Irish firm Taoglas has announced embedded combination antennas that support cellular, GNSS and wifi connectivity for space-constrained electronic devices.

The FXP30x and PC30x help engineers integrate multiple wireless technologies in a single antenna, reducing component count while simplifying device design, speeding assembly times and accelerating time to market.

There are six antenna models across two form factors: the FXP30x flexible PCB antenna and the PC30x rigid FR4 PCB antenna series. Both support cellular frequencies from 600 to 8000MHz, enabling global connectivity across multiple wireless standards.

The FXP30x is built on Taoglas’ flexible polymer antenna technology, combining high radiation efficiency, ground-plane independence and thin construction suitable for installation inside compact device enclosures. The antennas feature peel-and-stick adhesive backing for secure mounting on non-metal surfaces such as plastic housings or glass, while flexible PCB construction allows installation in tight internal spaces where rigid antennas may not fit.

The PC30x provides the same connectivity options in a rigid PCB antenna built on an FR4 substrate, offering a mechanically stable alternative for applications where the antenna can be mounted directly inside the device enclosure either by adhesive backing or plastic screws.

Each antenna is supplied with a pre-assembled cable and I-Pex MHF I connector. The cables are supplied in different colours to ensure accurate connections for variants that require longer cables, enabling straightforward integration with wireless modules.

Each family includes three antenna configurations to support smart radio modules with different combinations of wireless technologies with a single embedded antenna:

• FXP301 and PC301 variants integrate cellular and GNSS connectivity, supporting GNSS operation across L1, B1I, G1 and L-band frequencies alongside wideband cellular coverage.
• FXP302 and PC302 variants combine cellular connectivity with wifi across the 2.4, 5.8 and 7.125GHz bands.
• FXP303 and PC303 variants integrate GNSS, cellular and wifi technologies for devices requiring positioning, global connectivity and local wireless networking.

The antennas feature strong peak gain while maintaining compact footprints suitable for embedded integration. The flexible FXP variants allow installation in curved or tight internal spaces, while the rigid PC variants provide robust mounting in devices where a rigid PCB antenna is preferred.

Both are suitable for a wide range of connected systems, including asset-tracking devices, telematics and e-mobility platforms, smart agriculture equipment, connected healthcare, industrial IoT devices, and wearable electronics where multiple wireless technologies must be supported within limited internal space.

“Many connected devices now require multiple radios operating simultaneously, which puts pressure on available space inside the enclosure,” said David Connolly, product management director at Taoglas. “The FXP30x and PC30x combination series help designers support cellular, GNSS and wifi while reducing antenna count and simplifying integration.”

The FXP30x (www.taoglas.com/product-search/?q=FXP30) and PC30x (www.taoglas.com/product-search/?q=PC30) antennas are available now from Taoglas (www.taoglas.com) and its authorised distributors.