Product Overview：

The Molex 146153-0100 is an internally mounted balanced flexible PCB antenna supporting dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi communication. The antenna features a T-bar physical form factor with an omnidirectional radiation pattern, installed via adhesive backing, and is equipped with a 100mm micro-coaxial cable and U.FL/IPEX MHF compatible connector.

Product Features：

Dual-Band Support: Simultaneously supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands, compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards

Balanced Antenna Design: Operates without requiring a ground plane, offering flexible installation placement

Omnidirectional Radiation Pattern: Provides 360° signal coverage

High Radiation Efficiency: Optimized antenna design ensures signal transmission quality

Peel-and-Stick Application: Double-sided adhesive backing allows easy attachment to the interior of device enclosures

Compact Size: 9mm width, suitable for space-constrained portable devices

Typical Applications：

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication equipment

Smart meter / smart grid equipment

Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band systems

Portable navigation devices

Mobile gaming devices

Wireless cameras

ZigBee IEEE 802.15.4 devices

Embedded single-board computers (such as VisionSOM modules)

Product Advantages：

Ground Plane Independence: Unlike traditional antennas, this balanced antenna does not require a metal ground plane for operation, greatly simplifying integration into plastic-housed devices

Flexible Installation Method: Flexible PCB design combined with adhesive backing allows attachment to any flat surface inside the device

Standardized Interface: Equipped with U.FL/IPEX MHF connector, compatible with mainstream Wi-Fi modules

Wide Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +85°C operating temperature range, suitable for industrial and outdoor applications