Taoglas announced the expansion of its embedded antenna portfolio with a new range of Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) chip antennas optimized for Wi-Fi 6/7, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and ISM connectivity. The new ILA.257, ILA.68, and ILA.89 deliver exceptional performance in ultra-compact packages – with minimal keep out area – designed for next-generation IoT, consumer, industrial, and wearable applications […]
Antennas
How to select and place antennas in IoT devices
Impacting range and performance, antenna selection and placement are key design considerations for Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturers. This article reviews the most widely used IoT antennas and discusses their application-specific functions. It also highlights optimal design and placement strategies, offering detailed guidelines for each antenna type. Range and frequency requirements Range and frequency […]
NFC readers meet car connectivity consortium requirements
STMicroelectronics has introduced two new automotive NFC readers in its ST25R portfolio, delivering superior wake-up and detection range for enhanced user experiences. The ST25R500 and ST25R501 meet Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and Wireless Power Consortium requirements for digital key and center console applications for device pairing and engine start, and wireless charging, NFC card protection. […]
Wi-Fi 7 module targets automotive designs
u-blox has launched its first automotive-grade Wi-Fi 7 module, enabling OEMs to enhance the user experience of in-vehicle infotainment and telematics. According to the TSR Wireless Connectivity Market Report 2024, the attach rate of Wi-Fi for in-vehicle infotainment and telematics control unit applications will increase sharply over the next five years. Wi-Fi 7 will be […]
Wi-Fi antenna for 1×1 RJ45 connectors covers 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 7.1 GHz bands
Taoglas unveils AntJack, a high-efficiency Wi-Fi antenna that is mounted on a standard RJ45 ethernet connector. The new FXM100* Wi-Fi antenna can be mounted on Taoglas’ TMJG4926HENL or any standard 1×1 RJ45 connector to create a 2-in-1 solution, providing designers space-saving options and layout flexibility to improve wireless coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 7.1 GHz […]
High-efficiency antennas optimized for small Wi-Fi6 and Wi-Fi6E devices
Antenova Ltd is announcing three antennas for Wi-Fi6 and Wi-fi6E. They are a surface-mounted antenna, a flexible antenna, and an external antenna for Wi-Fi6 and Wi-Fi6E. All three antennas use the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands and support IEEE standards 802.11a/b/g/j/n/ac/ax. The SMD antenna, named Billi, part number SR43W078, measures 15 mm x 6 mm […]
Ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network modules allow efficient antenna, sensor design
NeoCortec is releasing its new P Series of wireless NeoMesh modules at Electronica in Munich from 15th to 18th November 2022 in Hall B5 at Stand W11. Featuring an RF/IO antenna connection placed under the module on solder pads for quick and easy soldering to any PCB, the P Series modules allow for a more efficient […]
Wi-Fi 11b/g/n+ MCU module features Arm Cortex-M4F MCU
Murata Power Solutions announced the availability of its new Type ABR Wi-Fi 11b/g/n+MCU module with PCB antenna. Based on NXP Semiconductor’s 88MW320 wireless microcontroller, the product supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n up to 72.2Mbps PHY data rate with an integrated 200MHz Arm Cortex-M4F MCU for host-side applications. The module offers a complete network controller solution via a […]
Small form-factor 2.7-GHz antenna offers 70% efficiency
Antenova Ltd is releasing a new, compact, and very efficient antenna for the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee frequencies at 2.4 – 2.5 GHz. This new antenna is named Invicta, part number SRFW082. The Invicta antenna averages an efficiency of 70% across the 2.4 GHz band. Consequently, designs using this antenna will operate better, over longer […]
GNSS triple-band antenna includes anti-jamming technology
Tallysman Wireless is excited to announce that it has added the housed AJ977XF triple-band antenna, with anti-jam technology to its industry-leading line of GNSS products. The AJ977XF utilizes a novel stacked antenna phased array that creates a null, typically 20 dB attenuation, in the antenna’s radiation pattern from the horizon to an elevation angle of […]
