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Alpha Micro Components: Alpha Micro Launches Taoglas Internal Quad-band GSM Antenna Range for Embedded Applications(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:29112007 Alpha Micro, a leading international distributor of electronic components, has launched a new miniature GSM antenna range from Taoglas aimed at the next generation of embedded wireless applications. Designed to address the unique challenges that each new wireless product design requires, the PC series quad-band PCB antenna is ideal for small scale applications such as personal communication devices, PDAs, point of sale terminals and covert tracking devices. With omni-directional gain across all standard bands, the PC range of antennas ensures constant reception and transmission for wireless products, and is designed for worldwide use on networks including GSM, CDMA, PCS and DCS. The Taoglas range is available from Alpha Micro in the UK, Irelandand the USAand includes antennas for wireless, embedded and standalone solutions to implement GSM/GPRS, GPS, Wireless LAN and WiFi technologies. Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components, commented: "We can now offer our customers a small quad-band GSM antenna that can be easily integrated into OEM designs. The PC-27 is ideal for embedded designs and Taoglas can also produce customised variants that can be fine tuned for bespoke applications, allowing customers to optimise their designs for global deployment. . Taoglas antennas have a reputation for their versatility, reliability and easy customisation and the PC-27 is proving to be extremely popular as customers strive for greater miniaturisation." About Taoglas Based in Irelandwith offices in Taiwan, Chinaand the US, Taoglas is a fast growing company providing both standard and custom antenna solutions. Taoglas design, develop and produce an extensive range of advanced internal and external antenna solutions for all types of wireless applications. Taoglas benefits from international expertise ranging from knowledge of local markets, the latest material advances, RF solutions, broadband communications, GPS, GPRS, GSM, LAN, electroceramics and antennas. About Alpha Micro Components Founded in 1995, Alpha Micro is a specialist semiconductor and electronics distributor in the telecom, datacoms, security, EPoS, M2M and telematics markets. The company is a "design based" distributor offering comprehensive technical support ranging from hardware and software application support through to complete turnkey designs. With headquarters in Hampshire in the UK and offices in Ireland, Scotland and the United States, Alpha Micro currently carries 10 franchised product lines which include Teridian Semiconductors, Lantronix, FTDI, Sagem, Taoglas, u-blox as well as the company's own "AMC" range. Much of the equipment found on high streets throughout the UK and elsewhere contains devices and solutions supplied by Alpha Micro components. Alpha Micro's past projects include datacoms, telemetry, points of sale, telecommunications, GPS/GPRS asset tracking and security with new contracts in the financial and banking sectors, global asset management and Machine-to-Machine communication implementing new GPRS and GPS technologies. Alpha Micro's customers include market leaders such as: Dione, Honeywell, GE Security, Hewlett Packard, The Road Angel Group, Axalto, Verifone and euroConex. CONTACT: John Moore, Sales and Marketing Director, Alpha Micro Components Tel: +44 (0)1256 851 770 Fax: +44 (0)1256 851 771 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: http://www.alphamicro.net WWW: http://www.alphamicro.net/taoglas Taoglas WWW: http://www.taoglas.com Lukas Port, Livewire PR Tel: +44 (0) 20 8339 7400 e-mail: [email protected] ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |