Day: December 7, 2020

At PCTEL, we offer a complete portfolio of antenna, cabling, and accessory products for specialized Industrial IoT (IIoT) wireless networks. With in-house antenna design and testing facilities in the United States and Asia, we are a leading provider of RF optimization services for multi-band cellular and Wi-Fi installations.

Engineering & Manufacturing Capabilities

Members of our RF and mechanical design teams have decades of experience solving customers’ wireless challenges. We provide:

• Antenna system design for multiple co-located radio configurations
• Evaluation of installation and environmental challenges
• Development of detailed platform model for electro-magnetic (EM) simulation
• Embedded systems design and integration expertise
• System-level design verification and analysis
• On platform test and measurement validation

Performance Leaders

Our RF design and development expertise is trusted by the world’s leading operators. Having achieved 25 years of innovation and excellence, our customers rely on us for:

• Leadership in antenna technology for IoT applications
• Preferred vendor status with original equipment manufacturers of Wi-Fi and cellular routing equipment
• Global manufacturing capabilities with locations in the United States and Asia
• Global channel reach with sales locations around the world

Industrial IoT Antenna Solutions

Transit Systems

• Low-profile multi-band options
• UHF, cellular 5G NR, and Wi-Fi coverage
• Rugged outdoor rated construction
• Custom embedded antenna design
• GNSS capability
• Ground plane independent antenna options
• Vandal-proof mounting accessories

Application:
Consumer electronics.

Background:
Aiming for the high-end consumer electronics market, the latest addition in the customer’s range was again a redesign on existing technologies – creating a more compact variation allowing for less electronics space.

The Challenge:
Multiple spring contacts required as contact points for different internal systems, all with minimal footprint and supplied ready for automated placement.

Harwin Solution:
Harwin’s spring contacts provided the right combination of footprint, contact height and spring force, supplied in tape and reel packaging.

FADEC Unit for Light Aircraft

Application:
Engine control for replacement engines..

Background:
The customer manufactures replacement light aircraft engine units fitted with FADEC for upgrading existing small airplanes. The space allowed for the FADEC is very tight.

The Challenge:
Multiple high-reliability connections between FADEC boards and cable-to-board requirements, all space conscious and vibration resistant.

Harwin Solution:
Connectors from all of Harwin’s High-Reliability connector ranges have been designed in, after samples supplied on quick turnaround and backed up by good technical knowledge.

PCTEL offers a complete portfolio of antenna, cabling, and accessory products for specialized Industrial IoT (IIoT) wireless networks. With in-house antenna design and testing facilities in the United States and Asia, they are a leading provider of RF optimization services for multi-band cellular and Wi-Fi installations.

Engineering & Manufacturing Capabilities

Members of their RF and mechanical design teams have decades of experience solving customers’ wireless challenges. PCTEL provide:

• Antenna system design for multiple co-located radio configurations
• Evaluation of installation and environmental challenges
• Development of detailed platform model for electro-magnetic (EM) simulation
• Embedded systems design and integration expertise
• System-level design verification and analysis
• On platform test and measurement validation

Performance Leaders

PCTEL’s RF design and development expertise is trusted by the world’s leading operators. Having achieved 25 years of innovation and excellence, their customers rely on us for:

• Leadership in antenna technology for IoT applications
• Preferred vendor status with original equipment manufacturers of Wi-Fi and cellular routing equipment
• Global manufacturing capabilities with locations in the United States and Asia
• Global channel reach with sales locations around the world

Industrial IoT Antenna Solutions

Process Automation

• Rugged antennas designed to withstand high vibration and extreme temperatures
• Full line of wireless connectivity solutions including mounting brackets, cable, and surge protection products
• Custom engineered antenna solutions for wireless sensor, gateway, and access point housings

Application:
Electric Vehicle drive system.

Background:
The inverter converts the DC battery power to AC for the car’s electric motor. The control boards in this unit require board-to-board connections, durable in nature, with good temperature range and commercial pricing.

The Challenge:
The customer required a dependable supply of durable industrial connectors, with competitive pricing and long-term reliability.

Harwin Solution:
Archer Kontrol is rated up to 125°C, and is rated for vibration resistance. The durable industrial connector gives high performance at the right price level for automotive.

Application:
Embedded computing for defense systems.

Background:
Data gathering and computational analysis units for mobile defense units and vehicles, requiring faultless performance in challenging environments and under vibration.

The Challenge:
Internal board-to-cable connections must be as rugged and environmentally resistant as the rest of the unit construction, and the customer needed reliable connector pairs to ensure signal continuity.

Harwin Solution:
Datamate J-Tek provides the compact high-reliability connection required, with stainless steel jackscrews to ensure signal throughput is maintained in all situations.

With the implementation of 5G communications, the need for a higher speed Wi-Fi has become clear. This is why the adoption of Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is accelerating. Wi-Fi 6 brings all of the advantages of 5G, higher speeds, lower latency and increased device density, to more applications. In addition, today’s Wi-Fi Devices are becoming smaller and may be located indoors or outdoors. Due to the reduced sizes and uncontrolled environments many applications are finding that 95 or 105°C operating temperatures are common. To support these issues Wi-Fi 6 needs high stability frequency sources that are engineered to operate in these conditions to ensure data transmission efficiency.

Taitien provides a complete range of products which have been engineered to meet the higher frequency and higher stability challenges of Wi-Fi 6. Taitien’s OX-A and OY-A Types are capable of achieving tight frequency stability of ±10 ppm over -40 to 105°C for Wi-Fi 6’s lower frequencies such as 38.4 and 48MHz. Moreover, Taitien’s PY-U and PZ-U Types satisfy the frequency stability requirement of ±20 ppm over -40 to 105°C for higher frequencies such as 76.8 and 96MHz.

Key Features
• Frequency Stability : Below 60MHz , ±10 ppm @ -40°C ~ 105°C
• Frequency Stability : Below 200MHz, ±20 ppm @ -40°C ~ 105°C
• Smallest Size with High Performance: 3.2 x 2.5mm, 2.5 x 2.0mm, 2.0 x 1.6mm
• Wide Voltage Supply Range
• Voltage Supply : 3.3V, 2.5V and 1.8V
• LVCMOS Output

Electrical Specifications

Autosport Data Acquisition Shunt

Application:
Formula student car data-logging system.

Background:
Student team cooperation to build the fastest formula student car. The team focused on several elements on car (steering wheel, ECU, gearbox) and off-car (data logging) to achieve best performance.

The Challenge:
Minimise weight. Components needed to be available off the shelf and offer good performance per size.

Harwin Solution:
Gecko for signal pins and Datamate Mix-Tek for Power pins. Met the vibration requirements.