 1.50, 3.78, 4.41
VSWR: 2:1

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