Expanded range of low-cost and compact chip antennas

Taoglas has expanded its embedded antenna portfolio with a new range of LTCC chip antennas optimised for Wi-Fi 6/7, UWB, and ISM connectivity. The new ILA.257, ILA.68, and ILA.89 deliver outstanding performance in ultra-compact packages, with minimal keep-out area, designed for next-generation IoT, consumer, industrial, and wearable applications where space, efficiency, and reliability are crucial.

Built on the company's proven LTCC technology, the new chip antennas combine high radiation efficiency, less keep-out area than competitor solutions, and exceptional frequency stability, ensuring consistent performance even in densely integrated, multi-radio designs. Each antenna supports automated SMT pick-and-place integration and is supplied in tape-and-reel format, simplifying assembly and facilitating efficient high-volume production.

The ILA.257 is a compact, high-performance LTCC antenna designed for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 applications. It supports tri-band operation across the 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz, and 7.125GHz frequency ranges, providing full coverage for the latest and emerging wireless standards, including Wi-Fi 6E and beyond. Measuring just 3.2mm × 1.6mm × 0.5mm, it delivers outstanding radiation efficiency and stable signal integrity across all bands, even in high-frequency regions where many chip antennas suffer degradation. The device's small footprint, minimal keep-out area, and low profile make it excellent for ultra-compact devices such as wearables, portable consumer electronics, and industrial IoT modules.

The ILA.68 has been engineered specifically for UWB applications across the 6GHz to 8.5GHz spectrum. With dimensions of just 3.2mm × 1.6mm × 1.1mm, it provides a stable omnidirectional radiation pattern, excellent repeatability, and low insertion loss across temperature and frequency variations. It supports a wide range of applications, including precision indoor positioning, secure access control, and short-range radar. Its performance-to-size ratio makes it suitable for automotive sensors, smart home systems, and miniaturised IoT devices that demand reliable UWB connectivity within the smallest possible form factor.

The ILA.89 is a high-efficiency LTCC chip antenna developed for operation within the 868MHz and 915MHz ISM bands. Supporting European and US frequency allocations, it allows global deployment of devices using LPWAN and LoRa technologies. The antenna attains up to 47.9% radiation efficiency and a peak gain of 0.56dBi within a compact 4mm × 12mm × 1.6mm footprint, making it excellent for small, battery-powered IoT products with limited PCB real estate. The device's simple layout requirements and region-specific variants reduce design complexity and time-to-market while lowering total cost of ownership for OEMs.

All three antennas are designed to help engineers overcome the integration challenges posed by shrinking device dimensions and increasing connectivity needs. Their compact form factors, combined with the company's LTCC expertise, provide outstanding RF performance, mechanical robustness, and repeatability in high-density electronic designs.

"Device miniaturisation continues to challenge RF designers," said Baha Badran, head of Engineering at Taoglas. "Our new LTCC embedded antennas combine proven ceramic performance with a space-saving design that simplifies integration without compromising efficiency or reliability. This range empowers product designers to build smaller, smarter, and more connected systems with confidence."