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Omni Rubber-Duck Antennas Suit Low-Power Apps

Oct. 30, 2024
These rugged and compact antennas from ShowMeCables enhance signal coverage over three bands.

ShowMeCables introduced a line of omnidirectional rubber-duck antennas suitable for low-power applications. The compact and flexible antennas are cost-effective, supporting applications that include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LPWAN, ISM, LoRaWAN, Sigfox, Weightless-P, Wi-Fi HaLow, Zigbee, and more.

The antennas are offered in three main frequency bands: 2.4 GHz, 433 MHz, and 916 MHz. The 2.4-GHz antennas can 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, tire-pressure monitoring systems, and some keyless-entry systems, offering compact size, high performance, and affordability. The 916-MHz antennas serve short-range radio applications such as wireless alarm systems and industrial telemetry.

Small and lightweight, the antennas are easy to carry, store, and fit into tight spaces. They typically attach to devices using screws or basic connectors that don't require special tools or expertise.

Offering improved signal coverage, the antennas' tilt/swivel flexibility lets them bend and adjust for optimal positioning, with an omnidirectional radiation pattern for consistent signal coverage to minimize dead spots. They support applications where specific directionality isn't crucial. The flexible antennas have an operating temperature rangefrom −40 to +140°F (−40 to +65°C).

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About the Author

Alix Paultre | Editor-at-Large, Microwaves & RF

Alix is Editor-at-Large for Microwaves & RF

An Army veteran, Alix Paultre was a signals intelligence soldier on the East/West German border in the early ‘80s, and eventually wound up helping launch and run a publication on consumer electronics for the U.S. military stationed in Europe. Alix first began in this industry in 1998 at Electronic Products magazine, and since then has worked for a variety of publications, most recently as Editor-in-Chief of Power Systems Design.

Alix currently lives in Wiesbaden, Germany.

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