Dual function antenna integrates NFC and LF communication

Ineltek UK has released the Premo 2D1D15 antenna series with dual functionality for both Low Frequency (125kHz) and NFC High Frequency applications (13.56MHz) in one package.

Premo’s 2D1D15 Series is claimed to provide 2D orthogonal coils designed at the standard 125kHz LF frequency and a third orthogonal coil to operate at the standard 13.56MHz. This compact antenna is said to have a high surface resistance NiZn ferrite core material and medium initial permeability to work at high and low frequency. Providing stable performance from -40°C to 85°C, the 2D1D15

The series is available in a 17.5 x 16.0 x 4.0mm package with 4.77mH @125kHz and 6uH @13.56MHz standard inductance and a high drop test resistance due to its maximised pin area.

The inductance and ‘Q’ factor of the NFC coil has been measured at 13.56MHz and is suitable for RFID applications with ISO15693 and ISO 14443 interfaces.