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April 2001
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SkyCross announces new 800MHz-2.5GHz Antenna for wireless applications
Melbourne, Fla., April 17, SkyCross Inc., a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, has announced a new wide-band antenna capable of handling satellite and terrestrial communications -- reducing the need for multiple antennas for next-generation mobile wireless applications.
SkyCross' new antenna, which operates from 800 MHz to 2.5GHz, is designed for telematics and other new applications that will be capable of handling multiple forms of wireless communications. In the telematics area, for example, future automobiles may include standard equipment such as GPS, cellular, and other wireless devices on board. Currently, each of these devices requires an individual antenna -- which drives up cost and size, and could lead to communication interference.
SkyCross' new antenna enables manufacturers to utilize a single antenna that can handle each of these unique applications. The antenna can operate with circular polarization for satellite reception, or can be electrically switched to a linear polarization (either H or V) mode for terrestrial use. It can be produced with a >= +2dBic at zenith for satellite reception and with somewhat reduced gain near the horizon.
The unique capability and design is made possible by SkyCross' patented Meander Line Antenna (MLA) technology, which dramatically increases the efficiency and signal pattern for wireless applications.
Specifically, this antenna is designed to function as a common interface to the following communications channels:
- 800/900 MHz Cellular/GSM Mobile communications (Vertical Polarization)
- 1500 MHz GPS receiver (Right Hand Circular Polarization)
- 1800/1900 MHz DCS/PCS Mobile communications (Vertical Polarization)
- 2300 MHz Digital Satellite Audio (Left Hand Circular Polarization)
- 2400 MHz Bluetooth local area networking (Vertical Polarization)
The wide-band antenna is the newest in SkyCross' family of custom wireless antenna solutions. SkyCross recently introduced the first embedded 5GHz antenna that can be designed into high data-rate wireless LAN (local area network) devices -- including wireless laptops, PDAs, and PCMCIA cards. The 5GHz WLAN antenna is a high-performance, low profile element that transmits the wireless signal in a omnidirectional azimuth pattern, which provides better coverage and reduces dropped signals compared to traditional antennas.
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