Antennas

The Taoglas Raptor III MA1270 is a high performance 7-in-1 Shark Fin style combination antenna. It provides multiple antenna connections in a sleek, covert enclosure and is suitable for all automotive and commercial trucking applications. The Raptor III has been engineered to be mounted directly on the vehicle roof and is supplied with 3m cables and SMA connectors as standard.

The Raptor III is designed to combine active GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo), 2 x 5G/4G Cellular MIMO, 2 x Dual-Band Wi-Fi MIMO, Active AM/FM and TETRA antennas in a small, robust, IP67 rated enclosure. The whip antenna attached to the rear of the enclosure covers the TETRA bands used for specialist communication systems such as public safety and first responders.

The cellular antennas in the Raptor III cover all 4G, and the new Sub 6GHz 5G cellular bands offering efficiencies of up to 80%. Fallback to 3G and 2G bands are possible where 5G and 4G is not accessible. The high performing Wi-Fi antennas cover both the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi bands. The whip antenna covers the Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) bands between 380 - 470MHz as standard and can be customized for other communication frequency bands. It is connected via a threaded M6 Female connector to the M6 male connector on the enclosure. Low loss 1.5DS cables are used that can allow for longer cable installations if required.

The Raptor III has a robust, impact-resistant, UV resistant, PC enclosure and is easy to install. It requires just one single M20 hole, unlike many other vehicle mount solutions currently on the market that require multiple mounting holes. This single hole mounting substantially reduces installation time & cost and reduces damage to the vehicle.

Typical Applications Include:

• Transportation and Fleet Management
• Autonomous Driving and Robotics
• First Responders and Emergency Services

The cables, connectors and whip are fully customizable. For further information or installation instructions contact your regional Taoglas customer support team.

The Spartan MA600.W antenna is a white, heavy-duty, fully IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna for use in telematics, transportation and remote monitoring applications.

The Spartan is unique in the market because it combines a 3in1 GPS/GLONASS, Cellular (2G and 3G) and Wi-Fi, heavy-duty antenna with high efficiency in a compact format. The antenna screws down permanently onto a roof or metal panel and can be pole or wall-mounted with a metal bracket. The white color is ideal for mounting on white truck roofs or cabs or industrial equipment.

For industries such as commercial vehicle telematics, remote monitoring, smart meter systems and construction equipment, the Spartan provides a robust, rugged antenna that is durable, even in extreme environments.

All while still maintaining 20dB isolation between antennas. It uses high-shielded PTFE dielectric ultra low-loss cables that maintain low attenuation at all frequency bands, with an average 0.3dB per meter (0.1dB per foot), compared to 0.7dB for RG58 and 1.2dB for RG174. Because of this, the Spartan maximizes chances of passing PTCRB and network approvals first time. The Spartan also has excellent GPS/GLONASS reception without need to attach to an external ground-plane due to coupling to its unique own metal base.

Note: for ground-isolation antennas use the MA605 version with Isolation Gaskets. Also available in Black.

The TG.09 Penta-band Cellular Hinged Rotatable SMA antenna is a high efficiency monopole antenna. Compared to other much larger antennas on the market, it has superior wide-band high efficiency characteristics.

This antenna is used by many of the leading wireless device providers in the world marketplace.

The unique rotatable hinge design enables the user to rotate the antenna to the best angle for an optimal cellular signal reception. As the upper antenna element can move in any direction, it also reduces damage from impact force from any angle to the antenna, compared to traditional hinged right angle or fixed fight angle designs or straight antennas.

The tiny dimensions of this antenna coupled with excellent RF performance and an aesthetic high end design feel make it the ideal cellular antenna for routers, vehicle tracking devices, telematics devices, remote monitoring systems, POS devices.

The TG.09 as all monopole antennas works best connected directly to the ground-plane of the device main-board. Taoglas offers support services to characterize antenna efficiency on your individual device ground-plane.

Please contact Taoglas regional support centre first if you wish to do PTCRB or network approvals with this antenna attached to your device, so we can check RF integration is correct and do a pre-test first to ensure optimized passive and active performance and a smooth and quick certification approval process.

