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Antenna difference and raccomanded layout

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Hi all,


I've found on CC3100 layout guide that there is two adviced antennas: AH316M245001-T and RFANT5220110A2T .

I want to ask:

- Since I can see any from datasheet, which difference have this two type of antenna in certifications and performance?

- On RFANT5220110A2T datasheet there is no specified matching components. It's normal? So I don't need to add any antenna components?

- On AH316M245001-T datasheet there is a void but with no specified min. and max. void dimensions, where I can find them?

- In the case of AH316M245001-T I've placed CC3100 in the corner of pcb and I have limited RF wire length, I've calculated wire width to match 50ohm. Since I can't find any min. RF wire lenght, can be good a layout like this? (rectangle is the void, I'll position it better and eliminate vias inside it)



- In CPW-G what is raccomanded via size and distance between vias?

- Should I separate CPW-G Ground from any other components? (or can this improve performace?)

Thank you!

  • Note that the device is certified only with the AH316M245001 antenna.
    to further answer the questions.
    Since I can see any from datasheet, which difference have this two type of antenna in certifications and performance?
    [Prajay] These antenna have more or less the same performance. The RFANT5220110A2T requires a larger ground clearance compared to the AH316M but its layout is a bit more easier to implement.
    - On RFANT5220110A2T datasheet there is no specified matching components. It's normal? So I don't need to add any antenna components?
    [Prajay] It is recommended to add a 3 element matching network (PI or T network) so that any board level impedance variations can be tuned out. For a perfectly built board there may not be a need for matching network, but that is a very rare case.
    - On AH316M245001-T datasheet there is a void but with no specified min. and max. void dimensions, where I can find them?
    [Prajay] For the AH316M the void dimension is exact. You cannot change this. I am attaching the design guide here.
    - In the case of AH316M245001-T I've placed CC3100 in the corner of pcb and I have limited RF wire length, I've calculated wire width to match 50ohm. Since I can't find any min. RF wire lenght, can be good a layout like this? (rectangle is the void, I'll position it better and eliminate vias inside it)
    [Prajay] Please follow the boosterpack antenna layout exactly. Especially the void and the feed points. Refer to the attached guide for details.
    - In CPW-G what is raccomanded via size and distance between vias?
    [Prajay] We generally recommend the via to be placed so that the distance between VIA to the trace is 3x the distance between trace to GND.
    - Should I separate CPW-G Ground from any other components? (or can this improve performace?)
    [Prajay] In general, the CPW-G can be shared with the board ground unless there are some high frequency noise from other circuits.

     

    Design Guide AH316M245001_E20121105V2.1.pdf