Product Overview
This directional panel antenna is specifically designed for the Ultra-High Frequency ($\text{UHF}$) band, covering the range from 868MHz to 930MHz. With its directional high-gain characteristics, it is an ideal choice for long-range applications in RFID(Radio-Frequency Identification), LoRa LoRaWAN, and the Internet of Things IoT. Its compact structure, excellent performance, and flexible cable configuration RG316 LMR200 allow it to address challenges in various complex industrial and commercial environments.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Key Detail |
| Frequency Range | 868 ~930MHz | Covers major global UHF \RFIDand ISM frequency bands. |
| Antenna Type | Directional Panel Antenna | Focuses signal energy, maximizing transmission distance and read accuracy. |
| Gain | 6dBi | High-gain design, effectively compensating for signal attenuation and boosting coverage. |
| VSWR | <1.92 | Excellent impedance matching ensures efficient RF power output. |
| Input Impedance | 50 | Standard RFsystem impedance. |
| Connector | SMA-Male | Universal connector, compatible with most mainstream \RFID readers and LoRa gateways. |
| Cable Type | RG316/ LMR200 (Optional/Customizable) | Offers cable options with different loss characteristics and flexibility. |
| Antenna Size | 130x130x20mm
| Compact and lightweight, allowing for flexible installation. |
Key Features and Advantages
High Signal Quality: Low VSWR ensures minimal power loss between the antenna and the RF equipment.
Precise Coverage: The directional beam design concentrates the signal within a specific area, effectively mitigating multi-path interference and "crosstalk" from adjacent areas.
Flexible Customization: Choice between RG316\LMR200 feed lines.LMR200 is typically used for longer connections requiring lower signal loss.
Strong Compatibility: Standard SMA-Male interface allows for easy integration into existing systems without extra adapters.
Durable Construction: The panel structure is robust, suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor installations.
Application Scenarios and Case Studies
This antenna is particularly suited for applications requiring precise control of the read range and long-distance communication.
1. Retail & Logistics: Entry/Exit Access and Asset Tracking RFID
Scenario Description: In logistics sorting centers or retail store goods channels, there is a need for zero-miss RFID tag reading on fast-moving pallets or packages as they pass through gates.
Antenna Application: Install this 6dBi Directional Panel Antenna on the sides or top of the channel, with the beam direction extending along the corridor.
Advantage: Its directionality ensures that only tags located inside the channel are accurately read, effectively excluding items stacked outside the corridor, solving the common logistics issue of crosstalk and misreads.
2. Smart Industry: Production Line Station Identification and Error Proofing RFID
Scenario Description: In automated production lines for automotive or electronic products, each workstation needs to precisely identify the RFID tag of the specific component arriving at that station to execute the correct assembly operation.
Antenna Application: Utilize the antenna's compact size and directionality by installing it above the workstation, strictly limiting the read zone to the workbench area.
Advantage: The precise beam width (thanks to the directional design) guarantees that only the tag at the current station is activated and read, preventing the reading of other tags on adjacent stations or conveyor belts. This is crucial for achieving flexible manufacturing and production error-proofing.
3. Smart City: LoRa/LoRaWAN Extended Remote Coverage
Scenario Description: When deploying LoRaWAN gateways for applications like remote utility metering or environmental monitoring in smart cities, there is a need to focus the signal coverage onto a specific street or rural direction.
Antenna Application: Install the 915MHz version of this antenna on a tall building and aim it at the target coverage area.
Advantage: Compared to omni-directional antennas, this 6dBi directional antenna concentrates energy, significantly increasing the transmission range and signal strength in the target direction, allowing for effective long-distance coverage of specific areas with the minimum number of gateways.
