LTE CAT 1 Antenna

LTE Cat 1 antenna FPC solder wire antenna is designed for 4G LTE Cat 1 networks and uses an integrated FPC and solder wire structure instead of an IPEX connector. It is directly soldered onto the device main circuit, avoiding connector loosening and signal attenuation issues. Covering mainstream 4G frequency bands worldwide, it features a lightweight, thin, and flexible design, making it suitable for miniaturized embedded smart devices, industrial IoT equipment, and smart terminals.

Range of compatible devices

This LTE Cat 1 antenna is highly compatible and can be widely adapted to various iot terminal devices with 4G Cat 1 modules. It is designed for embedded built-in installation and meets the iterative requirements of devices in narrow Spaces. The specific compatible categories are as follows:

• Industrial Internet of Things devices: industrial Dtus, data acquisition terminals, industrial gateways, remote monitoring devices

• Smart security devices: 4G cameras, burglar alarms, access control terminals, vehicle-mounted monitoring recorders

• Civilian smart hardware: Shared devices (shared power banks, shared bikes), smart water and electricity meters, gas monitoring terminals

• Vehicle-mounted terminal devices: Vehicle-mounted locators, T-BOX vehicle-mounted terminals, vehicle anti-theft tracking devices

• Portable communication devices: Small 4G routers, portable Wi-Fi, iot handheld terminals

Core Selling Points

As a seasoned LTE Cat 1 antenna Supplier, our factory has optimized the product structure based on ten years of antenna research and production experience to address common industry requirements.

1. Flexible and Bendable Design

Made of high-quality polyimide FPC material, the antenna can be bent freely and closely fitted to the inner wall of equipment. It supports more than 1,000 bending cycles without breakage or signal attenuation, making it suitable for irregular and narrow installation spaces.

2. Full-Band Coverage and Global Compatibility

The antenna covers 700MHz–2700MHz 4G frequency bands, supporting China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom Cat 1 networks. It is also compatible with mainstream overseas 4G bands to meet domestic and international equipment production requirements.

3. Low Power Consumption with Stable Performance

The antenna provides a measured gain of 2.0dBi, VSWR ≤ 1.8, and passive efficiency ≥ 75%. It supports low-power operation without additional equipment power consumption, ensuring stable signal reception in remote areas and confined spaces.

4. Stable Mass Production and Cost Efficiency

With automated factory production lines and strict quality control, the antenna provides high batch consistency. It supports customization of cable length, size, and solder joints, making it suitable for both small-batch samples and large-scale engineering procurement.

Detailed technical specifications

Application Scenarios

This LTE Cat 1 antenna features a lightweight, thin, stable, and easy-to-install design. It is widely used in IoT commercial and industrial applications and is suitable for mass production of various embedded devices.

1. Industrial IoT Applications

Used in industrial data acquisition terminals, field monitoring devices, and remote industrial control gateways. The antenna maintains stable performance in long-term outdoor and high/low-temperature environments, ensuring reliable data transmission and reducing offline issues.

2. Smart Shared Devices

Applied in shared power banks, shared lockers, shared bikes, and other devices with limited internal space. The flexible FPC structure fits different housing designs, while the wire bonding process reduces signal failures caused by device vibration.

3. Vehicle-Mounted Smart Terminals

Used in vehicle positioning T-BOX, dashcams, and vehicle anti-theft terminals. It adapts to vehicle vibration, high and low temperatures, providing sensitive signal reception and stable network connections during driving.

4. Civilian Smart Devices

Applied in smart water meters, electricity meters, gas monitoring terminals, and community security alarm devices. The low-power design supports long standby requirements, reduces frequent maintenance, and is suitable for large-scale civilian applications.

Certification and quality assurance

Shenzhen Qianmu Communication Technology Co., Ltd. is a formal and large-scale LTE Cat 1 antenna Factory with complete production qualifications and quality control system, products are compliant and traceable in quality:

• Complete certification: The products have passed international compliance certifications such as ROHS, CE, FCC, etc., meet the export standards of Internet of Things devices at home and abroad, and can provide a complete set of certification reports.

• Standardized production system: Equipped with fully automatic FPC assembly, soldering and testing production lines, with full closed-loop control from base material procurement, molding processing, performance testing to packaging and shipment.

• Strict quality control inspection: Each batch of antennas undergoes high and low temperature aging tests, bending tests, signal attenuation tests, standing wave ratio spot checks, and unqualified products are directly removed, with a stable batch yield of over 99.5%.

• Quality assurance: Original factory warranty for 12 months, test reports and specification sheets are available for mass production orders, third-party quality inspection is supported, and inferior refurbished parts are eliminated.

Why Choose Us?

Shenzhen Qianmu Communication Technology Co., Ltd. is a source enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of 4G/IoT antennas. As a trusted LTE Cat 1 antenna Manufacturer & Supplier in China, we have more than 10 years of industry experience and provide the following advantages:

1. Direct Factory Supply

With our own 1,000-square-meter standardized production workshop and fully automatic production equipment, we ensure stable production capacity and sufficient stock. We support small-batch samples and large-batch customization, including wire length, size, and solder joint specifications, with short customization cycles.

2. Professional R&D Team

Our experienced RF engineering team provides technical support including antenna selection, layout optimization, and signal debugging. We offer adaptation solutions based on customer equipment structures to help solve signal compatibility issues.

3. Cost-Effective Solutions

By eliminating middleman costs, we provide factory-direct supply with competitive pricing. Customers can enjoy better cost performance under the same performance requirements and receive tiered discounts for bulk purchases.

4. Complete After-Sales Service

We provide parameter matching before purchase, sample testing, production progress tracking, technical guidance, and warranty support. One-on-one service is provided throughout the process to meet the purchasing needs of domestic and overseas customers.

5. Foreign Trade Support Capability

With long-term overseas export experience, we are familiar with product certification requirements in different countries and can provide customs declaration, certification, and testing documents to support customers' smooth export processes.

FAQ

Q1: Does the LTE Cat 1 antenna support all three major operators' networks?

A: Yes. This antenna covers all 4G bands from 700 to 2700MHz, perfectly compatible with Cat 1 networks of China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, and also ADAPTS to mainstream 4G bands overseas, universal and unrestricted across the network.

Q2: Can FPC wire antennas be customized in terms of length and size?

A: Customization is supported. The source factory can customize different line lengths from 5CM to 50CM and different antenna sizes according to the structure of the customer's equipment. At the same time, the solder joint specifications can be adjusted to fit various motherboards.

Q3: Will the antenna signal attenuate after multiple bends?

A: No. The product has been tested with thousands of bends. The high flexibility FPC base material combined with the integrated wire bonding process will not cause signal attenuation or base material breakage problems during normal installation and bending, as well as daily equipment vibration.

Q4: What are the advantages of the wire type compared to the ordinary connector FPC antenna?

A: The wire type has no contact loss at the joint, eliminates loosening, oxidation, and detachment problems, has stronger shock resistance and stability, is more suitable for long-term operation and frequent vibration conditions such as industrial, vehicle-mounted, and shared equipment, and has a lower failure rate in mass production.