LoRaWAN (Long-Rang Wide Area Network) antenna is one type of critical component in LoRaWAN systems, it converts electrical signals from the LoRaWAN devices (gateway or end-device) into electromagnetic radio waves. Also, it can cover vast distance and provide a significantly larger communication range at low bandwidths compared to other wireless data transmisson technologies.
Its efficiency directly impacts:
- Communication Range
- Signal Penetration (walls or obstacles)
- Battery life
- Network Reliability
LoRaWAN Key Specifications
1.Frequency Band
- EU868 / AS923 / IN865: usually 863-870MHz or 915-925MHz
- US915: 902-928MHz
- CN470: 470-510MHz
- 2.4GHz: used by higher bandwidth LoRa solutions
2.Gain (dBi)
- Omnidirectional Antenna: typically 2-5dBi, ideal for gateways covering a wide area
- Directional Antenna: 8-15dBi, ideal for Point-to-Point links or covering a specific distance
3.Radiation Pattern
4.Impedance & VSWR
5.Connector Type
- Common types are : SMA, RP-SMA (Reverse Polarity), N-Type (for outdoor gateways), U.FL (for embedded devices )
6.Cable & Length
The Types of LoRaWAN Antennas
- Whip Antenna / Stubby Antenna: End-devices, indoor trackers, portable devices
- Flexibel Antenna / PCB Antenna : Embedded sensors, wearables
- Rubber Duck Antenna : Outdoor gateways, industrial devices
- Panel Antenna / Patch Antenna : Long-range point-to-point links,
- Omni Antenna / Base Station Antenna : Indoor or outdoor coverage for warehous and offices
MS TELECOM has a wide range of LoRaWAN antenna solutions starting from embedded antennas, internal antennas for small IoT devices, also, has a wide range of terminal antennas, external antennas for IoT devices.