Taoglas introduces “AntJack”—an Industry-first Wi-Fi Antenna for an RJ45 Jack
Taoglas has unveiled AntJack, a high-efficiency Wi-Fi antenna that is mounted on a standard RJ45 ethernet connector. The new FXM100* Wi-Fi antenna can be mounted on Taoglas’ TMJG4926HENL or any standard 1×1 RJ45 connector to create a 2-in-1 solution, providing designers space-saving options and layout flexibility to improve wireless coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 7.1 GHz bands.
By mounting the antenna on the jack, the antenna is removed from the PCB freeing up valuable real estate and uses the jack as the antenna ground plane to deliver better wireless performance. The FXM100 omnidirectional dipole antenna supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 / 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 and can be used in industrial robotics, and test and measurement systems.
AntJack is also ideal for complex MIMO designs where antenna location and positioning are critical, especially when space is a premium in 4×4 or 8×8 MIMO configurations. In addition to layout constraints, designers are often forced to work around proximity to metal which causes interference and signal distortion.
Antenna Features and Benefits
· Wideband coverage – excellent antenna efficiency across 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 7.1 GHz bands.
· Small form factor – 26.6 x 15.6 x 13.1 mm antenna with customisable cable and connector.
· Easy “peel and stick” mounting – manufactured from flexible PCB material with adhesive conductive foam.
The FXM100 is now available for purchase from Taoglas and its distributors. Though sold as a standalone Wi-Fi antenna, the FXM100 can be purchased alongside Taoglas magnetic connectors and high-end ethernet cables for optimised bill of materials (BOM) costs. Additionally, the antenna can be adapted for any size of RJ45 connector (1×2, 2×2, MxN).
