3126 Precision Sleeve Dipole

3126 Precision Sleeve Dipole

ETS-Lindgren's 3126 Series of Precision Reference Sleeve Dipoles are truly omnidirectional antennas, having an electric dipole pattern approaching that of a half-wave resonant dipole, with typical gains between 1.5 and 2.0 dB.

ETS-Lindgren's 3126 Series of Precision Reference Sleeve Dipoles are true omnidirectional antennas, having an electric dipole pattern approaching that of a half-wave resonant dipole, with typical gains between 1.5 and 2.0 dB. The sleeve dipole design allows the antenna to be end-fed to avoid cable and feedpoint interactions that interfere with the performance of the antenna. Integral quarter wave chokes and/or ferrite loading (depending on frequency range) also help to reduce cable interaction. This design also provides exceptional symmetry (typically better than +/- 0.1 dB (0.2 dB peak-to-null) to meet or exceed CTIA criteria for ripple test antennas.

All 3126 Series Dipoles are designed with a VSWR less than 1.25: 1 at the center frequency. Gain values and +/- 0.1 dB symmetry certification are provided for a 200 MHz to 300 MHz band (depending on model) centered about the labeled frequency. This dipole has a typical VSWR <3: 1 across this entire band, and may be used for precision range calibrations across the entire band provided appropriate padding (~ 10 dB) is used to minimize possible standing wave effects on cables. The dipoles have a nominal 50 impedance, a maximum continuous transmit power of one watt, and are equipped with a female SMA connector.

The dipoles are calibrated using an A2LA accredited process with a typical measurement uncertainty on the order of +/- 0.2 dB. Gain, VSWR, max. ripple, and measurement uncertainty values are provided with each calibration.

Key Features
  • Meets CTIA +/- 0.1 dB Symmetry Requirement
  • Precision Gain for Range Calibration
  • Range of Frequencies to Cover Wireless Device Bands
Product Details
Physical Specifications
Model
Diameter ADiameter B
Overall Length
3126-450 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
2.69 cm (1.06 in)
45.54 cm (17.93 in)
3126-550
1.9 cm (0.75 in)2.69 cm (1.06 in)
45.54 cm (17.93 in)
3126-700 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
2.69 cm (1.06 in)
39.17 cm (15.42 in)
3126-800 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
2.69 cm (1.06 in)
26.47 cm (10.42 in)
3126-920
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
2.69 cm (1.06 in)
25.20 cm (9.92 in)
3126-1225
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
2.69 cm (1.06 in)
23.93 cm (9.42 in)
3126-1550
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
22.58 cm (8.89 in)
3126-1700
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
21.39 cm (8.42 in)
3126-1800
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
20.75 cm (8.17 in)
3126-2045
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
20.12 cm (7.92 in)
3126-2145
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
20.12 cm (7.92 in)
3126-2450
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
19.79 cm (7.79 in)
3126-2600
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
19.79 cm (7.79 in)
3126-3600
1.9 cm (0.75 in)
7.62 cm (3.00 in)
21.11 cm (8.31 in)
3126-5500
1.9 cm (0.75 in)7.62 cm (3.00 in)
21.11 cm (8.31 in)

Electrical Specifications
All Models
Impedance (Nominal): 50
Maximum Continuous Power: 1W
VSWR: <3:1 Typical
Connectors: SMA Female
Pattern Type: Omnidirectional
Polarization: Linear
Frequency: corresponds with hyphenated model number

Model
Frequency
3126-450450 MHz
3126-550550 MHz
3126-700700 MHz
3126-722
722 MHz
3126-750
750 MHz
3126-790790 MHz
3126-800800 MHz
3126-836
836 MHz
3126-850
850 MHz
3126-860
860 MHz
3126-870
870 MHz
3126-880
880 MHz
3126-900
900 MHz
3126-920920 MHz
3126-950
950 MHz
3126-1050
1050 MHz
3126-11001100 MHz
3126-1225
1225 MHz
3126-1300
1300 MHz
3126-1325
1325 MHz
3126-1400
1400 MHz
3126-1475
1475 MHz
3126-15501550 MHz
3126-1575
1575 MHz
3126-1625
1625 MHz
3126-17001700 MHz
3126-1732
1732 MHz
3126-1775
1775 MHz
3126-1790
1790 MHz
3126-1795
1795 MHz
3126-1800
1800 MHz
3126-1842
1842 MHz
3126-1845
1845 MHz
3126-1850
1850 MHz
3126-1880
1880 MHz
3126-1900
1900 MHz
3126-1920
1920 MHz
3126-1925
1925 MHz
3126-2000
2000 MHz
3126-20452045 MHz
3126-2075
2075 MHz
3126-2100
2100 MHz
3126-2140
2140 MHz
3126-2145
2145 MHz
3126-2150
2150 MHz
3126-2225
2225 MHz
3126-2300
2300 MHz
3126-2375
2375 MHz
3126-2400
2400 MHz
3126-2450
2450 MHz
3126-2500
2500 MHz
3126-2525
2525 MHz
3126-26002600 MHz
3126-2650
2650 MHz
3126-2700
2700 MHz
3126-2840
2840 MHz
3126-2900
2900 MHz
3126-36003600 MHz
3126-5500
5500 MHz

Note: Dipoles with frequencies below 1 GHz should not be used as a gain standard below resonance frequency.

These low frequency dipoles still meet the symmetry and VSWR specification over the entire band, e.g. 600-800MHz.