The Taoglas Synergy MA1508 is a 8-in-1 next-generation permanent mount antenna for vehicle roof applications. It has a fully IP67 rated waterproof robust PC enclosure and base. The 9 antennas inside support 5G/4G, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou, Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz). This outstanding patent-pending antenna delivers powerful MIMO antenna technology for 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 2.4/5.8GHz 802.11n and the emerging 802.11ac, and an optimized GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou patch antenna for location. The 5G/4G antennas also include backward compatibility to work at most worldwide 2G and 3G bands.

Typical Applications:

• Next Generation OEM Automotive Connectivity
• Multimedia, Navigation and Telematics Systems
• V2V, V2X and Fleet Management Applications
• Real-time HD Video Streaming
• First Net Responder Routers

The MA1508 is ideal for applications that require highly sophisticated antennas for real-time streaming applications that demand high-speed video uplink and downlink into the cabin of the vehicle. These challenges are resolved by the highly efficient, high gain MIMO antennas, with high isolation, all of which is necessary to achieve the required signal to noise ratio and throughput.

The MA1508 can also be customized for your particular wireless application and frequency band, subject to NRE and MOQ. There are 8x 300mm RG-174 cables, terminating in SMA(M) connectors for 5G/4G MIMO 4X4, and RP SMA(M) for Wi-Fi MIMO 3X3. There is a 300mm RG-174 cable for GNSS terminating in an SMA(M) connector.

The Spartan MA650.ST antenna is an omnidirectional, heavy-duty, fully IP69K and IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna for use in telematics, transportation, and remote monitoring applications.

This unique antenna delivers powerful 3G/2G antenna technology and GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO for next generation high bandwidth telematics navigation systems.

We have packed 2 high efficiency and gain antennas in an extremely robust IP69K direct mount antenna package. The antenna has its own ground-plane and can radiate on any mounting environment like metal or plastic without affecting performance. The cables are low loss allowing for lengths of up to 5 meters (16 ' and 4.85 "), critical for buses, trains and other commercial transport applications.

For industries such as commercial vehicle telematics, remote monitoring, smart meter systems, construction equipment, at only 40mm high, the Spartan provides an unobtrusive, robust, rugged antenna that is durable even in extreme environments. This model is specific designed for automotive market with Fakra Jack generation II connectors which provide high connector reliability in vibrant usage application.

Customized cable length and connector versions are available upon request.

The hinged Apex TG.30 Ultra-Wideband Dipole LTE Antenna - is primarily designed for use with 4G LTE modules and devices that require the highest possible efficiency and peak gain to deliver best in class throughput on all major cellular (2g/3g/4g) bands worldwide for access points, terminals and routers. The antenna is a ground plane independent antenna with a SMA (M) connector and swivel mechanism that allows the antenna part to be rotated. The Apex exhibits high efficiency across the ultra wide band and is backward compatible with 2G and 3G cellular applications such as GSM, LTE, UMTS, WI-FI and even has GPS included for Assisted GPS and/or E911 applications. With very high efficiency on every cellular band globally it is an ideal solution for any device requiring high, reliable performance. It is also guaranteed to meet any type approval or carrier certification requirements from a RF standpoint. It is an omni-directional antenna and the radiation patterns display this and are stable across all bands.

It has a quality robust IP67 UV resistant housing (SMA connector is IP65) for use with wireless terminals. The swivel and hinge mechanism allows the antenna part itself to be orientated in different directions and can help avoid touching off other antennas or objects close by as well as helping with isolation by orientating the antenna in different directions in MIMO systems for when other TG.30 antennas are present on the same device.

This patented antenna is available in White and Black versions. The antenna blade can swivel 90 degrees from the connector accommodating different installation environments. It is also available with Straight and Right Angle connectors.

