Application Note: Simulation Reduces Design Time For EV-DO Antenna From 6 Months To 6 Weeks

The integration of increasing numbers of radio frequency (RF) devices into personal computers substantially increases the difficulties of antenna design. Envelope restrictions often make it necessary to optimize antenna performance within tight space constraints. Putting WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular antennas in close proximity within a single package also creates the potential for cross-talk. Itronix, a leading developer of rugged, wireless computing solutions, faced these challenges in integrating a third wireless antenna, for EVDO reception, into a notebook computer.