Antenna Requirements for Tracking solutions using LoRaWAN w/The Things Stack
summary
Claims a virtual antenna lets one SKU cover LoRaWAN GNSS and Wi‑Fi with simple tuning, backed by simulations and physical measurements and a Semtech white paper. Shows measured antenna efficiency rising to 80% on a 125×50 mm PCB versus ~40% on a 54×50 mm board, demonstrates omnidirectional GNSS radiation and sensitivity to metal spacing, and quantifies impact—3 dB loss costs years of battery life. Provides a fast‑track simulation service, matching part recommendations to PCB size and frequency, and shows the component working across bands.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:40We're reshaping the world's IoT connectivity
- 1:49How does Virtual Antenna design impact your time to market for logistics solutions?
- 2:02Why does your logistics tracker design matter?
- 3:40Antenna efficiency and battery life.
- 5:10Antennas in LoRa logistics solutions
- 8:34Generic Node and Virtual Antenna help you to avoid surprises
- 10:47Containers are not the same as pallets
- 12:38It's time to boost your innovation
- 14:14Join the revolution
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