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Omni-directional WiFi Antenna provides up to 9 dBi gain

Offer a low-cost means of extending the range of wireless access points, routers & bridges.

Portchester, UK, June 13, 2007 - CTi Ltd, the specialist antenna manufacturer, has launched a new series of omni-directional WiFi antenna which provide a range of gain levels up to 9dBi, greatly improving over most standard antenna fitted to indoor wireless access points, routers and bridges. The new CTI-RA series WiFi antenna enable users to increase the signal strengths of SOHO (small office/home office) wireless equipment significantly; simply by replacing the supplied antenna, they can extend the equipment's operating range appreciably.

Suitable for use with any 802.11 standard 2.4 GHz wireless systems, CTI-RA antenna are available with a choice of 3 dBi, 5 dBi, 7 dBi or 9dBi gain levels to facilitate optimum application matching, and with three types of connector: SMA Male RS, TNC Male, and N Male. All six antennas employ co-linear elements to maximise RF efficiency and minimise length, contained within a robust, semi-flexible rubber housing. The base of each antenna features a swivel joint that enables it to be used for vertically or horizontally polarised signals, and the connector is fitted with high quality gold-plated pins for signal integrity. CTI-RA antenna have a nominal 50 Ohm output impedance and an output VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) of less than 2:1 across the band.

CTi has also recently introduced a series of 5 GHz WiFi antenna, together with a number of new GPS and GSM antenna. In the light of this rapidly expanding product portfolio, the company has launched a new web site - www.cti-int.com - that makes it much easier and quicker for designers, OEMs and system integrators to find an exact match for their antenna requirements. Making extensive use of drop-down menus and scrolling display windows, the new site enables users to speedily navigate their way through CTi's extensive range of products, and to obtain on-line guidance on a variety of technical issues, such as antenna frequency and efficiency. The site currently details nearly 100 different WiFi and Bluetooth antenna - as well as a wide range of models for GPS, GSM, DAB and Tetra applications - together with large number of adaptors and adaptor leads. The adaptor leads can be made up to suit any requirement at their UK based manufacturing facility.

In addition to providing comprehensive technical information about all of CTI's standard antenna, the new web site features on-line enquiry and quotation forms, offers a sneak preview of products in development, and lists full contact information for all of the company's distributors, worldwide.
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Photo shows CTi's new CTI-RA series omni-directional WiFi antenna provide up to 9 dBi gain, enabling users to easily extend the operating range of their wireless access points, routers and bridges.

About CTi Limited

CTi is a specialist antennae manufacturer, based in Porchester, Hampshire, UK. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of discrete and embedded antennae for the GSM, GPS, DAB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Tetra markets. Founded in 1986, CTi has two operating divisions - antennae and plastic moulding - and is a subsidiary of Armour Automotive, part of the Armour Group of companies. Armour Group PLC is the UK's leading consumer electronics group focused on the in-car communication and home entertainment markets. For more information about CTi and its range of products and services, please visit www.cti-int.com.