MIMO-Blade covert antenna solution for LTE telematics

LTE on the move requires high speed data typically using MIMO antennas. The new LTE mimo-blade antenna from EAD offers a discreet and compact solution for window, dash or non-metal surface vehicle mount applications.

Housed in a waterpoof cover, the MIMO-Blade has 2 4G/LTE antenna ports covering from 690-2700 MHz offering 2 dBi on each port. Supplied with thumb screwed suction cups for mounting, the MIMO-Blade can also be installed using adhesive tape or velcro as desired.

MIMO-Blade antenna

The MIMO-Blade is ideal for transportation, tracking and wireless broadband on the move applications where a non-permanent or a blade style antenna is required but without sacrificing a MIMO antenna solutions.

The MIMO-Blade is available now from your local EAD representative or it can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

450 MHz Dual Polarised MIMO Omni Antenna introduced by EAD

EAD has just introduced a new antenna designed for LTE 450 MHz applications. The LMO4547 antenna is a dual polarised MIMO outdoor omni-directional antenna operating at 450-470 MHz. Configured with one vertically polarised port and one horizontally polarised port, the LMO4547 is a compact and attractive outdoor antenna ideally suited for LTE 450 access applications.

LMO4547 MIMO Omni Antenna

The LMO4547 antenna can be wall, pole or enclosure (non-metal surface) mounted and is shipping now. To download the specification sheet please visit the EAD website.

New MIMO dual polarised 4G/LTE antenna for DAS deployments

The PIM160-ICM is a 4G/LTE MIMO, low PIM antenna with dual polarisation designed primarily for Inbuilding DAS (Distributed Antenna System) deployments.

PIM160-ICM MIMO DAS Antenna

The PIM160-ICM is a discreet,ceiling-mount solution and very low profile for a dual polarised antenna. With exceptional PIM ratings, this antenna is an ideal solution when optimising 4G coverage in complex indoor spaces.

Supplied with a single stud for mounting and 2 plenum-rated, flame retardent cables, the PIM160-ICM offers excellent VSWR figures combined with multiband coverage.

This antenna is now available from Specialist Antennas - please contact us at sales@ead-ltd.com for more details.

PCTEL's flexible 802.11n MIMO dual band sector antenna

An interesting antenna for 802.11n applications is the PCTEL Venu dual band MIMO sector antenna. Housed in an aesthetically-pleasing, low profile enclosure, this antenna can be used with a single access point to provide full dual-band MIMO 802.11a/b/g/n coverage.

Venu Antenna - FPMI2458 low profile directional

The elements can also be used individually or in combination to provide diversity/non-diversity
coverage with legacy 802.11a/b/g/n access points.

The electrical specifcations for this antenna are as follows:

The FPMI antennas measure a discreet 200x200x34mm and weight 450gr. They are primarily designed for wall-mounting with adjustable mounting brackets sold separately.

For more information on these antennas and other 802.11n MIMO dual band antennas from PCTEL, please contact Specialist Antennas.

New European distribution agreement with Venti Group for MIMO DAS antenna

The Venti Group has partnered with EAD/Specialist Antenna Solutions, a leading distributor of antenna solutions and associated products, to distribute its New Dual Polarized Low PIM Rated Indoor Venti DAS MIMO Antenna For LTE exclusively in Europe.

The Venti DAS MIMO antenna is a dual polarised, 4G/LTE and Mulitband indoor MIMO omni antenna designed for in-building and indoor wireless coverage solutions

Venti DAS MIMO Antenna

DAS MIMO Datasheet here.

The Venti™ DAS MIMO Antenna delivers unparalleled performance by utilizing true polarization diversity and a Low PIM Rating of -153 dBc across all frequency bands. The Venti™ DAS MIMO Antenna leverages several of our patented technologies including the Venti™ Horizontally Polarized Antenna, the Venti™ Sleeve, and Venti™ PIMconnect resulting in unmatched performance and an industry best PIM rating. Better Connectivity, Better Coverage, Better Throughput

Venti DAS MIMO antennas are now in stock in the UK.

New Venti Dual Pol MIMO very low PIM 4G antenna now available.

Specialist Antennas partner company,Venti, has introduced a Dual-Pol, Low PIM Rated (160dBc), In-building MIMO DAS antenna to the European marketplace. The Venti™ DAS antenna employes a number of Venti patented technologies including the Venti™ Horizontally polarized antenna, the Venti™ sleeve, and Venti™ PIMconnect. These technologies combined have made the Venti™ DAS antenna unrivalled in terms of PIM rating and performance.

