Taoglas, a trusted provider of antennas and IoT components that help solve complex engineering problems, has introduced three new transparent (invisible) antennas for cellular, Wi-Fi, and GNSS technologies. With simple “peel and stick” mounting to any nonmetal surface such as plastic, glass, and screens, the paper-thin, ultra-lightweight TFX Series offers a clear alternative to standard opaque antennas for use in mobility, public infrastructure, medical devices, transportation, and emerging IoT applications.
The TFX62.A, TFX257.A, and TFX125.A can be used standalone or in a custom combination to enhance cellular, Wi-Fi, and GNSS antenna installations respectively. Each antenna has an adhesive applied and has an enclosed carrier terminated with a FAKRA connector for easy installation. The new series leverages a sub-mm thick hybrid transparent conductive film that offers designers an invisible antenna solution with the performance, reliability, and form factors of opaque antennas.
Example use-cases include
- EV Chargers and Parking Meters – On-screen placement eliminates the need for external antennas on metal enclosures.
- Smart Buildings – Antenna placement on windows with cable connections to routers hidden in the walls improves a building’s aesthetic.
- Transportation Vehicles – Covertly installed antennas replace large external antennas for in-vehicle connectivity.
“At Taoglas, we continue to explore new manufacturing technologies and design techniques that help customers solve complex problems,” said Baha Badran, Global Head of Engineering at Taoglas. “Our patented flex PCB antennas pushed technology boundaries, and the use of transparent mediums is our next step in IoT and connectivity innovation.”
TFX Series Features & Benefits
- Invisibility – Ultra-low-profile, the transparent film enables concealed antenna placement and provides access to unavailable physical spaces.
- Robust manufacturing technology – Heat-resistant and UV-protected transparent material with a seamless click-connect work without soldering on all shapes and antenna configurations.
- Customizable, modular design – GNSS, Wi-Fi, and 5G/4G cellular options with or without FAKRA connectors support higher levels of wireless complexity, including MIMO and mmWave.
Taoglas will present the new invisible IoT antennas at the Mobile World Congress, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, and Embedded World 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany.
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