Apple iPhone 6 Passive Patch Lead

Key Features

• Passive Induction connector

• Flexible 1m RG174 cable

• SMA Male connector (supplied with adaptor to FME Male).

Performance

• The best results are always achieved using a cradle designed specifically for your iPhone 6

• We strongly recommend using the iPhone Cradle, universal cradles can be used but a fitted cradle will produce the best results

• For improved mobile phone service, this patch lead should be placed on the back of the phone, vertically on the left hand side (when screen faced up).

Additional

• To provide you with the best performing passive antenna connection, we ran a series of mini-patch antennas through a number of tests and determined the Taoglas Phoenix antenna as the hands-down winner

• As with all passive antennas, the patch must be aligned with the phones internal antenna which requires trialling a number of different positions

• On most handsets we find placing the patch horizontally, either up the top or the bottom against the back.

What does a passive patch lead do?

• Despite not having an external antenna port, this phone may benefit from an external antenna by using a passive patch lead at reduced performance

• This type of patch lead has a pad containing a specially designed coil of wire and uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to enable signal to re-radiate from the pad to the phones internal antenna

• Typically, the user will experience anywhere from 5-10dB of signal loss depending on the design of the mobile phone, and the placement of the passive pad

• To function effectively the pad must be placed directly on top of the phone's internal antenna

• An external antenna is used to increase signal strength and quality - this results in faster mobile internet access, increased usable range from a cell tower, improved voice quality and reduced call drop-outs

• For more information please see our Guide to Antenna Cables and Connectors

A heads up!

• Passive patch leads use a generic design - they consist of a coil of wire that acts as a small antenna - this same design is used for all phone brands

• Passive patch leads will never work as well as a direct connecting patch lead (i.e. one that has a metal-on-metal transfer of signal)

• In comparison, a fitted phone cradle has a much larger metal coil that is specifically designed to match the phone's internal antenna, providing far better performance

• We offer this product as a cheaper alternative, but have had mixed results with its success. For the best results we highly recommend purchasing a cradle designed specifically for your phone.

Specifications / Frequency

Electrical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 700-800MHz / 824-960MHz / 1575.42MHz / 1710-2170MHz / 2400-2800MHz

• Input Impedance: 50Ω

• VSWR: <2.5:1

• Radiation: Omnidirectional

• Maximum Power: 50Watts

Mechanical/Environmental Specifications

• Construction: UV Stabilised PC/ABS

• Cable: 1000mm RG174

• Connector: SMA Male

• Thermal Shock: -40°C to +85°C

• Weight: 40g

• Dimensions: 105 x 7.7 x 30mm (L x W x H)

• Mounting: Glass or Plastic

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• Specification Sheet