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PA-56R-POE-5G
View third-party antenna requirements for the PA-56R-POE-5G firewall.
Third-Party Antenna Requirements
If you purchase a third-party antenna, it must meet the following WWAN requirements
to ensure compatibility and performance with the PA-56R-POE-5G. Two antennas are
required for dual SIM dual active (DSDA) operation.
Recommended WWAN Antenna Requirements
| Parameter | Requirement Specifications | Details |
|---|
| Antenna system |
- NR/LTE: External multi-band 4x4 DL MIMO antenna system
(ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, ANT4)
- 3G: External multi-band antenna system with diversity
(ANT1, ANT3)
| If an antenna includes GNSS, it must also satisfy dedicated
GNSS antenna requirements. |
| Frequency ranges |
- ANT1: 617–5925 MHz
- ANT2: 1164–5000 MHz
- ANT3: 617–5000 MHz
- ANT4: 1427–5925 MHz
| Specified across supported cellular and GNSS bands. |
| VSWR |
- Recommended: < 2:1
- Worst case: < 3:1
| Measured at the RF receptacle across all bands including band
edges. |
| Total radiated efficiency | > 50% on all bands | Primary parameter for evaluating the antenna system (measured
at RF receptacle excluding cable loss). |
| Radiation pattern | Nominally omni-directional radiation pattern in the azimuth
plane | Provides uniform horizontal coverage. |
| Envelope correlation coefficient (ECC) |
- Rx bands < 960 MHz: < 0.5
- Rx bands > 1.4 GHz: < 0.2
| Measured between receiving antennas. |
| Mean effective gain (MEG) | Receiving antennas: –2 to –3 dBi | Specified for receiving antenna elements. |
| MEG imbalance |
- MIMO operation: < 2 dB
- Diversity operation: < 6 dB
| Measured between any two antenna elements. |
| Isolation |
- Band B41 / UL MIMO: > 20 dB between transmitting
antennas
- All other bands/scenarios: > 10 dB across all
antennas
| Prevents potential ACLR and EVM performance issues during
transmission. |
| Max input power | ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, ANT4, GNSS: 10 dBm | Critical: In-band GPS signal on ANT2 must be < 0 dBm to
avoid damaging the internal LNA. |
| Power handling | > 1 W | Endurance measured over 4 hours using a 1 W continuous wave
(CW) signal at mid-band frequencies. |
| Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) | All SMA ports. |
| Connector | SMA (M) | WWAN and GNSS. |
| GNSS active bias | 3.15 Vdc (50 mA max) | |
Consult a professional for best device location and
antenna siting. Any installation should comply with all national and local
regulations.