Venti MIMO DAS Antenna

The Venti MIMO DAS antenna is now available from SAS. Please contact us for more information and pricing.

A new 4G/LTE Multiband MIMO puck antenna arrives

EAD is pleased to introduce the CMO antenna - a 4G /LTE multiband MIMO low profile puck antenna ideally suited for telematics, fleet, telemetry, security and CCTV applications. Housed in a durable, compact radome, the CMO antenna has two 4G/LTE multiband elements operating from 690-2700 MHz.

CMO 4G/LTE Multiband MIMO puck antenna

The CMO antenna mounts by way of threaded stud with a locking nut that tightens from underneath. A gasket underneath the antenna provides a watertight seal when the antenna is mounted securely.

Each antenna element is fed by flexible coaxial cable and is terminated with a SMA connector. TS9, CRC9 or other coaxial connectors are available.

For pricing please contact EAD or your local EAD distributor.

New 4G MIMO, GPS and dual-band WiFi magnetic mount antenna

The GPSHPDLTEMIMO-SF-MM from PCTEL is a 4G/LTE Multiband MIMO + GPS + Dual-Band WiFi heavy-duty magnetic mount antenna designed for professional telematics applications.

GPSHPDLTEMIMO magnetic mount antenna

Housed in an IP67 compliant radome, the GPSHPDLTEMIMO magnetic antenna is ideal for temporary vehicle, fleet and transit applications where 4G diversity combined with GPS positioning and WiFi connectivity is required. With high pull strength magnets in the base of the antenna, the GPSHPDLTEMIMO antenna is designed for applications where the antenna must be able to be mounted and "de-mounted" without damage to the vehicle.

For availability and pricing, please contact Specialist Antennas.

New 4G/LTE MIMO low PIM antenna with true horizontal & vertical polarization for in-building DAS

Specialist Antennas is pleased to introduce a new 4G/LTE/Multiband MIMO ceiling mount antenna, the MDO7270 incorporating Venti technology,  with true horizontal and vertical polarisation designed for Inbuilding DAS (distributed antenna system) deployments.

With a consistant reliable PIM rating of 160 dBc or better coupled with dual polarisation, the DAS MIMO Venti antenna is compact and aesthetically discreet whilst offering unrivalled peformance for indoor 4G/LTE networks.

MDO7270 Low PIM Dual Polarized MIMO antenna

Stringent PIM specifications are crucial in minimizing interference, which has a detrimental effect on data, video and voices performance, and can hinder the capacity of the network. The MDO7270 antenna has effectively addressed the PIM requirements of in-building systems designers and offers a unique solution to indoor antenna deployment, improving in-building coverage and facilitating improved download speeds.

For more information on the MDO7270 antenna, please contact Specialist Antennas on 01280 824055 or send an e-mail to sales@specialistantennas.co.uk.

MIMO low profile puck antena for 4G/LTE multiband applications

An innovative antenna for 4G/LTE multiband applications has been announced by EAD. The CMO is a low profile, puck antenna with two 4G multiband omni-directional elements support a frequency band range from 690-2700 MHz i.e. covering 4G, LTE, 3G, GSM and cellular bands.

CMO 4G/LTE Multiband MIMO antenna

The CMO is a permanent, screw mount antenna and each radiating element is feed by one cable enabling connection to the latest generation of 4G and LTE routers, gateways and terminals that connect via two antenna ports in order to maximize throughput and download speed. When mounted securely on a flat surface, the CMO antenna offers watertight installation and is suitable for fixed and moible applications in both indoor and continuous outdoor environments.

For more information, please contact EAD.

FP2458-DP3X3 New 6 port Directional MIMO panel antenna for high capacity WiFi applications

PCTEL has introduced the FP2458-DP3X3 antenna, a 6 port MIMO 2.4/5 GHz directional panel antenna designed for indoor and outdoor high capacity 802.11n multiband wireless LAN acces point applications.

With gain characteristics and the beamwidth optimized for maximum coverage, the FP2458-DP3X3 provides spatial and diversity coverage across 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.1 to 5.9 GHz for high capacity areas or events such as stadiums, exhibition halls either in-building or outdoors.

For information and pricing, please contact Specialist Antennas.

Complementary products available include weatherproof access point enclosures and low loss cabling. Please contact us for further details.

