Tag: Antenna

Antenna matching service

As the question about the costs and the procedure for the matching of antennas frequently occurs, we have described the process and explained it with some examples of projects. To estimate the costs, the answers to the following questions are necessary. Standard questions on antenna matching: Which radio modules were used? How many radio modules […]

Tools and methods for efficient Antenna Development – Wireless Congress in Munich

Vector Network Analyser

15th. November 2018, Munich, Germany Time 17:00 – 18:00 Session/Workshop Speaker: Roger Denker, MegiQ BV Language: English Registration (soon): https://www.wireless-congress.com/home.html In 60 minutes you will learn how easy it is to use a PC-based Vector Network Analyser (VNA) made by MegiQ. Examples to be presented at the Antenna Tutorial Part 1 will include live measurements […]

Embedded antenna design – Make or buy – Wireless Congress in Munich

PCB track antenna simulation

Wireless Congress: Systems & Applications 15th. November 2018, Munich, Germany Time: 16:00 – 17:00 Session/Workshop Speaker: Harald Naumann, tekmodul Language: English Registration: https://www.wireless-congress.com/home.html The wireless Internet of Things has a need for inexpensive wireless modules and antennas. An NB-IoT module will cost less than US$ 6 for a 1K unit order. A self-made NB-IoT antenna […]

Miniature Helical PCB Antenna for LoRa-Tag

LoRa Tag antenna 3D drawing

The antenna design in this LoRa-Tag is based on the application note for the Texas Instruments DN038. The customer’s project objective was to match the antenna to the European 868 MHz band without changing the structure. Text excerpt from the TI application note “There are several ways to tune an antenna to achieve better performance. […]

Selection of antenna for a device in the Internet of Things

The antenna is always the key to success for your wireless application. Each antenna has its benefits and drawbacks. The selection of the right antenna at beginning of a development project, or if you are planning the development of a device around the antenna, could save you a lot of money. A: Vertically polarised monopole […]

How to build the 50 billion IoT devices? What to do instead of talking?

IoT devices with customised antennas

1. IoT buttons In my region, two IoT buttons caused a buzz and landed in the basket of end customers. One is the Amazon Dash button and the other one is the Gillette order button called Gillette Club Station. LoRaWAN and SIGFOX had no chance as carriers because of the lack of deep indoor coverage […]