Taoglas, a leading provider of advanced antenna and IoT components, has launched AntennaXpert, a digital tool suite designed to make antenna design, customization, and integration simpler and faster for engineers and product developers. Now available on the Taoglas website, AntennaXpert comprises three core tools: Antenna Integrator, Antenna Builder, and Cable Builder. Each tool is built to accelerate time to market, minimize design errors, and empower engineers to optimize their products' connectivity features.
A First Look at Taoglas AntennaXpert and Antenna Integrator
At the forefront of the suite is the newly launched Antenna Integrator, which provides engineers with an intuitive platform to preview and configure embedded antennas for their projects, including multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antennas. This early-stage planning capability enables engineers to simulate antenna performance within the context of the product’s design, which helps prevent potential RF issues and optimize component placement.
The Antenna Integrator enables users to input custom PCB size and configure placements of multiple antennas directly on a digital board. Once the design is complete, it can be submitted to Taoglas, which then generates a detailed antenna placement report. Within 24 hours, users receive technical insights, including key performance parameters such as return loss and efficiency, enabling quick and informed adjustments to optimize performance.
According to Dermot O’Shea, CEO and Co-founder of Taoglas, “The Antenna Integrator extends our antenna expertise into the AI and digital space, offering engineers a powerful way to address the complex factors of antenna integration, such as spacing, PCB placement, and orientation. This tool provides design engineers with the ability to handle much of this groundwork independently, reducing both the development time and the need for costly corrections.”
Additional Tools for Customizing Antennas and Cables
Antenna Builder allows engineers to configure various off-the-shelf Taoglas antennas by specifying cable lengths and connector types based on unique project requirements. By selecting from Taoglas’ diverse antenna portfolio, users can tailor their antennas to match their specifications for a wide range of applications, from cellular IoT devices to industrial equipment.
Cable Builder adds further customization by enabling users to design RF cable assemblies to their precise specifications. Engineers can select the cable type, choose the desired length, and configure the connectors on each end, ensuring optimal compatibility with their projects. This flexibility makes it easier for engineers to create a complete connectivity solution without the delays often associated with sourcing customized components.
All custom antenna and cable solutions can be manufactured and shipped from Taoglas’ global facilities in as little as 24 hours, providing a fast turnaround that helps meet tight project deadlines.
Taoglas at electronica 2024: Live Demonstrations of AntennaXpert
Taoglas will demonstrate the AntennaXpert suite at electronica 2024, which takes place in Munich from November 12-15. Engineers and product developers attending the event can visit Hall 6, Booth 461 to experience hands-on demonstrations of the tools and speak with Taoglas representatives. This will provide an opportunity to see firsthand how the AntennaXpert suite enhances design processes and supports rapid product development cycles.
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