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Formed metal embedded antennas can offer high efficiency

and may be appropriate for smaller devices where there is

limited internal space. TE’s standard off-the-shelf offering of

low profile, high performance stamped antennas can deliver a

low cost and highly repeatable manufacturing solution. Custom

designs can also be provided, however, this is typically only

suitable for higher volume applications, as tooling is necessary

for stamping and forming. Various mounting options are

available.

Useful for multi-band antennas, flexible printed circuits

(FPCs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs) can allow a wide

variety of wireless devices to operate at different frequencies

without multiple antennas. TE’s innovative MetaSpan antenna

technology makes wireless connections more reliable by

using metamaterials to cover an extensive range of frequency

bands. A broad range of standard offerings include low profile

and miniaturized antennas. Additional benefits include enhanced

bandwidth, reduced size, excellent efficiency, and a smaller keep

out zone. Custom solutions are quickly available due to short

lead time and smaller investment for tooling, while allowing

flexibility for pattern changes. Various mounting options are

available.

TE can offer a broad range of external and terminal antennas. As

external antennas generally do not require additional tuning,

they are easy to implement and therefore may reduce the total

cost of ownership. External antennas also have the advantage of

improved sensitivity due to farther distance from device noise,

which can enable excellent coverage and gain for a wide variety

of applications and design possibilities. Most of TE’s external

antennas are offered as standard off-the-shelf solutions which

supports very rapid time to market. Additionally, TE can offer

supplementary cable assemblies and mating RF receptacles (see

page 15) that seamlessly connect to the terminated interfaces

of the external antennas, which can provide great flexibility for

design.

Stamped Metal Antennas

PCB & FPC Antennas

External & Terminal Antennas

DATA AND DEVICES /// STANDARD AND CUSTOM ANTENNAS FOR IOT

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