Irish firm Taoglas is optimising antenna selection for Semtech’s AirLink routers.

RF and antenna technology provider Taoglas has announced a partnership with IoT and cloud connectivity service specialist Semtech to offer a portfolio of antennas verified for use with Semtech’s AirLink routers.

The collaboration enables engineers and system integrators to pick the best antennas for their routers and use cases, which are validated for compatibility by both vendors.

As demand for always-on connectivity grows, driven by 5G, edge computing, private networks and satellite systems, network architects are under pressure to deliver reliable performance across increasingly complex and distributed deployments, often under tight deadlines and supply constraints. Verified Taoglas antennas, tested for RF connector, electrical, mechanical and environmental compatibility with AirLink routers, offer a proven foundation for projects in sectors such as public safety, utilities, transportation and industrial IoT, where robust connectivity is essential.

The selected antennas have been matched to AirLink models that support multi-band 4G and 5G, wifi, and GNSS. Various mounting options are available, including terminal, connector, adhesive, magnetic and through-hole mount. They feature SMA connectors, low-profile enclosures and rugged mounting options that are suited to mobile and outdoor deployments such as connected transport and emergency response systems.

Multi-port configurations combine cellular MIMO, wifi and GNSS in a single housing, with designs tested to withstand vibration, weather exposure and tampering. All models support IP-rated installation and operate across temperatures from -40 to +85˚C.

To help engineers and system integrators in selecting the best antenna for their Semtech router model and deployment scenario, Taoglas has also created a dedicated reference page at www.taoglas.com/taoglas-antenna-reference-guides/semtech.

“By ensuring our antennas are the optimal choice for AirLink routers, we’re helping customers avoid common integration pitfalls and focus on building reliable, application-ready systems,” said Chris Friend, vice president at Taoglas. 

Kinana Hussain, vice president at Semtech (www.semtech.com), added: “Selecting the right antenna is an important part of system performance, and our collaboration with Taoglas simplifies the process by offering customers antenna options that are matched to AirLink router specifications to enable the best-in-class performance.”

Taoglas (www.taoglas.com) provides antennas, IoT components and custom design services to help users navigate complex RF and wireless systems and bring connectivity to market. Since its foundation in 2004, the company has provided its customers with access to engineering resources, in-house testing and pre-certification capabilities.