SkyCross Announces New 800 MHz-2.5
GHz Antenna For Telematics And Other
Wireless Applications
MELBOURNE, Florida, April 17, 2001 — 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 2.5 GHz,
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 >=
+2 dBic 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 5 GHz antenna that can be designed into high data-rate
wireless LAN (local area network) devices — including wireless
laptops, PDAs, and PCMCIA cards. The 5 GHz 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. About SkyCross
SkyCross is a leading developer of next-generation
RF technology for mobile and fixed wireless telecommunications,
telematics, satellite, and mobile computing markets. SkyCross'
antenna solutions are based on patented Meander Line Antenna
technology that allows engineers to design high performance,
multi-mode, multi-frequency antennas that can be hidden inside
a mobile casing, have a very low radiation profile, and offer
much better gain characteristics over existing solutions. Typical
applications for the antennas include handsets, laptop computers,
PDAs, automobiles, household electronics and base stations.
For details, please visit www.skycross.com. # # # |
