Taoglas unveils wifi antenna at Embedded World

  • October 10, 2024
  • Steve Rogerson

At this week’s Embedded World in Texas, Taoglas unveiled a high-efficiency wifi antenna that is mounted on a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector.

The AntJack FXM100 antenna can be mounted on Taoglas’ TMJG4926HENL or any standard 1×1 RJ45 connector to create a two-in-one offering, providing designers space-saving options and layout flexibility to improve wireless coverage across 2.4, 5.8 and 7.1GHz bands.

By mounting the antenna on the jack, the antenna is removed from the PCB, freeing up real estate, and uses the jack as the antenna ground plane to deliver better wireless performance. The omnidirectional dipole antenna supports Bluetooth and Wifi 6, 6E and 7, and can be used in industrial robotics, and test and measurement systems.

AntJack is also suitable for complex MIMO designs where antenna location and positioning are critical, especially when space is a premium in 4×4 or 8×8 MIMO configurations. In addition to layout constraints, designers are often forced to work around proximity to metal which causes interference and signal distortion.

“The FXM100 wifi antenna is a great example of our focus on innovation and solving tough customer challenges, like designing antennas for metal surfaces and awkward layouts,” said Olivier Robin, COO at Taoglas. “Our antennas give customers better performance with more flexibility, making it easier to add wireless technology to their devices.”

The antenna measures 26.6 by 15.6 by 13.1mm with customizable cable and connector. It has peel-and-stick mounting, manufactured from flexible PCB material with adhesive conductive foam.

The FXM100 (www.taoglas.com/product/fxm100-wi-fi-2-4-5-8-7-1ghz-dipole-antenna-on-a-carrier-for-rj45-mounting) is available for purchase from Taoglas and its distributors. Though sold as a standalone wifi antenna, it can be purchased alongside Taoglas magnetic connectors and high-end Ethernet cables to optimise costs. Additionally, the antenna can be adapted for any size of RJ45 connector (1×2, 2×2, MxN).

Dublin-based Taoglas (www.taoglas.com) is a provider of antennas, IoT components and custom IoT design services for navigating complex RF and wireless systems. Since its foundation in 2004, the company has grown from its heritage in antennas to having engineering resources, test chambers and pre-certification centres around the world.