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1. Introduction

The patent pending MFX3 ultra-wideband flexible antenna has been designed for CAT

M1 applications to provide highest efficiency and covers all working frequencies in the

698-3000MHz spectrum, covering all Cellular, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, ISM and AGPS. The

antenna is omni-directional, delivered with a flexible body with excellent efficiencies on

all bands, ground independent, with cable and connector for easy installation.

Category (CAT) M1 is a low power wide area (LPWA) technology specifically designed

for IoT and M2M. CAT M1 technology offers lower maintenance cost, with greater

efficiency and reliability by reducing power consumption and providing deeper

penetration compared to standard cellular technologies. It operates on secure mobile

networks making it suited to automotive, smart meter, medical and smart city

applications.

The MFX3 flexible polymer antenna, at 96*21*0.2mm, is extremely thin, and truly

ultra-wideband, with high efficiencies across the bands. It is assembled by a simple

“peel and stick” process, attaching securely to non-metal surfaces via 3M adhesive. It

enables designers to use only one antenna that covers CAT M1 and all common LTE

frequencies.

The MFX3 is made of durable flexible polymer and is designed to be mounted directly

onto a plastic or glass cover. It offers a peak gain of 5dBi, an efficiency of more than

45% across the bands and is an ideal choice for any device maker that needs to keep

manufacturing costs down over the lifetime of a product. It is ground plane

independent and delivered with a cable and connector for easy connecting to the

wireless module or customer PCB.

Cables and connectors are customizable. Like all similar antennas, care should be

taken to mount the antenna at least 10mm from metal components or surfaces, and

ideally 20mm for best radiation efficiency.