Irvine, United States – Mobix Labs Inc., a global connectivity solutions provider for next generation wireless mmWave 5G and wired high bandwidth cable networks, has introduced two mmWave FR2 antennas for applications in aerospace, defense and the auto industry, as well as base stations, repeaters, gateways, access points, customer premises equipment and satellite communications.
Available for sampling, MOBX128 and MOBX139 are fully optimised, wideband mmWave phased array antennas that can be customised for easy integration with virtually any beamformer integrated circuit. The MOBX128 offers complete coverage of 5GNR mmWave FR2 bands n257, n258 and n261 (24.25GHz to 29.5GHz), while the ultra-wideband MOBX139 offers complete coverage of 5GNR mmWave FR2 bands n259, n260 and n262 (37GHz to 49GHz).
“Our news today builds on Mobix Labs’ expanding product portfolio of phased array antennas that serve a growing worldwide customer base,” says Fabian Battaglia, CEO of Mobix Labs. “By offering a wide variety of frequency ranges, we can support multiple markets and use cases, from IoT devices to 5G infrastructure and base stations, while delivering unparalleled performance, size, and cost efficiency, which are critical to success.”
The MOBX128 is a 2D phased array antenna module, comprised of 64 elements with separate feeds for horizontal and vertical polarisation, along with advanced beam scanning over a field of ± 60° in azimuth plane and ± 45° in elevation plane across the 24.25GHz to 29.5GHz frequency range. Sized at 50.2 mm x 50.2 mm, the MOBX128 uses standard printed circuit board (PCB) materials and fabrication processes for cost sensitive beamforming applications, as well as maintains cross polarisation isolation of greater than 27dB over the entire scanning range.
The MOBX139 is a 2D phased array antenna module as well, comprised of 64 elements and separate feeds for horizontal and vertical polarisation. With a beam scanning ability of ± 60° in azimuth plane and ± 45° in elevation plane over the 37GHz to 49GHz frequency range, the MOBX139 maintains cross polarisation isolation of greater than 30dB. The MOBX139 measures 29.2 mm x 29.2 mm and uses standard printed circuit board materials and fabrication processes, also ideal for cost-sensitive beamforming applications.
All antenna ports are 50 Ω matched, thereby simplifying the required PCB integration for any third party to complete a high performance phased array antenna module for 5GNR mmWave RF front end solutions.
MWC Barcelona 2023
Mobix Labs will be exhibiting at MWC Barcelona 2023 (booth 7G21) at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from February 27 to March 2. Contact here for a demo of the MOBX128, MOBX139 and other products at MWC 2023 and/or sales and sampling information.
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