Overview

The TOXU TX-A97 is a magnetic-mount wideband cellular antenna designed for compatible wireless communication equipment operating within 690-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz.

The antenna provides ≥2.5dBi gain, ≤2.5 free-space test VSWR, and a nominal impedance of 50Ω. Its two specified operating ranges support integration with compatible cellular routers, modems, gateways, telemetry terminals, vehicle communication equipment, and industrial wireless systems.

The standard TX-A97 configuration includes a 2000 ±50mm black LMR-100 coaxial cable and a gold-plated 50Ω SMA male connector. The cable provides flexibility when positioning the antenna separately from the connected equipment.

A φ36 ±1mm magnetic base allows the antenna to be installed on a suitable ferromagnetic metal surface without permanent drilling. The antenna body measures 158 ±1mm in height, while the upper housing measures 21 ±1mm wide and 8.6 ±0.5mm thick.

The listed electrical, mechanical, cable, connector, dimensional, and environmental values are taken directly from the approved engineering drawing. They must not be replaced by parameters from the previous website page.

Key Features

690-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz Frequency Coverage

The TX-A97 covers two specified cellular frequency ranges for compatible wireless communication equipment.

≥2.5dBi Antenna Gain

The engineering drawing specifies antenna gain of at least 2.5dBi under the approved test configuration.

≤2.5 Free-Space Test VSWR

The specified free-space test VSWR is no more than 2.5. Installed performance may change according to the mounting surface, equipment enclosure, cable routing, and surrounding environment.

50Ω RF Impedance

The antenna, coaxial cable, and connector use a 50Ω RF configuration for integration with compatible cellular communication equipment.

Magnetic-Mount Installation

The antenna uses a black φ36 ±1mm magnetic base for removable installation on a suitable ferromagnetic metal surface.

2000 ±50mm LMR-100 Coaxial Cable

The standard configuration uses a black 50Ω LMR-100 coaxial cable with a specified finished length of 2000 ±50mm.

Gold-Plated SMA Male Connector

The cable terminates in a 50Ω SMA male connector with a gold-plated finish according to the engineering drawing.

Compact External Antenna Body

The antenna has an overall body height of 158 ±1mm. The upper housing measures 21 ±1mm wide and 8.6 ±0.5mm thick.

-35°C to +75°C Operating Range

The specified operating temperature range is -35°C to +75°C, supporting installation in compatible vehicle, industrial, monitoring, and wireless communication applications.

RoHS-Compliant Materials

The housing, magnetic base, coaxial cable, connector, and protective sleeve are identified as RoHS-compliant in the engineering drawing.

Technical Specifications

All listed parameters are based on the current TX-A97 engineering drawing. Final product acceptance should follow the approved drawing, confirmed order configuration, and sample verification.

Dimension Drawing

The following engineering drawing shows the principal dimensions, cable length, magnetic base diameter, connector configuration, and material information of the TX-A97.

Main drawing dimensions include an antenna body height of 158 ±1mm, upper housing width of 21 ±1mm, upper housing thickness of 8.6 ±0.5mm, magnetic base diameter of φ36 ±1mm, and cable length of 2000 ±50mm.

All dimensions are shown in millimeters unless otherwise specified. The approved engineering drawing takes precedence over website illustrations and photographs.

Applications

• Cellular Routers

• Wireless Modems

• Industrial Cellular Gateways

• Vehicle Communication Terminals

• Fleet-Monitoring Equipment

• Telemetry Terminals

• Remote-Monitoring Systems

• Industrial IoT Equipment

• Wireless Data-Transmission Equipment

• Security and Surveillance Equipment

• Compatible Cellular CPE

• Machine-to-Machine Communication Systems

Application suitability depends on the equipment’s actual operating bands, antenna interface, installation surface, cable-routing arrangement, cellular network, and surrounding RF environment.

System Integration

Before ordering, customers should confirm that their equipment operates within 690-960MHz or 1710-2690MHz. Compatibility should be verified according to the exact cellular bands supported by the wireless module, router, modem, or communication terminal.

