TDD-LTE / WiMAX places its own demands on the antenna: the link budget, the interference environment and the physical install all differ from a generic 5g antennas deployment. This page works through those requirements and maps them onto specific models.
What the application demands
This deployment sets its own constraints on the antenna: the link budget, the interference environment, the physical mounting and the environmental exposure all have to be specified together rather than one at a time.
Turning that into a specification
- Take the operating band from the radio datasheet, including any guard at the band edges.
- Decide the coverage shape first, omnidirectional or sector, and only then take the highest gain that still fits it.
- Measure the feedline run and subtract its loss before comparing antenna gain figures.
- Confirm the connector on the radio and order the matching interface rather than adapting in the field.
Models used for TDD-LTE / WiMAX
| Model | Band (MHz) | Gain | Polarization | Length | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW-PA8025-H12B65 | 806–2500 | 12 dBi | Horizontal | 660 mm | N-Female |
| AW-PA8025-V12B65 | 806–2500 | 12 dBi | Vertical | 660 mm | N-Female |
| AW-PA8025-D2x12B65 | 806–2500 | 2x12 dBi | Vertical + Horizontal | 660 mm | N-Female |
| AW-LP1727-10 | 1710–2700 | 10 dBi | Vertical | 380 mm | N-Female |
Grounding and surge protection
Tower-mounted 5G arrays require coordinated lightning protection: surge arrestors on each feed, bonded ground bars, and compliance with the site grounding plan.