Embedded Antennas

Optimized connectivity, engineered into your device

Highly integrated embedded antenna solutions designed to maximize wireless performance, reduce integration risk, and accelerate time to market.

Airgain partners with global chipset providers, carriers, ODMs, and OEMs to develop embedded antenna solutions tailored to specific device designs and use cases. With over 1,000 embedded antenna models supporting today’s most common wireless standards, our solutions are engineered to optimize performance at the device level, not just the component level.

Each embedded antenna program builds on Airgain’s extensive design library, allowing us to deliver proven performance while reducing development cycles, integration complexity, and overall time to market.

Built for performance. Designed for integration.

Embedded antennas are rarely one-size-fits-all. Airgain embedded solutions are developed as part of a complete system design, accounting for enclosure materials, PCB layout, industrial constraints, and real-world operating conditions.

Key advantages
  • Optimized RF performance for each unique device design
  • Reduced design risk through proven antenna architectures
  • Faster development cycles using an extensive antenna design library
  • Custom tuning and integration support from concept through production

Embedded Antenna Families

MaxBeam™ High Gain Embedded Antennas

High-gain performance where coverage matters most

MaxBeam antennas use patented beamforming technology to deliver up to twice the signal strength and improved receive sensitivity compared to conventional embedded antennas. High isolation between directional beams enables superior performance across WLAN and cellular frequency bands.

Key capabilities
  • Peak gains up to 7.0 dBi
  • Integrated multi-element antenna assemblies
  • Single, dual, tri-band, and concurrent radio options
  • Switched smart antenna configurations for 802.11n/ac
  • Designed for WLAN and Cellular/LTE applications

Profile Embedded Antennas

Low-profile designs for space-constrained devices

Profile embedded antennas feature highly efficient PCB-based designs optimized for compact industrial enclosures. Multiple mounting and integration options provide flexibility across a wide range of embedded applications.

Key capabilities
  • Low-profile PCB antenna designs
  • Case, through-hole, and SMT mount options
  • Single, dual, and tri-band configurations
  • Supports WLAN, RF4CE, DECT, LPD (433 MHz), and Cellular LTE

Profile Contour Embedded Antennas

Flexible designs for curved enclosures and miniaturized devices

Profile Contour antennas use flexible printed circuit (FPC) materials to support curved surfaces and tight internal layouts. These designs enable greater placement flexibility without sacrificing RF performance.

Key capabilities
  • Flexible FPC construction for compact form factors
  • Adhesive backing for easy placement inside enclosures
  • Ideal for wearables, M2M, and compact IoT devices
  • Supports WLAN, RF4CE, DECT, LPD (433 MHz), and Cellular LTE
  • Additional bands available by request

Profile Ceramic Embedded Antennas

Precision GNSS performance in a compact footprint

Airgain ceramic patch antennas deliver high-efficiency GNSS performance for navigation and tracking applications. Available in passive or active configurations, these antennas are precision-tuned for reliable positioning in embedded environments.

Key capabilities
  • Precision-tuned ceramic patch design
  • Passive and active (LNA) configurations
  • Low-profile embedded form factors
  • Supports GPS, GNSS, GLONASS, and BeiDou
  • Custom tuning and integration support available

Ultra Embedded Antennas

Cost-optimized antennas for high-volume deployments

Ultra embedded antennas are designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications. Stamped metal construction allows rapid customization and tuning while maintaining reliable performance and durability.

Key capabilities
  • Peak gains up to 5 dBi
  • No matching components required for most designs
  • Single and dual-band configurations
  • Available in cabled and PCB-mount versions
  • Supports WLAN, DECT, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and LTE

SmartMax™ Embedded Antennas

Smarter Wi-Fi performance without system complexity

SmartMax antennas use dynamic spatial and polarity selection to improve throughput and coverage for 802.11ac/ax Wi-Fi systems. Designed for gateways, set-top boxes, and smart displays, SmartMax improves MIMO performance without requiring direct chipset integration.

Key capabilities
  • Improved coverage and throughput for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E systems
  • Enhanced spatial correlation for MIMO performance
  • No dedicated baseband connectivity required
  • Simplified integration and reduced system complexity
  • Available in single-antenna and multi-antenna configurations

Designed with your device in mind

Airgain embedded antenna programs are developed in close collaboration with your engineering teams to ensure optimal performance within real-world constraints.

Our integration approach
  • Early-stage design consultation and RF modeling
  • Custom tuning for enclosure materials and PCB layouts
  • Validation testing across target frequency bands
  • Support through certification, production, and scale

Let’s design the right antenna for your device

Whether you’re developing a new embedded platform or optimizing an existing design, Airgain helps you achieve stronger connectivity with fewer compromises.