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Miniaturized Multi-Radio Antenna Technology for Compact IoT Device Connectivity

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Imagine if you could replace three bulky antennas in a gadget with one tiny piece that does the same job. Instead of needing a specialist to tune each antenna by hand, a cloud-based digital twin does the math automatically. It's like switching from a custom-tailored suit that takes weeks to make to a smart-fit garment that adjusts instantly to any size.

By the numbers
10
times smaller than state-of-the-art resonant antennas
40+
patents granted
400 MHz to 10.6 GHz
frequency range
98%
of cases covered by multiantenna simulation (up to 4 antennas)
The business problem

What needed solving

IoT engineers struggle with limited space for antennas, frequency interference, and the high cost of iterative physical prototyping to achieve reliable connectivity.

The solution

What was built

A multi-radio single part antenna and the Antenna Intelligence Cloud platform featuring a digital twin for automatic performance reporting.

Audience

Who needs this

IoT hardware designersWearable device manufacturersSmart city sensor developersAutomotive telematics engineers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Consumer Electronics
any
Target: Wearable tech manufacturer

If you are a wearable tech manufacturer dealing with limited internal space for GPS and Bluetooth — this project developed a non-resonant antenna that is about 10 times smaller than standard versions, allowing for sleeker device designs.

Smart Infrastructure
mid-size
Target: Smart meter producer

If you are a smart meter producer dealing with the cost of multiple physical prototypes for different frequencies — this project developed a software-simulated antenna that works from 400 MHz to 10.6 GHz, shortening the design process.

Logistics
SME
Target: GPS tracker developer

If you are a GPS tracker developer dealing with signal interference in small housings — this project developed a multi-radio single part that performs like three separate boosters, reducing complexity and cost.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How does this affect the cost of developing new IoT devices?

It reduces costs by replacing numerous physical prototypes with accurate software simulations and reducing the number of antenna parts needed.

Can this technology scale across different wireless standards?

Yes, it is designed to work at any frequency from 400 MHz to 10.6 GHz and supports protocols including Wi-Fi, GPS, 4G, 5G, and Bluetooth.

What is the IP status of the Virtual Antenna technology?

The technology is patented, with over 40 patents granted.

How is the antenna integrated into a product?

Engineers use the Antenna Intelligence Cloud platform to design the solution, which can be integrated as a multi-radio single part.

What is the timeline for implementation?

Based on available project data, the project period ran from 2022-12-01 to 2024-11-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single Spanish SME, IGNION SL, which represents 100% of the consortium. This structure indicates a highly focused industrial development where the company owns the IP and manages the entire transition from research to a commercial cloud platform.

How to reach the team

Contact IGNION SL regarding the Antenna Intelligence Cloud platform.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing or integration of Virtual Antenna technology for your IoT hardware.