TE Connectivity L001016-01 Ultra-Wide Band Antenna and Evaluation Board

Introduction

The TE Connectivity L001016-01 is an ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna and evaluation board designed for development work on UWB Channels 9 and 10. It enables engineers to assess antenna performance in high-accuracy wireless sensing, positioning, and access-control applications.

Part Description

The L001016-01 operates across the 7737.6 MHz to 8736.0 MHz frequency range, supporting UWB Channels 9 and 10. Its antenna design provides a wide angle-of-arrival range exceeding 120°, helping systems detect or locate UWB devices across a broad field of view.

Key performance characteristics include:

• Frequency coverage from 7737.6 MHz to 8736.0 MHz
• Support for UWB Channels 9 and 10
• Angle-of-arrival range greater than 120°
• Average efficiency greater than 60%
• Peak gain of 3.4 dBi
• Maximum VSWR below 2:1
• Evaluation-board format for antenna testing and prototype development

This component is suitable for evaluating UWB antenna behavior before integrating a similar RF design into a final product.

Applications

Potential applications for the L001016-01 include:

• Real-time location systems (RTLS)
• Indoor navigation systems
• Motion detection
• Presence detection
• Obstacle detection
• Collision-avoidance systems
• Secure keyless access
• Asset tracking
• UWB ranging devices
• Direction-finding and angle-of-arrival systems

Industries

Possible industries that can use this UWB antenna and evaluation board include:

• Industrial automation
• Warehousing and logistics
• Automotive and transportation
• Robotics
• Smart building technology
• Consumer electronics
• Healthcare
• Security and access control
• Retail
• Sports and fitness technology

Usage Ideas

1. Indoor Asset Tracker

Develop a UWB tag-and-anchor prototype for locating tools, pallets, or high-value equipment within a warehouse or production facility.

2. Secure Vehicle Access Demonstrator

Create a proximity-based vehicle entry system that uses UWB ranging to help verify that an authorized key device is physically close to the vehicle.

3. Mobile Robot Collision-Avoidance Test Platform

Integrate the board into a robotics test setup to evaluate UWB-based obstacle awareness, positioning, or coordination between mobile robots.

Conclusion

The TE Connectivity L001016-01 Ultra-Wide Band Antenna and Evaluation Board is a practical development component for UWB systems operating on Channels 9 and 10. With broad angle-of-arrival coverage, useful antenna efficiency, 3.4 dBi peak gain, and a low VSWR specification, it supports evaluation and prototyping for location-aware, sensing, navigation, collision-avoidance, and secure-access applications.