The Linux of antennas: a revolution in the IoT world

Imagine an antenna that costs nothing. An antenna that you can freely copy and match. An antenna that turns the IoT world upside down. Welcome to the future of antenna design. The birth of an idea In Germany, we came up with the idea that could be called the "Linux of antennas". Similar to the powerful, free operating system, this concept uses open design and only charges for service and consulting.

The zero-USD antenna What makes this antenna so revolutionary?

Free: Yes, you read that right. The basic version costs nothing.

Flexible: From 169 MHz to 10,000 MHz - anything is possible.

Customisable: Customer-specific versions are developed at a reasonable price.

Technical brilliance

The antenna is based on the principle of the magnetic loop antenna. A simple ceramic capacitor and a copper-free trapezoidal surface form the core. This surface can also be rectangular.

Comparison with the competition:

Supplier / 868 MHz / 433 MHz / Delivery time

Digi-Key / 0.74 € 0.75 € / Partly until December

Harald / 0.00 € / 0.00 € / Immediately

Areas of applications in LTE and 5G

Tracker, submetering gateways and meters, routers with LTE, 5G NTN, LTE-M, NB-IoT GNSS, Bluetooth, Mioty, LoRaWAN, Wireless Mbus and much more. The Linux idea As with Linux, you only pay for the time you need or we need. Copy the trapezoid to your PCB. Our team will review your layout by email and support you via video calls.

Example project: LoRa/WiFi gateway

The zero-USD antenna proves its worth. An example project for a LoRa/WiFi gateway shows that this innovation is fundamentally changing the rules of the game in the IoT sector. ## Customer verdict: impressive performance

Our customer reports enthusiastically: "Our 0-USD PCB antenna is 10-15 dB better than the previously used commercial antenna. It also has a more forgiving radiation pattern, and alignment is less problematic, which is good for our application.

Comparison to the competition (datasheet)

Distributor antenna, Peak gain -9 dBi, average gain -11.15 dBi

Parameter 0-USD antenna, Peak gain 3 dBi, average gain 2 dBi

The 0-USD antenna outperforms the distributor antenna in all areas.

Flexibility and adaptability

The more forgiving radiation pattern of the 0-USD antenna reduces sensitivity to alignment. This is a key advantage for many IoT applications, especially in challenging environments[.

Collaboration and knowledge transfer:

Our team transferred the PCB development know-how. Petr Dvo?ák took over the layout, while we performed the antenna matching. The result: a highly satisfied end customer.

Conclusion: A quantum leap for IoT manufacturers This development opens up groundbreaking opportunities for IoT device manufacturers. Zero-USD antenna technology enables a drastic improvement in product performance while keeping costs under control. Don't miss this opportunity to secure a decisive competitive advantage. The future of IoT antennas is here – and it's free.

LTE solar tracker as a milestone in IoT innovation

A new project is setting standards in the world of wireless communication: the LTE solar tracker. This device embodies the philosophy of the loop antenna and shows how innovative antenna technology is revolutionising the IoT landscape. Not free of charge due to the patent, but significantly cheaper than classic chip antennas. ## Area of application: precision in critical industries

The tracker is used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It monitors: - temperature - door openings - real-time position When mounted on container doors, it ensures seamless control of the cold chain and meets the highest hygiene standards. ## Technological masterpiece

LTE CAT1 bis: The superior choice

- Cost-effective and widely available in Europe

- Overcomes roaming problems of LPWAN technologies

- More energy efficient than LTE-M when solar powered ### Innovative antenna solution - Use of Harald Naumann's 5G antenna module

- Patented layout from Abracon

- Cost-efficient production and tuning

- Thousands of unique versions through coded resistance field

Precision GNSS

- Dual-band GNSS module for centimetre-accurate positioning

- Dual-band and dual-feed GNSS antenna from Abracon

- Circular polarisation is maintained even when mounted on the edge

WiFi/Bluetooth integration

- Integrated PCB antenna in the combination module

- Careful placement to avoid interference

Challenges overcome

The integration of the solar cell placed particular demands on the antenna design:

- Clever positioning of the antenna module in the centre of the long side

- Optimal utilisation of the limited space

- Excellent antenna isolation between LTE and GNSS

Conclusion: A triumph of antenna technology The LTE solar tracker impressively demonstrates the performance of the zero-USD antenna. It combines precision, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in a device that meets the requirements of critical industries. This project shows that the revolution in antenna technology is in full swing. It opens up new possibilities for IoT applications and sets new standards in wireless communication.

Digitanimal: Award-winning technology for livestock monitoring

Digitanimal, supported by Crout, won the prize for the 5G NTN antenna design as part of the Deutsche Telekom 5G-NTN Early Adopter Programme on 11 June 2024 in Bonn. The principle of operation is the loop antenna. The patent is not for 0 USD, but extremely inexpensive compared to classic chip antennas.

Technological masterpiece

- Omnidirectional multi-mode antenna

- One antenna for 5G-NTN, NB-IoT, LTE-M, GNSS and Bluetooth

- Minimal space requirement on the PCB

- Cost savings by eliminating additional antennas

Versatile application possibilities

- OEM tracker versions available for cows, sheep and goats

- Insights into the innovative 5G-NTN development process

Prospects It is predicted that 20% of cellular LPWAN will be 5G-NTN (NB-IoT via satellite) in the next few years.

Market potential

- Manufacturers plan to produce 10-20% more devices

- 5G-NTN will enable previously inaccessible regions to be developed

Our offer - Integrated antennas from stock or customised

- Reduction of the bill of materials (BOM)

- Optimisation of the antenna performance

- Cost reduction for communication modules and SIM cards

Conclusion: A new era of IoT connectivity.

The zero-USD antenna opens up undreamt of possibilities:

- 10-20% increase in sales through 5G-NTN without higher distribution costs

- Optimisation of range and battery life

- Significant cost reduction in BOM and connectivity

These projects demonstrate impressively that the revolution in antenna technology is not just a theory, but already a reality. It paves the way for innovative IoT solutions in previously inaccessible fields of application and regions. Have we sparked your interest? Then ask for your 0-USD.antenna evaluation kit. Email harald.naumann (at) lte-modem .com

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