L-com’s rubber duck antennas offer small size but a big reach

L-com has added a new line of rubber duck antennas. These omnidirectional antennas are compact and flexible for easy installation and adjustment and are suitable for low-power applications.

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Designed to be cost effective, these antennas come in three main frequency bands: 2.4 GHz, 433 MHz and 916 MHz. The 2.4 GHz antennas are commonly used to extend the range of Wi-Fi routers, improve the signal strength of Bluetooth devices and enhance the function of cordless telephones. The 433 MHz antennas are suitable for industrial remote controls, tyre pressure monitoring systems and keyless entry systems. The 916 MHz antennas extend the reach and reliability of short-range radio applications, such as wireless alarm systems and industrial telemetry.

L-com’s rubber duck antennas are small and lightweight, making them easy to carry, store and fit into tight spaces without sacrificing performance or aesthetics. Some are less than an inch tall. They are simple to install, typically attaching to devices using screws or basic connectors that do not require special tools or expertise.

Their tilt/swivel flexibility allows them to be bent and adjusted for optimal positioning, while their omnidirectional radiation pattern offers consistent signal coverage in all directions, minimising dead spots.

The new flexible antennas are durable to minimise maintenance costs and downtime associated with antenna replacements. Their operating temperature range is minus-40 degrees to +140 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 C to +65 C).

Applications for L-com’s new rubber duck antennas include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IoT, both fixed and mobile devices, LPWAN, ISM, LoRaWAN, Sigfox, Weightless-P, Wi-Fi HaLow, Zigbee and more.