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News Release from: Fractus | Subject: UWB Media+ chip antenna
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 September 2005
Chip antenna boasts ultrawideband
coverage
A new chip-scale ultrawideband antenna combines an omnidirectional radiation pattern and high efficiency level to deliver the largest bandwidth possible.
Fractus has launched an ultrawideband (UWB) antenna for the short-range wireless market Measuring just 10 x 10 x 0.8mm, this small UWB antenna combines an omnidirectional radiation pattern and high efficiency level to deliver the largest bandwidth possible
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new Fractus UWB Media+ chip antenna meets the requirements of reference designers, OEMs and ODMs using the 3.1-5GHz spectrum as specified by the WiMedia Alliance, which includes members Intel, Texas Instruments, Microsoft, Philips Electronics, Nokia, Staccato Communications and others for UWB development.
Its miniature size provides flexibility to device designers and easily integrates into space-limited PCBs in digital cameras, home-cinema equipment, PC peripherals, PDAs, mobile phones and CompactFlash cards.
"UWB and the extensive range of devices that are about to become wirelessly enabled represents a huge opportunity for device manufacturers", said Tim Hillison, Fractus' Short-Range Wireless Division Director.
"Manufacturers who choose Fractus' fractal technology gain a clear competitive advantage in terms of cost, performance and device size".
The Fractus UWB Media+ chip antenna has been tested by fabless semiconductor company Staccato Communications as part of its Team Staccato Partner Programme.
The Fractus UWB Media+ chip antenna is as an option for Staccato customers using the company's single chip all-CMOS UWB solutions.
"Fractus has developed an innovative, low-cost and small-footprint ultrawideband antenna that will help ensure that total bill of material costs remain low to fuel mass market adoption of certified wireless USB products", said Jarvis Tou, Vice President of Product Marketing for Staccato Communications.
"We look forward to continuing working closely with Fractus as an active member of our Team Staccato Partner Programme".
The Fractus UWB Media+ chip antenna is available in 73 countries through Richardson Electronics.
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