SMP MIMO 4G/Multiband Panel antenna from Sirio

Sirio has announced the pending arrival of a  4G/Multiband MIMO version of its popular SMP-918-9 GSM/3G high-gain directional panel antenna. With a gain of ~ 5 dBi on the 790-960 MHz band and ~ 8 dBi on the 1710-2700 MHz band, the SMP-MIMO offers a compact antenna solution where a directional aerial is required.

It is anticipated that this antenna will be available for production orders by the end of Q3 2014.

For more information, please contact us.

What is Passive Intermodulation (PIM) and are there low PIM antennas for 4G in-building wireless networks?

In 4G/LTE, 3G and GSM networks, RF perfomance can be significantly affected by PIM (Passive Intermodulation) issues. In simple terms, PIM is a RF interference problem where 2 or high power signals mix across a passive component such as an antenna, connector, RF cable or duplexer. The presence of PIM in the transmission path may result in lower data throughputs, in calls being disconnected or dropped or limit the overall capacity/performance of the network.

Especially in new wireless in-building environments, we are seeing the advent of specific low PIM antennas which combat the problems of PIM and help to ensure that network performance is optimised.

The first low PIM 4G/Multiband antenna available through SAS in the UK is the Laird CMD69273P - a low PIM ceiling mount antenna covered worldwide 4G/cellular frequencies from 700-2700 MHz. Housed in a discrete radome, the CMD69273P is an effective performer for multi-band in-building deployments. Small quantities can be purchased via our webshop.

CMD69273P

For a directional 4G/Multiband MIMO antenna with low PIM capability, the Laird PAS69278P has been announced. It is a wide-band dual-port panel antenna with slant 45 polarization that covers the domestic LTE700/Cellular/PCS/AWS/MDS and global GSM900/GSM1800/UMTS/LTE2600 bands.

PAS69278P MIMO Low Pim Directional antenna

This directional antenna offers a minimum of 8 dBi gain on both antenna elements and is terminated in N-Female connectors.

PCTEL announces a number of in-building low PIM solutions pending.

PCTEL has also announced a number of new Low PIM antennas pending release so please contact us with your low PIM antenna requirements.

4G/LTE MIMO Ceiling Mount Antenna with LOW PIM for Indoor Wireless and DAS

A new 4G/LTE ceiling mount MIMO omni antenna designed for indoor wireless deployments has been released. The low PIM (passive intermodulation) CMD69273P is ideal for multiband indoor and DAS applications requiring a single antenna to cover 4G, 3G and 2G cellular bands.

CMD69273P Low PIM ceiling mount antenna

This new antenna is aesthetically neutral, is low profile and covers all European cellular frequency bands from 790-2700 MHz as well as having 2 antenna radiating elements to optimize RF performance.

For more information and availability (this product can now be purchased online at the Connex webshop), please call +44 1280 824055 or e-mail us at sales@ead-ltd.com

Upgraded 4G/LTE Multiband MIMO panel antenna released

EAD is pleased to introduce an upgraded LPM8270 4G Multiband MIMO outdoor directional panel which is now shipping.

With a new, very durable Luran-based radome, the LPM8270 is even more robust than before whilst still offering exception RF performance from 790-2700 MHz. As standard, it is supplied with 2 x N-Female connector on the back of the panel. Jumper cables can be specified as required with the desired cable length and choice of connector.

LPM8270 4G/Multiband MIMO Panel Antenna

For more information, please contact us or purchase online at www.connextech.co.uk.

For dealer/trade inquiries, please contact us via e-mail at sales@ead-ltd.com.

4G/Multiband MIMO GPS and WiFi antenna from PCTEL

Specialist Antennas is pleased to introduce the PCTEL GPSHPDLTEMIMO-SF - a new transit antenna for 4G/LTE multiband applications also requiring WiFi and GPS support.

With 2 x 4G/LTE/Multiband ports offering a MIMO function, this antenna offers high performance in, for its features, a low profile package.

This antenna can also be configured with 2 x WiFi ports if required.

4G MIMO /WiFi/GPS antenna from PCTEL.

