7.1 Antenna Radiation Pattern

The following figure illustrates the 3D radiation pattern of the PCB antenna at 2438 MHz.

Figure 7-1. PCB Antenna 3D Radiation Pattern At 2438 MHz(1)
  1. The preceding figure illustrates the typical radiation pattern with BM83 module on the 45 mm x 45 mm BM83 Carrier Board.
The following figure illustrates the module orientation for antenna radiation pattern.
Figure 7-2. Module Orientation for Radiation Pattern
Figure 7-3. Polar Plots(1)
  1. The preceding figure illustrates the typical radiation pattern with BM83 module on the 45 mm x 45 mm BM83 Carrier Board.

The following table provides the characteristics of PCB antenna with BM83 Module mounted on BM83 Carrier Board, plugged into BM83 EVB.

Table 7-1. BM83 PCB Antenna Characteristics
ParameterValue
Frequency2400 MHz to 2480 MHz
Peak Gain3.5 dBi
Efficiency80%