The Ulysses miniature super low profile (only 10mm in height) GNSS antenna is designed for applications which require high positioning accuracy by combining signals from GPS, GALILEO and GLONASS systems. A high gain wide-band patch antenna on an integral ground delivers reliable performance. Fully IP67 waterproof rating allows use in outdoors environments. Front end SAW filter configuration eliminates potential LNA burn-out from nearby out of band radiated power bursts from other antennas that may be co-located nearby.

The antenna is manufactured to strict first tier Automotive quality controlled manufacturing process in TS16949 approved facility.

The Stream MA.208 GPS/GALILEO/LTE Cellular antenna is a low profile, heavyduty, fully IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna for use by RF professionals in telematics, transportation and remote monitoring applications. The Stream is unique in the market as it combines the highest possible efficiency and peak gain for GPS/GALILEO and all cellular bands in 4G/3G/2G in a low profile compact format for mounting via high quality first tier automotive approved 3M adhesive foam.

The patent pending design incorporates internally a custom Taoglas 35mm patch antenna on an extended integral ground-plane to deliver more than 3.5dBiC gain. A front-end SAW filter dramatically reduces radiated spurious emissions. The extended ground-plane used with an innovative internal cellular PIFA also enables the unique wide-band 4G/3G/2G response to deliver the highest performance possible, at 3 meters cable length. Nothing else out there comes close in terms of consistency of efficiency and peak gain at all cellular bands, with an awesome 70%+ at the LTE 700MHz band, again including 3 meters of cable loss. High antenna efficiencies are absolutely critical in today's 3G and 4G systems to achieving targeted data-speeds and coverage.

All this is done while still maintaining 20dB isolation between antennas. The Stream uses high-shielded PTFE dielectric ultra low-loss cables that maintain low attenuation at all frequency bands, and high noise rejection, with an average loss of only 0.3dB per meter (0.1dB per foot), compared to 0.7dB for RG58 and 1.2dB for RG174. Because of this, the Stream maximizes chances of passing PTCRB and network approvals first time. The Stream works best when attached to plastic or glass, but can also be used on metal if some foam spacing is added.

The Stream comes packaged with a separate 3M first tier automotive approved adhesive which can be attached to either the bottom of the top of the product, for easy mounting directly on glass, or on plastic.

The Pantheon MA700 antenna is an omni-directional heavy-duty, fully IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna for use in telematics, transportation and remote monitoring applications. The Pantheon series is designed for RF professionals who accept no performance compromises whatsoever. The MA700 combines a 3in1 GPS/GLONASS, Cellular 700MHz to 2200MHz (2G/3G/4G) and 2.4GHz/5GHz antenna with the highest efficiency and peak gain possible. Unlike our competitors who don't measure cable loss the specification is measured at 3 meters (10ft) to show real performance in the field. The antenna screws down permanently onto a roof or metal panel and can be pole or wall-mounted.

All while still maintaining 20dB isolation between antennas. It uses high-shielded PTFE dielectric ultra low-loss cables that maintain low attenuation at all frequency bands, and high noise rejection, with an average loss of only 0.3dB per meter (0.1dB per foot), compared to 0.7dB for RG58 and 1.2dB for RG174. Because of this, the Pantheon maximizes chances of passing PTCRB and network approvals first time. The Pantheon also has excellent performance without need to attach to an external ground-plane due to its internal antennas coupling to its unique super strong integrated metal base. The antenna comes with a 3M adhesive waterproof layer to prevent water leaking under the antenna into the mounting hole. The Pantheon can also be supplied in single GPS/GLONASS, Cellular, Wi-Fi only versions, or at other frequencies.

Custom designed integrated wall mounted and pole mounted brackets are available for the Pantheon antennas. These patent pending mounts allow for 180 degrees freedom of movement of the antennas for ease of positioning while also preventing access to the cables so they cannot be cut by vandals or thieves and also protecting the cables from long term weather exposure. The removal of unsightly cables also leads to a cleaner more professional installation and look, and makes the antenna less identifiable and more unobtrusive. Customized cable sleeves can be supplied for extra protection where required

Note: for ground-isolation antennas use the MA.705 version with Isolation Gaskets.