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Omron Electronic Components LLC has announced a new surface-mount polymeric antenna, the WXA-N2SL. Designed to transmit and receive high-speed wireless signals in the fast growing consumer space, this antenna is optimized for WiMedia Alliance UWB Group 1 (3.1-4.9 GHz) frequency band. The antenna's filter-assist function allows it the ability to suppress out-of-band noise by 50% or more, enabling high-quality communications between these wireless devices even in noisy signal real world applications. According to the manufacturer, the utilization of its proprietary dielectric polymer molding allows for both high performance and a compact 10 × 13 × 1.2 mm size. The WXA-N2SL operates in a frequency range of 3.1-4.9 GHz with a VSWR of < 2.5 (3.1-4.9 GHz), > 6.0 (7.0-11.0 GHz). Its polarization is linear with a feed impedance of 50 Ohms.

Applications for the WXA-N2SL, Wi-PlaDs (Wireless Polymeric advanced Devices) include certified wireless USB dongles, hubs, personal computers, mobile equipment and digital home appliances even under adverse, noisy real-world conditions.

The WXA-N2SL is priced around $3.00, in 100 piece quantities.