Tektelic Selects Airgain as Antenna Technology Partner to Pioneer A Cutting Edge Lora Network
January 09, 2018 at 09:15 am EST
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Airgain, Inc. has been selected by LoRaWAN Internet of Things Gateways, TEKTELIC Communications, as its antenna technology partner for its Carrier Grade LoRa antenna connectivity solutions. The Airgain antenna technology is paired with TEKTELIC’s Carrier Grade LoRaWAN Gateways and Sensors supporting high scalability and rapid network deployment, very long lifecycle and low Total Cost of Ownership. TEKTELIC IoT Gateways have highly differentiated features such as Frequency Division Duplex, multiple concurrent Tx channels, built-in highly selective bandpass filters, and multiple Rx and Tx antennas which will benefit from Airgain’s antenna technology. Airgain is providing TEKTELIC with a custom designed high performance IP-67 dual LoRa antenna solution for a U.S. nationwide LoRaWAN network. The antenna has been designed to meet stringent carrier-grade requirements, demanding radio frequency specifications, and full water immersion compliance. They are also designed to blend in seamlessly with urban furniture. Additionally, Airgain is supplying TEKTELIC with custom cabling, antennas and other RF solutions. The first shipments of the antenna solutions commenced in late 2017, with volume production anticipated during the first half of 2018. Airgain was selected by TEKTELIC based on its RF expertise with Carrier and Enterprise Grade outdoor antenna solutions, as well as its experience in pioneering antenna solutions for LoRa gateways and smaller LoRa IoT devices such as sensors. Airgain is also a trusted supplier to major North American carriers of embedded LoRa, Wi-Fi, LTE, and other IoT antenna solutions for smart home gateways and set-top boxes. TEKTELIC and Airgain are both strong proponents of the LoRaWAN standard, and members of the LoRa Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interoperability and standardization of Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) technologies to drive implementation of the IoT.
Airgain, Inc. is a provider of wireless connectivity solutions, offering a range of embedded components, external antennas, and integrated systems worldwide. The Companyâs enterprise products include embedded cellular modems, antennas for access points and Internet of Things applications, and asset trackers. Its consumer products include embedded antennas for consumer access points, wireless gateways, smart home devices and fixed wireless access devices. The Companyâs automotive products include aftermarket antennas that are typically connected to third-party cellular and Wi-Fi-enabled routers, digital video evidence devices, and telematics gateways. It has launched a second generation AirgainConnect Fleet system solution, which is a roof-mounted 5G vehicle gateway, combining a cellular modem, antennas, and additional features into a single device. Its NimbeLink embedded modems serves enterprise sectors requiring cellular connectivity such as packaging, logistics, and smart cities.