Mimosa N5-X16 16dBi Horn Antenna for C5x | 4900–6400 MHz

The Mimosa N5-X16 is a modular horn antenna engineered specifically for use with the Mimosa C5x radio, extending the radio’s native antenna configuration with 16 dBi gain. It forms part of the N5-X twist-on antenna family developed for C5x operation across the extended 4.9–6.4 GHz frequency range, subject to local regulations. By attaching directly through the Mimosa N5-X twist-on interface, the N5-X16 preserves the integrated character of the C5x platform while providing a different antenna pattern and gain option. Its dual-slant 45° polarization matches the configuration used throughout the N5-X family, making the antenna a defined part of the modular C5x system rather than a separate general-purpose RF component.

With a symmetric 3 dB beamwidth of 22°, the N5-X16 provides a substantially more focused radiation pattern than the C5x radio’s native 8 dBi antenna configuration. A minimum front-to-back ratio of 50 dB and minimum front-to-side ratio of 43 dB further characterize how strongly the antenna concentrates RF energy toward its main coverage direction while limiting radiation behind and to the sides. Mimosa specifically describes the N5-X family as optimized to isolate noise through sidelobe rejection. These characteristics make the N5-X16 a focused 16 dBi option within the broader C5x modular antenna range.

The N5-X16 is designed as one of four modular twist-on antenna options for the C5x, alongside 12, 20, and 25 dBi variants. This modular approach allows the same C5x radio platform to be paired with different antenna configurations while retaining a direct mechanical and RF connection through the dedicated N5-X interface. The N5-X16 uses a horn antenna design and weighs 0.61 kg, with a diameter of 160 mm and a depth of 116 mm. Those dimensions define the physical installation requirements of the antenna while keeping it integrated directly with the compatible radio rather than requiring a separate antenna feed arrangement. The twist-on format also simplifies changing the antenna configuration within the C5x ecosystem.

Outdoor deployment is supported by the mechanical design of both the N5-X16 and the compatible C5x radio. The antenna is rated for wind survivability up to 200 km/h, with wind loading of 5.13 kg at 160 km/h. The C5x adds a die-cast aluminium enclosure, UV-stabilized coating, dual attached pole-mount straps, and a grounding lug. Its IP55 rating and operating temperature range from −40 °C to +55 °C define the environmental conditions for the radio platform. The N5-X16 connects directly through the Mimosa N5-X twist-on interface, becoming an integrated part of the C5x installation. Together, the antenna and radio combine directional RF performance, outdoor protection, mounting features, and modular integration within one system.