The standard TX-A97 uses an SMA male connector. The equipment should therefore have a compatible SMA female antenna interface. Standard SMA and RP-SMA connectors have different center-contact structures and must not be confused.

The magnetic base must be installed on a suitable ferromagnetic metal surface. It will not attach correctly to plastic, glass, wood, aluminum, or non-magnetic composite materials.

The mounting surface can influence antenna performance. Sample testing should be performed on the customer’s actual equipment or intended installation surface before volume production.

For suitable radiation performance, the antenna should normally be installed vertically and positioned away from large metal obstructions, motors, high-current cables, switching power supplies, and strong electromagnetic interference sources.

The LMR-100 coaxial cable should not be sharply bent, crushed, stretched, or repeatedly flexed near the connector and magnetic base. Suitable cable routing and strain relief should be provided during installation.

Actual communication distance cannot be determined by antenna gain alone. System performance also depends on the wireless module, transmit power, receiver sensitivity, cable loss, network coverage, mounting position, obstacles, interference, and complete RF-system design.

Customization Support

Frequency Evaluation

TOXU can evaluate frequency requirements according to the customer’s wireless module, target cellular bands, equipment structure, installation surface, and application environment.

Cable Configuration

Cable type and cable length can be evaluated according to installation distance, operating frequency, acceptable signal loss, routing space, and mechanical requirements.

Connector Selection

The standard TX-A97 configuration uses an SMA male connector. Alternative connector requirements can be evaluated according to the equipment-side RF interface.

RF Verification

TOXU supports sample verification, network-analyzer testing, equipment-side testing, antenna matching, and final configuration confirmation before volume production.

Volume-Production Support

After sample approval, TOXU supports antenna assembly, RF cable processing, connector integration, RF inspection, quality control, customized labeling, packaging, and stable volume delivery.

Why Choose TOXU

TOXU provides antenna design, RF tuning, cable processing, connector integration, prototype verification, testing, and volume-production support for cellular, GNSS, WiFi, IoT, industrial, automotive-related, and wireless communication equipment manufacturers.

Our engineering team can evaluate antenna performance according to the customer’s operating bands, wireless module, PCB design, equipment enclosure, installation surface, mounting position, coaxial cable, connector, and actual operating environment.

In addition to external cellular antennas, TOXU provides GNSS antennas, embedded antennas, combination antennas, fiberglass antennas, RF cable assemblies, RF connectors, PCBA manufacturing, GNSS modules, receiver boards, and integrated communication and positioning hardware solutions.

With IATF16949 and ISO9001-certified manufacturing capabilities, TOXU supports engineering verification, customized production, quality control, and stable delivery for overseas B2B projects.

FAQ

Q: Which frequency ranges does the TX-A97 cover?

A: The engineering drawing specifies 690-960MHz and 1710-2690MHz.

Q: What is the specified antenna gain?

A: The approved engineering drawing specifies gain of at least 2.5dBi. The previous website value of 3dBi is not used for this listing.

Q: What is the specified VSWR?

A: The specified free-space test VSWR is no more than 2.5.

Q: Which coaxial cable does the TX-A97 use?

A: The standard configuration uses a black 50Ω LMR-100 coaxial cable. It is not specified as RG174.

Q: What is the standard cable length?

A: The engineering drawing specifies a finished cable length of 2000 ±50mm.

Q: Which connector does the antenna use?

A: The standard configuration uses a gold-plated 50Ω SMA male connector.

Q: Can the magnetic base attach to any surface?

A: No. The magnetic base requires a suitable ferromagnetic metal surface. It cannot attach correctly to plastic, glass, wood, aluminum, or other non-magnetic materials.

Q: What are the operating and storage temperatures?

A: Both the specified operating-temperature range and storage-temperature range are -35°C to +75°C.

Q: Can the TX-A97 guarantee a specific communication distance?

A: No. Communication distance depends on the complete RF system, including the wireless module, transmit power, receiver sensitivity, cable loss, network coverage, mounting position, obstacles, and interference.

Q: Can the antenna configuration be customized?

A: Frequency matching, cable configuration, connector, labeling, branding, packaging, and RF verification can be evaluated according to project requirements.