Radiating Cable Antennas operate over 400-6,000 MHz range.
Press Release Summary:
Compatible with cellular, Bluetooth, and WLAN frequency bands, M/A-COM Antennas feature flexible coaxial cable construction, which incorporates radiating apertures in cable's outer conductor. End-to-end FEP jacket protects apertures and prevents moisture ingression. Suited for transmit, receive, and simultaneous Tx/Rx applications, antennas meet requirements for operating temperature, thermal shock, weather resistance, vibration, shock, flammability, smoke density, and toxicity.
Original Press Release:
Tyco Electronics Develops M/A-COM Radiating Cable Antenna Series
New Broadband Antenna Line Compatible with Cellular, Bluetooth and WLAN Frequency Bands
LOWELL, Mass. - June 5, 2007 - Tyco Electronics today announced a new line of M/A-COM radiating cable antennas, which is designed to replace conventional antennas in applications that require wide frequency bandwidths and deployment in physical spaces that present extreme challenges to traditional antenna solutions. The M/A-COM radiating cable antenna series is ideal for cellular, Bluetooth and WLAN frequency band installations, as well as airborne, vehicular and ground-based applications. The series' unique antenna assemblies feature a low-loss, flexible, coaxial cable construction, which incorporates radiating apertures in the cable's outer conductor.
"Because we maintain all of our cable design and manufacturing capability in-house, we can provide customized constructions that can fully meet installation and application requirements on a made to order basis," said Ray Schwartz, cable technologist, Tyco Electronics M/A-COM Cable Products. "In addition, we also design and manufacture our own connectors. As a result, we can optimize the critical cable-to-connector transition, as well as the electrical performance of the connector interface for each assembly - making M/A-COM's new antenna line the perfect solution for any manufacturer's radiating cable antenna requirements."
The M/A-COM radiating cable antennas operate over broad frequency ranges (400 MHz - 6,000 MHz) and can be used for transmit, receive and simultaneous Tx/Rx applications. If desired, the M/A-COM antenna engineering staff can tailor the apertures for optimal performance over specific frequency bands. The antenna construction is rugged, meeting environmental performance requirements for operating temperature, thermal shock, weather resistance, vibration, shock, flammability, smoke density and toxicity.
Tyco Electronics has produced cable antennas up to approximately 200 feet in length with uniform gain along the entire length of the antenna. An end-to-end extruded FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) jacket protects the apertures and prevents moisture ingression should the radiating cable be installed in humid or moist areas.
Pricing and Availability
Contact Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM products domestic and international sales channels for price and delivery quotes. Datasheets and supporting technical documents are available online at www.macom.com.
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Tyco Electronics, currently a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of US$12.7 billion to customers in 150 countries. Tyco Electronics designs, manufactures and markets products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is its customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at www.tycoelectronics.com.
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For sales information, please contact:
M/A-COM, Inc.
1011 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01853
Americas -- 1-800-366-2266
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- +44 1908-574-200
Asia/Pacific -- 81-44-844-8296
Contacts:
Product Communications:
Pat Hindle
978-442-4825
hindlep@tycoelectronics.com
