1. Out of the Box

The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. The boards support a range of analog, mixed-signal and power solutions. They incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost and improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems.

This page will guide you through the process of setting up and using the LID2596 board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The kit contents include:

Assembled and tested evaluation board in an antistatic bag
Quick Start Guide
LID2596 is a linearly polarized double patch antenna covering the frequency range from 7.76 GHz to 8.30 GHz
The antenna board features landing pads for two edge mounted SMA connector for the transition to a microstrip line

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1.2 Additional Hardware (Optional)

In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when working with this board.

For upright installation two 90° SMA adapters may become necessary

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2. Get Hardware

2.1 Board Features

Landing pads for two edge mounted SMA connector for the transition to a microstrip line
Spacing that is identical to the spacing of the SMA connectors of LID2580 NCJ29D6 customer demo board, therefore it can be directly attached to it

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2.2 Board Description

Overview of the LID2596 board

Table 1. Antenna Parameter Overview

Parameter	Value
Frequency	7.76 GHz to 8.30 GHz (10 dB bandwidth)
Connector type	2x SMA male
Connector spacing	18 mm between the center of each connecter
VSWR	Better than 1:2 for the target frequency range
Return loss	~ -10 dB in the target frequency range
Polarization	Linear
Gain	~ 8 dBi peak gain
Radiation efficiency	~ 0.7 in the target frequency range
Size	70 mm x 40 mm