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Ethertronics Expands Product Portfolio with Addition of Performance-Driven Savvi(TM) Ceramic Antennas



    Ethertronics, a leading provider of standard and customized
    embedded antenna solutions for wideband and multi-band wireless
    devices, today unveiled the first of its Savvi(TM) ceramic antenna
    products. These high-performance, compact antennas include a
    Bluetooth-only and a GPS/Bluetooth-combination product. Ideal for
    powering multi-RF technology electronic devices, Ethertronics'
    antennas utilize the company's patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM)
    (IMD) technology, whose high isolation characteristics make it immune
    to frequency shifts, which otherwise reduce performance.

    The first Savvi antenna is a dual-band, dual-feed GPS/Bluetooth
    antenna for delivering GPS reception at the highest performance
    levels, while simultaneously providing popular Bluetooth capabilities.
    A Savvi antenna for Bluetooth-only reception is also available.

    Operating independently at the 1.575 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency
    bands, it provides superior wireless range and high-isolation
    properties, enabling compelling advantages for GPS/Bluetooth-enabled
    devices. The compact 14x10x1.3-mm-size enables embedding into the
    smallest devices, while dual-feed capabilities simplify RF design and
    integration.

    "As the trend toward compact form factors and incorporation of
    multiple wireless technologies into a single mobile device continues,
    antenna design and integration become even more important," said
    Jeffrey Crosby, president and CEO, Ethertronics. "One of the key
    factors in taking a mobile device from concept to commercial success
    is its ability to work in a wide range of implementations while
    exceeding the user's expectations under a diverse set of operating
    conditions. Design teams will realize an array of advantages when
    integrating our new antennas, including their immunity to
    environmental changes and frequency shifts."

    The antennas' radiation patterns provide strong signal strength in
    a variety of real-world settings for robust reception. They also
    enable faster signal acquisition times to quickly and reliably support
    GPS applications. Their best-in-class performance includes a powerful
    combination of greater than 70% efficiency and simple PWB
    implementation guidelines.

    Both Savvi antennas are available now, with additional products
    expected to launch in 2007.

    About Ethertronics

    Ethertronics (www.ethertronics.com) designs and manufactures
    high-performance standard Savvi(TM) ceramic antennas and customized
    Prestta(TM) stamped metal embedded antenna solutions for wideband and
    multi-band wireless devices. The company's antennas are based on its
    patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology. Ethertronics
    has an installed base of nearly 100 million units, and a global
    network of design and manufacturing centers.