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February 14, 2002
Flint adds more Bluetooth antennas
Two new 2.4GHz SMD antennas from Flint Wireless allow important size and weight
savings for Bluetooth, HomeRF and IEEE 802.11 designs.
The gigaAnt Limata and Mica antennas are 1/4 wave; ground plane dependent
devices delivering high gain performance and efficiency in a low profile,
lightweight package designed for automated assembly. The Mica antenna is a
2.5dBi gain device measuring 20.5 x 3.35 x 3.6mm and weighing 0.4g. Parameters
include VSWR less than 2.0:1 and typical efficiency greater than 50%.
Operating temperature range is -40degC to +85degC, and the antenna will perform
in 93% relative humidity. Available on tape and reel in units of 500 or
2000 pieces, Mica is also available in bulk quantities.
The smaller and lighter gigaAnt Limata measures just 18.5 x 3.9 x 1.0mm and
weighs in at 0.2g. Gain performance is 2dBi, with greater than 50% typical
efficiency and less than 2.0:1 VSWR.
As these are both ground plane dependent devices, careful PCB layout is
essential for optimum performance because the PCB assembly acts as part of the
antenna. Customers who need RF design assistance will find the support
they need, including advanced measuring and custom tuning equipment as well as
design guidance by contacting Flint Wireless directly.
The Mica and Limata antennas are designed for 2.4GHz personal area networking
products where space-efficiency and light-weight are major design requirements.
These include wireless headsets, CompactFlash cards, PC Cards and home
networking appliances, as well as PDAs, mobile phones and laptop PCs.
About Flint
Flint, the UK's leading specialist distributor of electronic components, offers
specific strengths in Smart Card technology, Wireless technology and Displays.
Flint Smart, supported by Gemplus, Omron and other leading
franchises, offers a complete portfolio of components and modules required to
build a contact-based or contact less smart card system, from a complete kiosk
with customised cards, down to individual smart card connectors and
chipsets. Flint Wireless focuses on radio communication solutions,
including complete solutions for Bluetooth(tm), and is supported by CSR for
silicon, Mezoe for development software and gigaAnt for antennae. Flint
Displays offers a complete portfolio of graphics and text displays, supported by
driver cards, cable harnesses and other associated
technologies.
Alongside these specialist areas, Flint's offers a broad range of general
semiconductor, connector and passive components, backed by outstanding service,
technical and logistical support. Flint Distribution had an annual
turnover of #20.6 million in the 2000/1 financial year.
For further details please contact Flint Distribution, Walker Road, Bardon
Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 1530 510333, fax: +44 (0) 1530 5113.
Email: enq@flint.co.uk, or see the website:
www.flint.co.uk.
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