NIC Components — Nxxx Series Chip Antennas

The Nxxx chip antennas from NIC Components present a high-reliability solution to antenna integration thanks to the compact, passive design. A reduced ground plane size requirement enables the design of smaller end products, and compatibility with surface-mount assembly processes supports rapid, automated manufacturing for high-density board layouts.

The Nxxx chip antennas support many connectivity protocols, including ISM, LTE, DECT, 5G, GNSS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Some models offer dual connectivity for commonly paired protocols, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth within one device.

For example, the NGRM 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth FR4 monopole antenna offers up to 2 W input power and a peak gain of 1.9 dBi, with an efficiency of 52.1%. The dimensions of this antenna are 5 mm x 1.0 mm x 1.4 mm, and the required ground plane is 40 mm x 40 mm.

NIC also produces a revolutionary vertical chip antenna. Unlike the other Nxxx antennas, which produce a linearly polarized output, the NGRV has a vertically polarized output. The new design of the NGRV results in reduced near-field interactions with the human body in wearable applications, ensuring seamless connectivity between devices.

The Nxxx family also includes the NGCM and NGCP series for ISM and cellular connectivity respectively. The NGCL antennas offer a higher-efficiency ceramic construction in contrast to the standard FR4 material.