Extendable Antenna Assembly
AssemblyRotating, extendable quadrifilar-helix antenna giving hemispherical circular-polarised coverage toward the sky. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Extendable Antenna Assembly parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 5 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quadrifilar Helix Element | 1× | Quadrifilar helix radiator |
| 2 | Antenna Housing | 1× | Rigid radome tube that protects the helix and gives the phone its characteristic thick antenna. |
| 3 | Antenna Hinge Mechanism | 1× | Rotate/extend hinge mechanism |
| 4 | Antenna Coax Feed | 1× | Coaxial feed |
| 5 | Connector | 1× | External antenna jack |
3D model
No 3D model yet. Have a CAD file of this? Add a 3D model. STL renders right on this page; STEP, FreeCAD, and OpenSCAD sources are welcome too (openly licensed, like all 3D models on BOMwiki).
Build & assembly graph
expand / collapse · shared sub-assemblies converge · links to related products · est. labour
product / assembly
shared across products
atomic part
related product
Tap an assembly to expand/collapse · tap a part to open it · use “Open page” for any node · drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
Bill of materials for Extendable Antenna Assembly
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 5 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quadrifilar Helix Element | satellite-phone-qfh-element | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Antenna Housing | satellite-phone-antenna-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Antenna Hinge Mechanism | satellite-phone-hinge | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Antenna Coax Feed | satellite-phone-rf-coax | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Connector | connector | 1× | 1 | · | part |
Something wrong in this list? Report a problem with this BOM.
Where the extendable antenna assembly is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.10–$30. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| motherson.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Wiring harness & modules | 1,000 sets | 4–6 wks |
|
🇮🇳Polycab
polycab.com ↗
|
Mumbai, IN | Wires & cables | 1,000 sets | 4–6 wks |
|
🇨🇳Luxshare
luxshare-ict.com ↗
|
Dongguan, CN | Connectors & cables | 1,000 sets | 4–6 wks |
|
🇨🇳Hengtong
hengtonggroup.com ↗
|
Suzhou, CN | Cables | 1,000 sets | 4–6 wks |
|
🇮🇳Finolex
finolex.com ↗
|
Pune, IN | Wires & cables | 1,000 sets | 4–6 wks |