Ceramics Improve Antenna Performance

Ceramics Improve Antenna Performance

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The next generation of mobile phone antennas would not be possible without special ceramics developed by Morgan Advanced Ceramics for Sarantel, a leading miniature antenna specialist. Sarantel’s PowerHelix range uses a patented design in which copper tracks, deposited onto a small ceramic cylinder, are individually and automatically laser trimmed for optimum frequency response.

Currently, this type of antenna is used in GPS applications, where its zero ground plane allows space saving in handheld and portable equipment. When mounted side by side, the antennas can also be used in combined applications such as Bluetooth and GPS without loss of performance. However, it is within the mobile phone market that the PowerHelix range may be of most benefit. Under E-911 Legislation in the United States, it will soon be mandatory for GPS receivers to be built in to mobile phone handsets, so that the technology can be used to help emergency services respond more effectively to distress calls. 3G mobile and Wi-Fi networks are also potential applications.

Date: 2023-04-10     hits: 635    Return