Taoglas has recently announced the introduction of the MA58x family of compact screw- or through-hole mount puck antennas, expanding its Comet Series. These antennas are designed to maintain stable operation even in the presence of metal structures and flat surfaces that could interfere with performance by altering the electrical groundplane.
Unlike standard LTE antennas that rely on their RF cable for low-band efficiency, the MA58x antennas eliminate this dependency, resulting in 20% improved performance compared to similar antennas. This design enables efficient radiation and ensures consistent gain and efficiency across cellular frequencies from 600 MHz to 6 GHz and Wi-Fi bands up to 7.125 GHz.
The antennas offer multi-antenna connectivity across various technologies, including 5G/4G MIMO, Wi-Fi 6/7, and GNSS constellations like GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. The weather-resistant housing, made of Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), ensures outdoor durability, while the IP67-rated enclosure with screw/stud mount is ideal for operation in vibration-prone environments such as fleet vehicles and industrial automation.
Available in multiple configurations with black or white enclosures, the MA58x Series also provides customization options for cable lengths and connectors. These antennas are suitable for applications in gateways, routers, public safety systems, point-of-sale terminals, digital signage, smart home automation, robotics, and industrial automation. Additionally, the Comet Series includes a magnetic mount MA32x variant.
For more information on the design principles behind these antennas, Taoglas has published a white paper.
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