GWLA.10 Datasheet, PDF (2/24 Pages) Taoglas antenna solutions – Multi-Band Application

1. Introduction
The GWLA.10 GPS and 2.4/5.8GHz 2in1 Embedded Ceramic Loop antenna is a high
efficiency, miniature SMD, edge mounted ceramic antenna for GPS and Wi-Fi, WLAN,
ZigBee, Bluetooth, and 802.11ac applications where PCB space is limited, such as
hand-held devices. Rather than using two separate chip antennas for GPS and Wi-Fi,
the GWLA.10 has two separate antenna feeds in a single antenna body, making it the
ideal choice for applications where there is limited PCB space and where low cost is
important. The GWLA.10 uses the main PCB as its ground plane, thereby maintaining
good efficiency despite its small size. The GWLA.10 can be tuned for different PCB
sizes/environments by changing the values of the matching circuit. This needs to be
carefully calculated, contact a regional Taoglas facility for support. Also be aware that
smaller ground-planes will reduce the efficiency of the antenna.
At 3.2*1.6*0.5mm, the GWLA.10 is one of the smallest antennas available worldwide.
This antenna is delivered on tape and reel and manufactured in a TS16949 first tier
automotive approved facility.
The GPS performance is excellent, with high efficiency and an omnidirectional pattern.
The Wi-Fi performance is also great and delivers stable efficiency and radiation pattern
too, allowing this antenna to be used in a huge variety of devices.
Typical Applications – Where GPS and Dual-Band Wi-Fi are required
- Navigation or Position Tracking Systems
- Handheld Devices
- Tablets
- POS Systems
- Gateways and Routers
- Mobile Wireless Camera Systems
- OBD Devices
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