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WE-MCA Multilayer Chip Antennas

Würth Elektronik's low profile multilayer chip antennas are designed for all common RF applications

Image of Wurth's WE-MCA Multilayer Chip AntennasWürth Elektronik WE-MCA series are low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) multilayer chip antennas. These antennas are formed from several layers of dielectric material, which are pressed and fired together into a monolithic structure. Each dielectric layer has a patterned metallization on the surface that connects to other layers through vias. The layers and the vias form a helical multilayer antenna. The WE-MCA series are the perfect choice for engineers who are restricted by cost and space requirements in a wireless system design.

Characteristics
  • SMD multilayer chip antenna
  • Extremely low profile
  • Very light component
  • Power capacity: 5 W max.
  • Omni-directional
  • High gain
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Applications
  • RF-applications
  • WLAN
  • Home RF (868 MHz)
  • Bluetooth applications
  • GSM 900
  • ISM 868/2400

Application Note: WE-MCA Multilayer Chip Antenna Placement & Matching

RF Antennas

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
RF ANT 2.4GHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD7488930245RF ANT 2.4GHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD5637 - Immediate$14.40View Details
RF ANT 2.4GHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD7488910245RF ANT 2.4GHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD6124 - Immediate$21.63View Details
RF ANT 900MHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD7488910092RF ANT 900MHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD1854 - Immediate$25.22View Details
RF ANT 2.4GHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD7488940245RF ANT 2.4GHZ CHIP SOLDER SMD1378 - Immediate$16.19View Details

RF Evaluation and Development Kits-Boards

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
TEST BOARD FOR 74889302457488930EBTEST BOARD FOR 74889302450 - Immediate$39.40View Details
TEST BOARD FOR 7488910092 ANT74889100EBTEST BOARD FOR 7488910092 ANT0 - Immediate$39.40View Details
TEST BOARD FOR 74889102457488910EBTEST BOARD FOR 74889102450 - Immediate$39.40View Details
Published: 2012-09-11

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