Centurion Unveils New Dualband Antennas for In-Vehicle Data Communications; MicroBlade Supports Data over Voice Applications in AMPS & PCS or GSM & DCS.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003 Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of antennas and power products for wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , today unveiled the Dualband MicroBlade(TM) antenna for automotive data over voice communications systems. Available in dualband AMPS & PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. and GSM & DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. , the MicroBlade can be easily customized to fulfill the antenna requirements for resellers in the global aftermarket or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The slim, flexible design of the MicroBlade features a durable polyolefin housing for a long lifespan. The MicroBlade is specially designed for easy integration into vehicles using a variety of mounting methods chosen according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the installer's needs. It can be mounted with Velcro or two-way tape on various locations within the vehicle including on the windshield pillar, under the dashboard, in a seat or on the back deck. "As telematics systems increase in functionality and decrease in cost, consumer and commercial demand for in-vehicle data applications such as Internet access See how to access the Internet. and messaging continues to rise," said Monty Rohde, Sr. Vice President of Engineering for Centurion. "The MicroBlade offers OEMs and the aftermarket a customized antenna solution to support data systems that operate over several global wireless standards." The MicroBlade operates at GSM 880 - 960 MHZ and DCS 1710 - 1880 MHZ with a peak gain of 3.2 dBi and 2.4 dBi, respectively, or at AMPS 824 - 896 MHZ and PCS 1850 - 1990 MHZ with peak gains of 2.5 dBi and 3.6 dBi. Both antennas feature linear polarization In electrodynamics, linear polarization or plane polarization of electromagnetic radiation is a confinement of the electric field vector or magnetic field vector to a given plane along the direction of propagation. See polarization for more information. , an impedance of 50 ohms and maximum input power at 10 watts. The MicroBlade is available with an SMA (1) See SMA connector. (2) (Shared Memory Architecture) See shared video memory. (3) (Software Maintenance Association) A membership organization that began in 1985 and ended in 1996. Male connector A plug or socket that contains pins. The female counterpart contains receptacles.  and 3m RG-174 plenum rated coaxial cable. Centurion is QS9000 certified, guaranteeing that its vehicular antennas have been judged by the automotive industry to be the highest quality in design, materials, production and performance. The Dualband MicroBlade is now available from Centurion direct or through the company's authorized distributors. For a complete listing, please visit www.centurion.com. About Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc. Centurion is the leading designer and manufacturer of antennas and power products for wireless communications. Industry leading manufacturers of automobiles, mobile phones, handheld devices, PDAs and professional business radios have relied on the quality and reliability of Centurion's products for 25 years. Centurion offers in-house custom design, tooling, mold fitting and production to provide a complete turnkey solution to fit any customer-specific need. With eight locations worldwide, Centurion has one of the largest and most talented R&D and sales teams in the industry. For more information, please visit www.centurion.com. |
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