Ethertronics Inc., a leading provider of standard and customized
embedded antenna solutions for wideband and multi-band wireless
devices, has expanded its Savvi(TM) ceramic antenna product line with
new high-performance embedded antennas. These compact antennas are
designed to address the challenge of incorporating multiple functions
into portable devices, and include a compact Bluetooth antenna,
wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna, WiMAX antenna and
combination PCS/WiMAX antenna. Ethertronics´ antennas contain the
company´s patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology that
makes them immune to frequency shifts because of their
industry-leading high-isolation characteristics.
The smallest of the new antennas, the compact Bluetooth antenna
measures a mere 5x3x1.3mm and is ideal for integration into small,
handheld portable devices. The WLAN ceramic antenna operates at
2.4-2.5 and 4.9-5.8 GHz frequency bands and measures 7x4x1.3mm. This
antenna is ideal for notebooks and RF modules and addresses the
growing demand for WLAN functions in an array of electronics devices.
The third addition to the Savvi line is a WiMAX antenna that operates
on either the 2.3, 2.5 or 3.5 GHz frequency bands and measures at
14x4x1.3mm. Focusing on the growing convergence trend, the ceramic
WiMAX antenna is an ideal solution for multi-functioning handsets. The
final addition to the line is a diversity PCS/WiMAX combination
antenna that measures 9.6x3x1.3mm and operates on the 1.93-1.99 and
2.5-2.7 GHz frequency bands.
"With the great success and response to our initial launch of the
Savvi ceramic antenna product line, we have broadened the product base
to cover several more applications in the wireless industry that are
gaining traction," said Jeffrey Crosby, president and chief executive
officer of Ethertronics. "These antennas highlight Ethertronics´
ability to capitalize on the growing trend of mobile convergence by
offering quality, high-performance antennas, which excel at delivering
the best specifications for multi-functioning mobile devices."
Given Ethertronics antennas´ high-isolation characteristics, every
antenna in the Savvi line has the ability to co-locate with the main
antenna without experiencing frequency shift and RF interruption,
which can ultimately hinder performance and reception. In addition,
the IMD technology enables Ethertronics´ ceramic antennas to have
equivalent performance specifications to that of metal antennas.
This past September, Ethertronics announced the initial launch of
the Savvi Ceramic Antenna product line that included a Bluetooth-only
and a novel GPS/Bluetooth combination antenna. All of these antennas
are available now.
About Ethertronics
Ethertronics designs and manufactures high-performance embedded
antenna solutions for wideband and multi-band wireless devices.
Ethertronics´ leading-edge product lines, including Prestta(TM)
stamped metal and Savvi(TM) ceramic antennas support a wide range of
applications including cellular, UMTS, WiFi, WiMAX, Bluetooth, GPS,
MediaFLO and DVB-H among others. The company´s patented Isolated
Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology enables smaller size, flexibility
in design implementation, shortened design cycle and higher overall
performance, while simultaneously meeting and improving upon standard
safety emission requirements. Ethertronics´ antennas have been
selected by major customers worldwide, garnering an installed base of
nearly 100 million units. The U.S.-headquartered company maintains a
global network of design centers and low-cost, high-volume
manufacturing operations. Ethertronics ranks #1 in Deloitte & Touche
USA´s prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for San Diego, #9 on
Deloitte´s Wireless Fast 50, and #52 on the 2007 Inc. 500 Annual List
of America´s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. For more information
about Ethertronics, visit the company´s Website at:
www.ethertronics.com.
(C) 2007 Ethertronics. All rights reserved. Ethertronics, the
Ethertronics logo, shaping antenna technology, Prestta, Savvi,
Isolated Magnetic Dipole and IMD are trademarks of Ethertronics. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