The features of the GPSHPDLTEMIMO antenna are as follows:

• No tune, multi-band coverage: dual 4G LTE, dual 802.11n WiFi and GPS L1 frequencies
• Metal 3/4-inch stud mount with slotted jam nut provides single cable exit for easier installation and/or antenna replacement
• Attractive low profile housing for added overhead clearance
• IP67 compliant design provides maximum protection against water or dust ingress under severe environmental conditions
• High performance, low loss cable and high quality connectors for maximum RF system efficiency
• UV resistant black or white housing options complement most vehicular aesthetic requirements

For information, pricing and lead times on this antenna, please contact us at sales@specialistantennas.co.uk. Further 4G and LTE antenna product information can be found at on our website or sister sites at EAD and Connex.

EAD's LMO7270 4G/Multiband MIMO Omni Antenna now shipping

Embedded Antenna Design Ltd (EAD) is now shipping its innovative 4G Multiband (4G/LTE/3G/GSM/Cellular) outdoor MIMO omni antenna for enclosure, wall or pole-mount. The LMO7270 antenna has been designed for both indoor and outdoor deployments including leisure marine environments to improve reception of 4G (LTE), 3G and GSM signals.

LMO7270 MIMO 4G/Multiband Omni Antenna

The frequencies supported are 700, 800, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100 and 2600 MHz covering all major 4G, LTE, GSM and 3G frequency bands.

The LMO7270 measures approximately 187mm in height and 106mm at the base. It is available with or without the wall/pole mount bracket and fed by two short pigtail cables, allowing for longer jumper cables to be connected for specific cable runs. The peak gain on each element is as follows:

Antenna Element 1
 Frequency     Peak Gain
 700-800 MHz     1.4 dBi
 800-960 MHz     2.0 dBi
 1710-2170 MHz     3.0 dBi
 2500-2700 MHz     3.3 dBi

Antenna Element 2
 Frequency     Peak Gain
 700-800 MHz     2.8 dBi
 800-960 MHz     3.0 dBi
 1710-2170 MHz     3.9 dBi
 2500-2700 MHz     3.9 dBi

For more information or to purchase the LMO7270 antenna, please contact EAD or buy here.

4G MIMO antennas - some installation ideas

Here are three different 4G MIMO antennas to complement your 4G/LTE router wireless broadband set up:

High Gain Directional MIMO antenna

LPM8270 MIMO Panel Antenna

The LPM8270 is a 800-2700 MHz MIMO panel antenna offering 8/9 dBi gain across both antenna elements. The antenna has two N-Female connectors on the back allowing the installer to connect up the RF jumper cable of choice - be low loss or extra low loss cable and allowing the length of cable used to be flexible. This antenna must be pointed generally in the direction of the local 4G tower.

Window Mount MIMO Antenna

WA700_2700 MIMO Window Antenna

The WA700_2700 window mount MIMO antenna can be installed on vehicle window (car, van, caravan, truck, bus etc.) or alternatively on a building window. With dual ports offering full band 700-2700 MHz support, the WA700_2700 is a discrete, but effective 4G multiband MIMO antenna. It is supplied with suction cups for mounting and can be operational with a minimum of fuss. The WA700_2700 can be purchased online at the Connex webshop.

Outdoor MIMO Omni Antenna

LMO7270 Outdoor MIMO Omni Antenna

The LMO7270 is an outdoor MIMO Omni antenna for 4G, LTE and multiband applications. Supporting the full 700-2700 MHz band, this antenna can be pole-mounted, wall-mounted, non-metal enclosure mounted and also a marine mount adapter. Supplied with 2 short pigtails with SMA, the LMO7270 is designed to accomodate customer-specific jumper cables i.e. specific in terms of length, cable grade and connectors. The LMO7270 is ideal for fixed broadband access, security, CCTV and monitoring as well as leisure marine applications.

For more information and other 4G antenna solutions, please contact us at sales@ead-ltd.com.

4G Multiband MIMO Outdoor Omni antenna announced by EAD

Embedded Antenna Design Ltd (EAD) has announced an innovative 4G Multiband (4G/LTE/3G/GSM/Cellular) outdoor MIMO omni antenna for enclosure, wall and pole-mounting. Housed in a durable radome, the LMO7270 antenna is suitable for outdoor applications including leisure marine environments to improve reception of 4G (LTE), 3G and GSM signals.

LMO7270 MIMO 4G/Multiband Omni Antenna

The frequencies supported are 700, 800, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100 and 2600 MHz covering all major 4G, LTE, GSM and 3G frequency bands.

