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8 Allowable Antennas to Use with the SiP
Module
The module is certified for use only with certain antennas as described in the separate document
“QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout”. Specifically, PCB Trace antenna and
Connectorized PIFA antenna options are available.
Connectorized PIFA Antenna Option
The document “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout” specifies a connectorized
antenna design. See the section in that document titled: Antenna via U.FL connector. Using
this design, an externally connected PIFA antenna with any desired cable length may be chosen
by the OEM integrator with the following limitation: The antenna specification sheet must
indicate peak gains (including cable losses) do not exceed the values below.
Table 8-1 Connectorized PIFA Antenna: Allowed Maximum Gain (dBi), Including
Antenna Cable Loss
2.4 GHz 2
5.150-5.350 GHz 2
5.470-5.850 GHz 2
NOTE: Antenna Type: PIFA with omnidirectional pattern formed from stamped metal or film.
PCB Trace Antenna Option
The document “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout” specifies a Trace Antenna
design and reference a required Gerber file. See the section in that document titled: Trace (PCB)
Antenna. Using this design, the exact PCB trace antenna layout must be implemented on the
host device.
WARNING: Use of other connectorized antenna types not specified above or use of PIFA antennas with
higher gain than above, or use of a Trace Antenna design different than specified in the
document is not allowed without additional conformance testing and agreement from Tesla
Motors, Inc.. If an alternate antenna is desired by the integrator, please contact Tesla Motors,
Inc. with details on the product and requested deviation from the allowed antenna specifications
referenced above. You may contact your Tesla Motors, Inc. account representative or email:
[e-mail].