Dual Polarized Switched Beam MIMO Antenna for 5G
SBA3438B-DP
The SBA3438B-DP is a switched beam antenna for the 5G 3.4 to 3.8 GHz frequency band providing
output for dual ±45° slant polarizations to support MIMO usage. The antenna offers extremely fast beam
steering capability to achieve optimal gain to the desired direction and avoid interference from and to
unwanted directions (LPI/LPD). The antenna provides up to 20 sharp beams with a minimum of 18 degree
beamwidth to cover the full 360 degree horizontal area. On top of sharp beam mode the antenna supports
also wide and quasi-omni modes
• Dual ±45° slant polarizations to support MIMO usage
• Extremely fast beam steering to support 5G complex node and Mesh networks
• Optimized spectrum efficiency: antenna gain steered to the desired directions and
interference minimized to and from unwanted directions
Product details*
Frequency range 3400 - 3800 MHz
Polarization ±45° slant polarizations
Antenna type Switched beam antenna
Radiation pattern Directional (see typical patterns on Page 2)
Gain (typical) 14 dBi
3 dB beamwidth, VP & HP E-plane 15°, H-plane 25° (typical)
Sidelobe level (typical) -12 dB
VSWR ≤ 2.5
Nominal Impedance 50 Ω
Power rating 10 W (CW)
Power supply 12 VDC (< 200 mA)
Beam switching speed < 1 µs (see information on Page 3)
Standard color Black
Radiator 20 x selectable dual polarized patch array element
Height 390 mm (including the mast mount adapter)
Diameter 370 mm
Weight 4.5 kg
Installation
RF connection 2 x Female N-type connector
Power and control Full Dupplex RS-485 *
Mounting Mast mount adapters for 40-60 mm masts included
* More information on request
Order number
SBA3438B-DP Antenna as described above
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Radiation performance
SBA3438B-DP
Typical radiation patterns antenna gain and VSWR in free space:
For perfect operation there should be free space around the antenna.
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Environmental specifications
SBA3438B-DP
The antenna is designed to fulfill the requirements of the following standards
Environmental and EMC standards
Temperature range (operating) -40 ... +71 ºC
Temperature range (storage) -40 ... +85 ºC
MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3 Procedure III (cycle with
Humidity
extreme at 95 % RH, +60 ºC)
Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810F, Method 510.4 Procedure II (18 m/s)
MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4 Procedure l (rainfall rate
Blowing Rain
150 mm/h, wind speed 30 m/s)
Water Immersion MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4 Procedure l (depth 1 m)
Wind Speed (survival) 180 km/h
CE102 for conducted emissions on power leads, 10 kHz to
MIL-STD-461G
10 MHz
RS103 for electric field radiated susceptibility, 80 MHz to 6
MIL-STD-461G
GHz
IEC 61000-4-2: 2009 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 Electrical fast transient/burst (EFT) immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6: 2014 Conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
Control Interface information
The control connector is a circular military connector (MIL-DTL-5015 compatible, shell style MS3102-14S6P) to which the
power supply as well as the control communication interface of the antenna are connected. The control communication
interface is based on RS-485 type signaling in a full-duplex configuration. Contact COJOT for detailed information about
the communication protocol. The switching speed stated (< 1 µs) does not include the communication with the
transceiver (reception of a frequency command and sending of an acknowledgement).
NOTE: wrong wiring may damage the antenna.
Pin number Signal
A DC IN (regulated DC voltage of +12 V, I < 200 mA)
B RS485 RP (positive conductor of RS485 pair on which the antenna receives commands)
C RS485 RM (negative conductor of RS485 pair on which the antenna receives commands)
D GND
E RS485 TM (negative conductor of RS485 pair on which the antenna sends responses)
F RS485 TP (positive conductor of RS485 pair on which the antenna sends responses)
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