The LMO7270 measures approximately 187mm in height and 106mm at the base. It will be available with or without the wall/pole mount bracket and fed by two short pigtail cables, allowing for longer jumper cables to be connected for specific cable runs. The peak gain on each element is as follows:

Antenna Element 1
 Frequency     Peak Gain
 700-800 MHz     1.4 dBi
 800-960 MHz     2.0 dBi
 1710-2170 MHz     3.0 dBi
 2500-2700 MHz     3.3 dBi

Antenna Element 2
 Frequency     Peak Gain
 700-800 MHz     2.8 dBi
 800-960 MHz     3.0 dBi
 1710-2170 MHz     3.9 dBi
 2500-2700 MHz     3.9 dBi


The LMO7270 antenna is supplied with a gasket and a moulded nut as standard so the antenna can be installed as a permanent, through-hole mount solution to be mounted onto a non-metal surface or enclosure. Alternatively, the antenna can be ordered to include brackets for wall or pole mount.

The LMO7270 is just one of a comprehensive range of 4G, LTE, GSM, 3G and cellular antenna products available from EAD and Specialist Antennas. The Connex Technologies webshop has a wide range of 3G and 4G antennas available to purchase online. More information will be available on the LMO7270 antenna during November, in the meantime if you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail at sales@ead-ltd.com.

It takes (at least) two (ports) to MIMO.....

In wireless applications, where download speed is king, network devices are turning to MIMO antenna systems to help provide the bandwidth speeds customers require. The use of MIMO (Multiple In, Multiple Out) antennas in WiFi and LTE applications is helping to improve communcation performance and often critically in mobile applications download speeds.

These MIMO antennas can use spatial and/or polarisation (pattern) diverstity to improve signal at both the receive and transmit ends of the network.

From our wide portfolio antennas, we have summarised some our more popular MIMO antennas here for WiFi and 4G applications:

08-ANT-0943-3X - Triple Feed Dual Band (2-3GHz/4.9-5.9GHz) Indoor MIMO Antenna

The 3 port MIMO-Dual Band antenna manufactured by MP Antenna is a low profile Multi-Polarized MIMO (Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output) antenna  offering continuous wideband performance ( from 2-3GHz/4.9-5.9GHz for fixed installations for both indoor and outdoor applicaitons. The 3X-MIMO-Dual With three separate antenna feeds, it facilitates maximum diversity for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi and WiMAX frequencies. This Triple Feed antenna has a built in ground plane and is supplied with low loss cables for maximum efficiency.

MPMI MIMO WLAN - Multiple Port MIMO WLAN antenna

MPMI MIMO Antenna

The MPMI MIMO WLAN  from PCTEL omni antenna products are omnidirectional, operating at both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz band. They are designed to support access points offering 802.11n coverage. The antennas are suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, and include mounting hardware for wall/mast or ceiling mount applications, depending on model.

Models include:

MPMI2458-4-RPC
MPMI2458-6-RPSMA
MPMI2458-3-RPSMA .

FP2458-DP3X3 - Directional MIMO Panel antenna

The FP2458-DP3X3 is a dual-band MIMO WiFiantenna that offer spatial and polarization diversity across the 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.1-5.9 GHz broadband wireless frequencies in a discrete, low-profile housing. This antenna was conceived to address enhanced coverage for areas with large numbers of mobile
data users such as stadiums, concerts etc. It has been designed with both outdoor and in-building installations in mind that are utilizing 802.11n wireless LAN access points across the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands.



For 4G and LTE frequencies, we have a range of MIMO products:

LPM8270 - MIMO 4G Multiband Outdoor panel antenna

LPM8270 4G/Multiband Outdoor Directional MIMO Antenna

The LPM8270 from EAD is a 4G/3G/GSM multiband outdoor directional high gain antenna offering 8/9 dBi gain across the frequency range. It is dual polarised with 2 ports (2 x N-Female) to connect to 4G routers and modems requiring diversity across 2 antenna ports. Jumper cables can be customised to suit.


WA700/2700 - MIMO 4G Multiband Mobile antenna

WA700/2700 MIMO Window Mount antenna

The WA700_2700 is a 4G, 3G, GSM and cellular dual port MIMO antenna for mobile applications - supplied with suction cups for window mount, this antenna comes into its own in non-fixed environments where two ports MIMO antennas is required to improve download speeds.

For more information, please contact us via e-mail at sales@specialistantennas.co.uk. Some of the above antennas are available at our Connex webshop.

Specialist Antennas is one of Europe's leading independent antenna suppliers and is a division of Embedded Antenna Design Ltd.