Rugged Antennas Tackle RFID Systems

May 31, 2007

M/A-COM (Tyco Electronics) has launched a line of ruggedized RFID antennas for use in baler and compactor applications. The MAAN-000210-AT0000 antennas provide typical gain of 2.5 dB with a 3-dB beamwidth of 130 deg. and typical VSWR of 1.50:1. The RFID antennas feature multidirectional conduit access holes and a removable connector access panel for more efficient installation. The connector housing is removable for use in National Electrical Manufacturer's Assocation (NEMA) enclosures. For more information on the RFID antennas, visit the Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM website at: http://www.macom.com/

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Jack Browne | Technical Contributor

Jack Browne, Technical Contributor, has worked in technical publishing for over 30 years. He managed the content and production of three technical journals while at the American Institute of Physics, including Medical Physics and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. He has been a Publisher and Editor for Penton Media, started the firm’s Wireless Symposium & Exhibition trade show in 1993, and currently serves as Technical Contributor for that company's Microwaves & RF magazine. Browne, who holds a BS in Mathematics from City College of New York and BA degrees in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, is a member of the IEEE.