LTE Cat 1 bis Explained: The Future of IoT Connectivity Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technologies are a subset of LTE designed for IoT applications that prioritize low hardware costs, ultra-long battery life, and global coverage. Most LPWA technologies are geared toward low-bandwidth applications such as asset trackers, pet trackers, utility meters, and agricultural sensors....

Understanding Ground Planes for Cellular and GNSS Devices The antenna ground plane is a key component in cellular and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) devices. It plays a major role in the performance and reliability of both the device and all of the applications that run on it. That means it also directly affects the revenue...

GVLB258.A GPS/GNSS Antenna by Taoglas The GVLB258.A from Taoglas is a GPS/GNSS Antenna with Frequency 1160 to 1610 MHz, Gain 3.08 dB, Impedance 50 Ohms, Operating Temperature (°C) -40 to 85 Degree C. Tags: Patch, Embedded. More details for GVLB258.A can be seen below. Product Details Part Number: GVLB258.A Manufacturer: Taoglas Description: Accura GNSS L1/L5 Stacked Patch...

GNSS vs. GPS: What’s the Difference? Global Positioning System (GPS) pioneered the GNSS sector with the launch of its first satellite in 1978. Since then, the GNSS market has grown to include five additional constellations: BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, IRNSS, and QZSS. Which constellation is ideal for your application? The answer depends on your customers’ requirements for...

Understand the Basics of Wi-Fi® and Cellular Network Architectures Wireless has displaced Ethernet and other wired technologies as the most common way that consumer and enterprise devices connect to the internet and resources such as the cloud. That trend means it’s important to understand the basics of cellular and Wi-Fi® network architecture. Wi-Fi® Whether it’s...

Taoglas Launches Thunder Series Integrated Antenna Enclosures to Simplify Router Installations and Cut Deployment Costs San Diego, CA – 29 May 2025 – Taoglas®, a trusted provider of advanced antenna and IoT solutions, has launched its new Thunder Series – a high-performance outdoor antenna enclosure platform engineered to support direct integration and installation of the leading industrial routers...

Narrowband vs. Wideband Antennas for Public Safety Applications Antennas can be grouped into two types: narrowband or wideband. As their names imply, one type covers a broader swath of spectrum than the other. Here’s an overview of how they compare: Narrowband: Frequency Range: Occupies a smaller range of the frequency spectrum. Data Capacity: Can carry...

Tariff-Proof Your Supply Chain: How Taoglas’ Global Manufacturing Network Keeps You Competitive In today’s trade climate, one thing is certain: uncertainty. Tariffs rise and fall with political tides, global relationships shift, and businesses that once relied on stable, predictable supply chains are now facing unpredictable costs and delays. For hardware companies — from connected devices...

Choosing the Right LTE Standard for IoT Applications LTE stands for Long Term Evolution, which includes a steady stream of new 3GPP standards designed to meet the unique requirements of IoT applications. How can device OEMs, systems integrators, and enterprise users decide which one is the best fit for their particular use case? Start by...