Antenova Minuta embedded antenna for dual-band WLAN

Antenova, a manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, has added an ultra-compact dual-band Wi-Fi antenna to its range of tiny embedded antennas.

Named Minuta, the product is a ceramic antenna measuring 1 x 0.5 x 0.5 mm. It has been developed for the 4.9–5.9 GHz frequency, which is less cluttered than 2.4–2.5 GHz and gives enhanced performance with less interference.

The antenna operates at 2.4–2.5 GHz and 4.9–5.9 GHz and matches the Wi-Fi 802.11a/h/j/n/p/ac standards. It offers designers useful flexibility in the layout of a PCB, as it does not need a position on a corner; it can be placed along one of the long edges of a board.

The antenna is suitable for access points and portable devices, and is recommended for wearable technology and body-worn devices because it is less susceptible to de-tune when used close to the human body.