When WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) was introduced by the Wi-Fi Alliance, the standard was designed to operate within the licensed exempt bands between 1-6 GHz. On April 23, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it was adopting rules to open the 6 GHz band (5.925–7.125 GHz) for unlicensed use for WiFi 6 as well.…

Traditionally, small chip antennas used in RF-enabled medical devices have required a designated ground “keep out” area to minimize interference from other components and ensure the ideal radiation pattern for wireless signals. In some cases, this reserved space can eat up as much as 15 x 20 mm of the printed circuit board. However, with…