2.6.2.1 External Antennas

The RNWF02/UE/UC modules have a small surface mount U.FL connector for an external antenna connection. The choice of antenna is limited to the antenna types that the module is tested and approved for regulatory certification.

The RNWF02/UE/UC modules are approved to use with the antennas listed in the following table. It is permissible to use a different antenna, provided it is the same antenna type, has the same antenna gain (equal or less than) and similar in-band and out-of-band characteristics are present (refer to antenna specification sheet for cutoff frequencies).

If other antenna types are used, the OEM installer must conduct the necessary assessments and authorize the antenna with the respective regulatory agencies and ensure compliance.

Table 2-4. Approved External Antenna List with Antenna Gain for RNWF02 Module
Antenna No.	Part Number	Manufacturer	Antenna Gain (dBi)	Antenna Type	Regulatory Certification
Antenna No.	Part Number	Manufacturer	Antenna Gain (dBi)	Antenna Type	FCC/ISED⁽²⁾⁽³⁾	CE
1	WXE2400	TE Connectivity/Laird External Antennas	3	Dipole	x	x
2	ANT-2.4-CW-RCL-RPS	TE Connectivity/Linx Technologies	2.3	Dipole	x	x
3	RFA-02-C2M2-D034	Alead	2	Dipole	x	x
4	RFA-02-L2H1⁽⁵⁾	Aristotle	2	Dipole	x	x
5	RFA-02-C2H1-D034⁽⁵⁾	Alead	2	Dipole	x	x
6	RFA-02-D3⁽⁵⁾	Aristotle	2	Dipole	x	x
7	RFDPA870920IMLB301⁽⁵⁾	Walsin	1.84	Dipole	x	x
8	RFDPA870920IMAB302⁽⁵⁾	Walsin	1.82	Dipole	x	x
9	RFDPA870920IMAB305⁽⁵⁾	Walsin	1.82	Dipole	x	x
10	RFDPA870910IMAB308⁽⁵⁾	Walsin	2	Dipole	x	x
11	RFA-02-C2M2⁽⁵⁾	Aristotle	2	Dipole	x	x
12	RN-SMA-S-RP⁽⁵⁾	Microchip	0.56	Dipole	x	x
13	W1049B030⁽⁵⁾	Pulse	2	Dipole	x	x
14	RN-SMA4-RP⁽⁵⁾	Microchip	2.2	Dipole	x	x
Note: ‘x’ denotes the antennas covered under the certification. If the end product using the module is designed to have an antenna port that is accessible to the end user, a unique (non-standard) antenna connector (as permissible by FCC) must be used (for example, RP (Reverse Polarity)-SMA socket). If an RF coaxial cable is used between the module RF output and the enclosure, a unique (non-standard) antenna connector must be used in the enclosure wall to interface with the antenna. Contact the antenna vendor for detailed antenna specifications to review the suitability to the end product operating environment and to identify alternatives. If any external antenna is used other than the recommended antennas in the list, it may need an extra step of post-calibration on the customer's application board. For more details, refer to the RNWF02 Module External Antenna Calibration Guide (DS50003750).