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News Release from: Flint | Subject: gigaAnt Limata and Mica
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 February 2002
Up to 2.5dBi gain from 2.4GHz SMD
antennas
Two new 2.4GHz SMD antennas from Flint Wireless allow important size and weight savings for Bluetooth, HomeRF and IEEE 802.11 designs.
Two new 2.4GHz SMD antennas from Flint Wireless allow important size and weight savings for Bluetooth, HomeRF and IEEE 802.11 designs The gigaAnt Limata and Mica antennas are quarter-wave ground-plane-dependent devices delivering high gain performance and efficiency in a low-profile lightweight package designed for automated assembly
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Mica antenna is a 2.5dBi gain device measuring 20.5 x 3.35 x 3.6mm and weighing 0.4g.
Parameters include VSWR less than 2.0:1 and typical efficiency greater than 50%.
Operating temperature range is -40 to +85C, and the antenna will perform in 93% relative humidity.
Available on tape and reel in units of 500 or 2000 pieces, Mica is also available in bulk quantities.
The smaller and lighter gigaAnt Limata measures just 18.5 x 3.9 x 1.0mm and weighs in at 0.2g.
Gain performance is 2dBi, with greater than 50% typical efficiency and less than 2.0:1 VSWR.
As these are both ground-plane-dependent devices, careful PCB layout is essential for optimum performance because the PCB assembly acts as part of the antenna.
Customers who need RF design assistance will find the support they need, including advanced measuring and custom tuning equipment as well as design guidance by contacting Flint Wireless directly.
The Mica and Limata antennas are designed for 2.4GHz personal area networking products where space-efficiency and light weight are major design requirements.
These include wireless headsets, CompactFlash cards, PC Cards and home networking appliances, as well as PDAs, mobile phones and laptop PCs.
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