Centurion Unveils Wi-Fi Antenna Specialized for Warehouse, Manufacturing and Shipping Industries; MegaSphere Provides Optimized Omnidirectional 802.11b and 802.11g Coverage.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 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 announced the availability of the MegaSphere(TM) antenna for in-building wireless local area networks (WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network ), featuring a patent pending design. The high-performance, omnidirectional In all directions. For example, an omnidirectional antenna can transmit or receive signals in all directions. Contrast with directional. See RF. MegaSphere is designed to enhance WLAN applications that are typically performed in manufacturing and warehousing environments. "Today, more and more manufacturing facilities and warehouses are relying on wireless systems to perform vital daily operations, requiring them to have a durable communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. with the power to cover expansive areas," said Tom Trexler, Director of Wireless Product Development for Centurion. "The MegaSphere offers a single, cost effective and high performing antenna solution for a range of industrial Wireless LAN applications, from inventory control to security." The MegaSphere provides coverage for 802.11b and 802.11g voice over IP and data communications running in the 2400 - 2500 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. frequency range. It is ideal for wireless applications performed on warehouse or manufacturing floors used for shipping and receiving, inventory control and logistics management. With a cylindrical form factor and high gain, the antenna can be installed in open-air or high ceiling environments. The MegaSphere comes with multiple mounting options, including a beam clamp mount and a ceiling grid clip mount. Offering a maximum input power of 50 watts, the MegaSphere features vertical polarization with a peak gain of six dBi and an impedance of 50 ohms. It operates and stores at a temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees Celsius, and is housed in a durable, impact resistant PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. housing material. The MegaSphere includes a 36 inch, plenum-rated pigtail A cable that has an appropriate connector on one end and loose wires on the other. It is designed to patch into an existing line or to terminate the ends of a long run. Contrast with patch cord. cable and a choice of connectors including RP-TNC, N-Female, 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 and RP-BNC. The MegaSphere 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, PDA's, 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 six design centers around the globe, Centurion has one of the largest and most talented R&D teams in the industry. For more information, please visit www.centurion.com. |
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