SPE-12-8-137/E/OH

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US Patent #9214732

1.Introduction

The FXP.74 Black Diamond is a small ultra-low profile antenna for 2.4GHz band that

includes Bluetooth, Zigbee and Wi-Fi single band application. The FXP.74 has a peak

gain of 4dBi at 2.4GHz and efficiencies of above 50%.

This Taoglas patent granted antenna is unique in the market with exceptionally stable

performance different applications. It is made from a flexible polymer, has a tiny form

factor (14mm*7.0mm*0.1mm) and has double-sided 3M tape for easy and robust “peel

and stick” mounting.

The FXP.74 is the ideal all-round antenna solution for fitting into narrow spaces and still

maintaining high performance, for example on the inside top or adjacent side applied

directly to the plastic housing of LCD monitors, tablets, smartphones, small AP routers,

etc.

Many module manufacturers specify peak gain limits for any antennas that are to be

connected to that module. Those peak gain limits are based on free-space conditions.

In practice, the peak gain of an antenna tested in free-space can degrade by at least 1

or 2dBi when put inside a device. So ideally you should go for a slightly higher peak

gain antenna than mentioned on the module specification to compensate for this effect,

giving you better performance.

Upon testing of any of our antennas with your device and a selection of appropriate

layout, integration technique, or cable, Taoglas can make sure any of our antennas’

peak gain will be below the peak gain limits. Taoglas can then issue a specification

and/or report for the selected antenna in your device that will clearly show it complying

with the peak gain limits, so you can be assured you are meeting regulatory

requirements for that module.