On January 9, during the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Quectel, a global leading provider of IoT solutions, announced the official launch of three new antenna products: the GNSS Active External Antenna YEGN103W8A, the 5G Terminal Mount Rubber Dipole External Antenna YECT004W1A, and the Passive L-Band, GNSS, and Iridium Antenna YFTA009E3AM. These additions further enrich Quectel’s module antenna product portfolio.
Quectel COO Zhang Dong said, “With the launch of these three new antennas, we are once again expanding our antenna product line, offering customers more diverse and tailored options. Meanwhile, we can also provide custom antenna solutions, adding more momentum to our customers’ product launches.”
YEGN103W8A
Quectel YEGN103W8A is an external active GNSS antenna introduced by Quectel, operating within the 1164-1300 MHz and 1525-1606 MHz frequency bands. It supports full-band RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology and European commercial satellite positioning services (L-Band), offering multi-band support for GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo, and European commercial satellites. This makes it ideal for applications requiring high-precision positioning. The antenna meets various international certification standards, including CE, RoHS, and REACH.
The YEGN103W8A is equipped with an RG174 SMA male to TNC male connector and offers magnetic mounting options, with a bracket length of approximately 75 mm. The antenna’s diameter is 146.4 mm, depth is 71.43 mm, and it can operate within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, meeting IP67 high waterproof and dustproof standards.
YECT004W1A
Quectel YECT004W1A is an ultra-wideband 5G external dipole antenna, specifically designed for optimizing terminal installations, backward compatible with 4G/3G/2G/LPWA networks. The antenna measures 135 mm × 15.6 mm × 13 mm and covers a frequency range from 600 MHz to 6000 MHz, with diverse connector options, including Fakra, TNC, and SMA male connectors. Its compact design makes it ideal for applications that require hidden antennas. Additionally, this antenna can be directly mounted on terminal devices for easy installation, providing omnidirectional signal coverage for stable, efficient connections.
With excellent performance in gain and efficiency, the YECT004W1A is widely suitable for gateways, routers, smart meters, vending machines, industrial IoT, smart homes, and other fields. The antenna also features strong weather resistance, operating in a temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, complies with RoHS and REACH standards, and achieves IP67 waterproof and dustproof ratings once installed.
YFTA009E3AM
Quectel YFTA009E3AM is Quectel’s latest internally built Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication antenna, specifically designed for the Quectel CC200A-LB module. It provides full L-Band coverage, with a transmission frequency range of 1626.5–1660.5 MHz and 1668–1675 MHz, and a reception frequency range of 1518–1559 MHz. The antenna is also compatible with various global positioning systems, including GPS L1, Galileo E1, BDS B1C, QZSS L1, and the Iridium frequency band of 1616–1626.5 MHz, ensuring broad communication and positioning capabilities. This makes it ideal for areas with weak or no base station coverage.
The YFTA009E3AM measures 80 mm × 80 mm × 13.3 mm and weighs 56.1 grams, making it compact and lightweight. It offers two installation options: screws and clips, and is equipped with an IPEX MHF 1 connector to ensure stable and reliable connections. This antenna operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and meets RoHS and REACH standards. Moreover, it features excellent key performance indicators with a peak gain of up to 5.65 dBi. Additionally, the YFTA009E3AM supports custom connector types and cable lengths to meet diverse application needs.
In addition to a rich portfolio of antenna products, Quectel also provides comprehensive antenna design support services, including simulation, testing, and manufacturing of custom antenna solutions to meet specific application requirements. Quectel’s regional R&D centers can assist customers in simplifying terminal design processes; while testing and certification services can further shorten the time-to-market for products.