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The Role of Antennas in IoT & How to Pick the Right One | Field Theory Consulting's Tadd Scarpelli | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 8 Dec 2022 · 20m

What this episode covers

Tadd Scarpelli, CEO of Field Theory Consulting, explains that antennas are the 'lifeblood' of IoT connectivity, determining both device form factor and range. He warns that using off-the-shelf directional GPS antennas on moving tracking devices often leads to degraded GPS fixes due to poor beamforming alignment, advocating instead for custom omnidirectional designs. Scarpelli details the simulation-to-prototype workflow and highlights coexistence issues in small devices with multiple radios, while noting a shift toward 5G and millimeter-wave phased array designs.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Field Theory Consulting, Motorola
Products
GPS, 5G, LTE
Tools
CST, Remcom XFDTD

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