KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, has officially launched its innovative new surface-mount, on-ground ultra-wideband (UWB) LDS Tulip antenna. Engineered for 6.0–8.5GHz applications, the new antenna offers groundbreaking accuracy and performance, revolutionizing UWB technology for various industries, including smart cities, healthcare, IoT, asset tracking, and more. The Tulip antenna, recognized with the 2024 Electronics Specifier Electronics Excellence Award, was first introduced at Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany, earlier this year.
The patented UWB LDS Tulip antenna (9002305L0-L01K) leverages cutting-edge laser direct structuring (LDS) technology, allowing KYOCERA AVX to create conductive traces on complex 3D structures. This process delivers numerous advantages, including space and weight savings, unparalleled precision, and optimized performance. The antenna can function as both an on-board and on-ground component, boasting an omnidirectional radiation pattern with 360° phase stability, constant group delay, and linear polarization. These features enhance signal reconstruction and significantly improve the accuracy of low-energy, short-range, and high-bandwidth UWB systems.
KYOCERA AVX’s LDS Tulip antenna improves the precision of device localization and secure communication by refining critical UWB system services like the phase difference of arrival (PDoA), angle of arrival (AoA), and time of flight (ToF). Its superior group delay and phase distribution characteristics make it ideal for high-accuracy UWB applications. Additionally, its on-ground capabilities allow it to be placed anywhere on a printed circuit board (PCB), offering enhanced design flexibility. Unlike traditional off-ground antennas, which require ground clearance and are confined to the perimeter of PCBs, the UWB LDS Tulip antenna can be placed in central locations or even over metal areas.
Measuring just 6.40 x 6.40 x 5.58mm and weighing only 0.1g, this compact antenna supports surface-mount technology (SMT) pick-and-place assembly. It is also compliant with the latest RoHS and REACH regulations, meeting stringent environmental and safety standards. Optimized for a wide range of 6.0–8.5GHz UWB applications, the Tulip antenna is perfectly suited for smart city technologies, mobility solutions, retail, asset tracking, healthcare, fitness devices, security systems, handheld devices, and IoT connectivity operations, including telematics.
"LDS technology allowed us to develop a compact ultra-wideband antenna with constant phase that delivers unparalleled accuracy in UWB systems, surpassing what is achievable with traditional stamped metal or flexible printed circuit antennas," said Carmen Redondo, Director of Global Marketing for Antennas at KYOCERA AVX. "The ability to integrate complex mechanical designs in miniature 3D shapes enables us to optimize antenna size, performance, and emissions in even extremely small and oddly shaped designs. This helps our customers in various segments of the fast-growing smart technology industry to meet customer and regulatory requirements more efficiently and improve their time-to-market."
When installed on a 40 x 40mm PCB, the UWB LDS Tulip antenna typically delivers 2ns maximum group delay, 4.3dBi peak gain, 2W continuous wave (CW) power handling, and 61% average efficiency. The antenna's precise group delay and consistent phase stability help maximize the accuracy and efficiency of UWB systems, making it a leading solution for next-generation communication technologies.
The UWB LDS Tulip antenna is produced in South Korea and patented to protect its innovative design. For companies seeking to improve UWB system performance, this antenna offers a next-level solution for a range of high-accuracy applications.
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