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September 13 2005 at 03:28 PM
Barcelona, September 13, 2005 - Fractus, the pioneer developer of fractal antenna technology, has launched an Ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna for the short-range wireless market. Measuring just 10x10x0.8mm, this small UWB antenna combines an omni-directional radiation pattern and high efficiency level to deliver the largest bandwidth possible.
The new Fractus UWB Media+ Chip Antenna meets the requirements of reference designers, OEMs and ODMs utilizing the 3.1–5GHz spectrum as specified by the WiMedia Alliance, which includes members Intel, Texas Instruments, Microsoft, Philips Electronics, Nokia, Staccato Communications and others for UWB development.
Its miniature size provides flexibility to device designers and easily integrates into space-limited PCBs in digital cameras, home-cinema equipment, PC peripherals, PDAs, mobile phones, and
compact-flash cards.
“UWB and the extensive range of devices that are about to become wirelessly enabled represents a huge opportunity for device manufacturers” said Tim Hillison, Fractus’ Short-Range Wireless Division Director. “Manufacturers who choose Fractus’ fractal technology gain a clear competitive advantage in terms of cost, performance and device size.”
The Fractus UWB Media+ Chip Antenna has been tested by fabless semiconductor company Staccato Communications as part of its Team Staccato Partner Program. The Fractus UWB Media+ Chip Antenna is as an option for Staccato customers using the company’s single chip all-CMOS UWB solutions.
“Fractus has developed an innovative, low-cost and small-footprint Ultra-wideband antenna that will help ensure that total bill of material costs remain low to fuel mass market adoption of Certified Wireless USB products,” said Jarvis Tou, Vice President of Product Marketing for Staccato Communications. “We look forward to continuing working closely with Fractus as an active member of our Team Staccato Partner Program.”
The Fractus UWB Media+ Chip Antenna is available in 73 countries through Richardson Electronics.