Tracker Antennas
Trackers rely on advanced cellular and GNSS antennas to deliver the dependable connectivity. Designing these antennas is anything but simple. Challenges like body proximity, movement, and precise GNSS positioning require innovative solutions to ensure optimal connectivity. For example, dog trackers must maintain consistent connectivity even as the device moves and shifts on the pet’s collar, while GNSS antennas need to maximize gain towards the upper hemisphere to provide accurate location data.
Designing For Range and Reliability
A tracker’s mission is simple: stay connected, no matter what. But achieving this isn’t easy. Ensuring reliable signal range in a compact device, especially one worn by a moving pet, requires careful design and rigorous real-world testing. Antennas must perform seamlessly, even in unpredictable environments, to avoid leaving pets out of range. We strong track record when it comes to designing optimal, custom antennas for trackers.
Antenna Integration for Trackers
Designing antennas for wearable devices comes with unique obstacles:
- Space Constraints: Wearables are ultra-compact, with every millimeter shared by batteries, sensors, and processors. Antennas must fit seamlessly without causing EMC or RF interference.
- Body Interference: The body, being conductive, disrupts signals, leading to degradation. Our engineers tackle this with innovative designs that ensure stable connectivity despite the “body effect.”
- Frequency Complexity: Wearables operate across Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, GPS, and UWB, all packed into tight spaces. Managing crosstalk and ensuring multi-band performance requires advanced tuning and isolation techniques.
Success lies in balancing transmission power (TRP) and sensitivity (TIS) to ensure reliable real-world performance. Through precise simulation, placement, and testing, we create antennas that excel, keeping devices connected anytime, anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious how our antenna solutions come to life? Explore the FAQs we’re asked, powered by Insight Engineering.
Can ceramic antennas be customized for spesific environments?
Yes, ceramic antennas can be designed to be optimized for specific environments. We work with you to ensure that custom ceramic antennas meet the unique needs of your application, delivering the highest performance.
Do you provide antenna manufacturing services?
While we are not an antenna manufacturer , we offer full support throughout the manufacturing phase. Our team assists with design and development to ensure your antennas meet performance standards before production.
What materials do you use for antenna design?
We work with a variety of materials, including flexible LDS (Laser Direct Structuring), sheet metal, and circuit boards. Our antenna solutions can be customized for any environment, with no material or technological limitations.
Do you provide full antenna prototyping and testing?
Yes, we design antennas virtually and build prototypes in-house. We don’t just provide digital models—we deliver fully functional prototypes with accurate measurements and test results for application-specific needs.