Antenna integration requires an understanding of the complex interplay of factors that include antenna selection, placement on the PCB and spacing and orientation with other antennas. Taoglas recently introduced AntennaXpert, a suite of user-friendly digital tools to streamline, simplify and customize antenna design and integration. Available on the Taoglas website, the toolset includes the Taoglas Antenna Integrator, Antenna Builder and Cable Builder.
The newest tool in the suite, the Taoglas Antenna Integrator, enables users to preview their embedded antennas, including the performance of multiple or MIMO antenna systems in the concept phase of a project. This accelerates time to market and helps to avoid potential issues with component placement. The Antenna Integrator empowers design engineers to do much of the groundwork and reduce design time. It helps users optimize RF performance, component placement and PCB size while simplifying mechanical integration and reducing development time. Users input a custom PCB size and then select and place multiple Taoglas antennas on the digital board. Once configured, the design is submitted to Taoglas and users receive a technical report that includes detailed antenna performance parameters, including return loss and efficiency, within 24 hours.
Antenna Builder empowers design engineers to configure cable lengths and connectors for external and embedded antenna applications. In the tool, users select their preferred antenna from Taoglas’ portfolio of off-the-shelf antennas and customize the connector type and cable length to fit their requirements. Cable Builder allows users to customize RF cable assemblies precisely for their specifications. Users select the cable type, cable length and type of connectors on each side. Customized antennas and cable assemblies are built and shipped in as little as 24 hours from one of Taoglas’ global facilities.
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