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.
