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Chip Antenna Selection Guide

Johanson’s "Antenna Chip Selection Guide" helps RF design engineers quickly identify the right chip antenna based on frequency, footprint, and wireless protocol—ideal for streamlining early-stage design decisions.

How to Select the Right Antenna for Your Design:

Step 1: Select your application below

Step 2: Select the mounting location

Step 3: Select the physical size (small, medium, large)

You can also download the interactive PDF where you can click on the part numbers to view the datasheets:

Interactive Antenna Selection Guide

End Mount / Corner Mount

Small:

Medium:

Large:

Center-Edge Mount

Circular Mount

Patch Antenna

Center-Edge Mount:

End Mount / Corner Mount:

Circular Mount

End Mount / Corner Mount

End Mount, 400 MHz

End Mount / Corner Mount, 783 MHz

End Mount / Corner Mount, 868 MHz

End Mount / Corner Mount, 915 MHz

End Mount / Corner Mount, 900 MHz

End Mount, 800 MHz / 2.2 GHz

End Mount, 900 MHz / 2.4 GHz

Corner-edge Mount, GNSS / 2.4GHz

End Mount, 2.4GHz / UWB

End Mount, 2.4 / 5.5GHz

Corner Mount, 6.2 - 8.24GHz

Corner Mount, 3.1 - 10.3GHz

How do I choose the right chip antenna for my wireless design?

Selecting the right chip antenna depends on several factors, including operating frequency, wireless protocol, available PCB space, antenna mounting location, ground plane size, enclosure materials, and performance requirements. Johanson Technology's Chip Antenna Selection Guide helps engineers identify suitable antennas based on application, footprint, and frequency band

Which wireless protocols are supported by Johanson Technology chip antennas?

Johanson Technology offers chip antennas for a wide range of wireless technologies, including:

  • Bluetooth®
  • Wi-Fi®
  • Zigbee®
  • GPS/GNSS
  • Sub-GHz ISM
  • Dual-Band Wireless Systems
  • Ultra-Wideband (UWB)

How important is antenna placement on a PCB?

Antenna placement is one of the most important factors affecting RF performance. Proper placement can significantly improve radiation efficiency, wireless range, and signal reliability, while poor placement can reduce overall system performance

Can Johanson Technology assist with antenna selection and tuning?

Yes. Johanson Technology provides engineering support to help customers select, integrate, tune, and optimize chip antennas for specific wireless applications and PCB designs.

What are the advantages of using a chip antenna in IoT devices?

Chip antennas offer:

  • Small footprint
  • Surface-mount assembly compatibility
  • Reduced product size
  • Cost-effective integration
  • Support for multiple wireless protocols
  • Reliable performance in compact designs