SkyCross will use its Isolated Mode Antenna Technology (iMAT) in a new product line for access points and routers. While commercial and enterprise networking basestations alike are configured today with multiple antennas, SkyCross says that iMAT consolidates the performance benefits of multiple antennas into a single antenna to lower the cost of ownership, simplify integration, and improve aesthetic designs without sacrificing performance.

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The first antenna in this line covers 2.4 GHz and 5.1 to 5.9 GHz to support 801.11 a/b/g/n. According to the company, iMAT is particularly advantageous for 802.11n, which requires multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) operation. Traditionally, this protocol requires device manufacturers to have two to four external antennas on an access point or router. By using an iMAT antenna, device manufacturers can realize the cost and integration savings, and end customers can see the reduction of antennas when selecting a product.