antenna frequency we have the ability to

different markets, and have worked on

during the standard reflow process.

deliver all antennas for the project.

thousands of custom M2M devices.

We are the first in the market to provide

For the device itself you may need to have

reel and connect to our customers devices

Alternatively, we may choose to use electromagnetic

What is the problem or concern we
simulation
to estimate performance of a custom or off-theSimply put, we know what designs
work
are addressing?
shelf antenna integrated into your device. Both simulation

CSA.10

multiple antenna types GPS,multi band

and what do not. We also stay close to
and testing may be used, depending on requirements
you haveWiFi,
a product
that needs
cellular or
LTE,module
but dont
cellular,diversity,
Bluetooth,
RFID etc.
M2M
developments and
and difficulty in integration and testing.
know what kind of antenna, where to put an antenna, or if

automotive approved SMT GPS patch

antenna products and also unique

an antenna is even feasible. Let us figure it out for you.

Service Product Definition

Radiation efficiency - TG.09 180 degree

TG.09 Return Loss - TG.09 tested with Agilent 8753ES

What are we going

to do?
90%

Part No: CSA.10

0

80%product
Taoglas will review your
details with you to understand
your
70%
design priorities.

Product Name:-5
Cellular Antenna Feasibility Study
-10

Duration: 3 weeks
-20

bend

Items:
-25

Test and/or simulate

different antenna technologies,
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800

2000

upright 180

freespace
180

10%

Antennas will be tested in different locations/

TRP (Total Radiated Power)

positions. Selection
of the best
solution
will befor TG.09
with Sample
Custom
Device
CDMA
Back
Service)
based on overall performance
and(Loop
project
targets
Band (MHz)

Position

Channel

Frequency (MHz)

CDMA800

1013

824.70

384

826.52

777

848.31

Position

Channel

Frequency (MHz)

TRP (dBm)

Band (MHz)

Position

Channel

Frequency (MHz)

CDMA1900

25

radios to maintain functionality

TIS (dBm)

25

1851.25

20.35

1931.25

-105.61

600

1880.00

-106.36

1175

1908.75

20.57
M
600
1960.00
Once the design priorities and requirements
are set forth,
20.51
H
1175
1988.75
well take a prototype of your device into our lab, integrate

the chosen antennas, and test the performance of the

antenna in situ. Well repeat the integration and testing, as
required, in different locations and with different antennas.

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Taoglas engineering, in consultation with

the customer on the final report, will
determine if the measured performance
factors are sufficient for the product to
meet its performance and
certification requirements.

Taoglas will be available for further

questions on the antenna integration as
needed until the initial design files are done.

0%
Well help you define clear
performance
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400
(MHz)
requirements for the cellular antennas in
Because of the wide variety of devices, use cases,
your system. For some radios, performance is
and
markets, Taoglas cannot advise on every aspect of
the main driving factor in order to meet performance or
design
or development. In particular, this service does
TIS
(Total
Isotropic
Sensitivity)
certification requirements. For other radios, performance
not
cover
the following:
with
Sample
Custom
Device
for
TG.09
expectations are not high and factors like cost and size
are the drivers. Examples of performance
requirements
CDMA (Loop
Back Service)
Review of electrical schematics
include:
TRP
(dBm)
Band (MHz)
Position
Channel
Frequency (MHz) TIS (dBm)
PCB stack-up details
21.72
CDMA800
L
1013
869.70
-100.73
RF filtering requirements
Antenna efficiency per cellular frequency band to meet
22.21
M
384
881.52
-101.94
Emissions or issue mitigation details
carrier/network operator requirements;
22.23
H
777
893.31
-101.66
Detailed electrical, RF, or antenna design
RF isolation required between antennas of different

2200 2400 (MHz)

topologies, and material.

CDMA1900

metal 180

50%
Reviewing your files typically
takes a day. Once the40%
files are
reviewed, well need to meet
with your engineering30%
team and
straight
project manager to sort
20%out the
rest of the details.

Report and interactive

technical support
-15

Band (MHz)

pcb 180

60%

Deliverables:

(price, certification, performance etc).

After testing or simulation is complete, a report will

be compiled detailing the results, integration details
such as matching networks, antenna position,
antenna mounting, or cable routing, and
recommendations.

-106.71

What do we need?

PDF format copies of your schematics for each board in the

Deliverables

design. If you happen to use Altium then native Altium files

This depends on where you are in the design.
You may only have mechanical concept files at
this point, either as industrial design drawings or
3D solid models. We need these documents to
understand your desired project direction and to
interactively work with you on various options.
If prototypes are available, we will need 2 copies of
your device including all the bits and pieces. The
units do not need to be fully functional (i.e. firmware/

would also be helpful. We will NOT review the schematics,

The email from the review meetings will include:

but the schematics will assist Taoglas to better understand

A performance goal for each antenna in the system in

the product.

terms of radiation pattern, directivity, efficiency, electrical

interface, cost and assembly or attachment method.

PDFs of your PCB layout for each board, all layers. Again if
you use Altium, then native Altium files would also be helpful.

The recommended antenna solution for each radio in the

Please include a document defining the PCB stackup, layer

system by part number.

thicknesses, materials, and finishes for the PCB.

A specific integration plan for each antenna in your

Then what?

software need not be complete), but they need to

This effort is typically interactive, either a web meeting or an

be built up representative mechanical samples.

in-person meeting works best. After this meeting, Taoglas will

product.
Following the antenna layout review, an email will be sent

provide an email of our understanding of the specifics and our

We will need things like any battery, LCD display,

recommendations.

peripherals, cables, etc. all mounted in some sort

of enclosure thats at least close to what the final

From this email your engineering team will have a direction for

enclosure will be like. SLA or FDM proto enclosures

the antenna selections as well as an integration plan for each

are sufficient but the final plastic material can yield

antenna in your product.

Taoglas assumes your engineering team will then develop

In all cases, 3D PDF or eDrawing files for your

design files to implement the entire product. After the initial

mechanical assembly. We really do need the

product design, Taoglas engineering will review the antenna

ability to hide parts, do cross sections, and make

layout to verify proper implementation.

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Email: nasales@taoglas.com Web: www.taoglas.com

measurements, so an eDrawing with these features

turned on is highly recommended. Even though

Taoglas offers a number of services, one of which would

Taoglas will perform hands-on integration as part of

be review of those initial design files to optimize the radio

this service, these design files are necessary to help

performance and certification likelihood of your design.

us understand the product, make measurements,

These include:

and, where called for, integration into simulations.

ISA.20, ISA.21: In-depth design review, including schemat

ics, PCB layout, and mechanical integration.

If simulations are required, a STEP or Solidworks

Can be implemented prior to prototype fabrication or

file is preferred, though other formats are possible.

following test failures.

ISA.12: transmission line design and review

CSA.20, ISM.10, ISA.50, or GSA.10: antenna matching and

If you do have schematic, BOM, and layout files

passive testing

done, having these will help us understand your

product implementation path. This will again help

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us better define the best antenna options and limit

sales for further information.

our implementation recommendations to what works

with what you have so far.

Taoglas Contact Details

Taoglas USA, Inc.
8375 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A,
San Diego, CA 92121, USA

slight differences in performance.

Consult with Taoglas Engineering for more details.

with recommendations and required changes.