This device covers LTE-M/NB-IoT, LoRa, GPS and BT/Wi-Fi technologies at the same time which require at least 4 antennas. Instead of integrating 2 different antennas into this small device, KYOCERA AVX engineering team worked on a solution that combines LTE and LoRa. This solution not only reduces the size on the PCB but also reduces the coupling risk between the antennas and reduces the cost of the device when buying only one antenna for dual functionalities. The 1004795 embedded antenna can achieve high performance in a small form factor with reduced ground plane making it ideal for this type of device.

The second antenna integrated into this device is the 1001312 covering Wi-Fi/BT 2.4 GHz. Its small 2.0 x 1.2 x 0.55 mm size constitutes its biggest advantage of its implementation in any design. With an average of 68% efficiency in such a small footprint, this antenna fits perfectly in this tracker.

In antennas especially, every change to the PCB can affect the antenna/device performance, which is why it was very important to have the support of KYOCERA AVX in this regard. “Whenever some changes are done to the PCB, despite how often it may be” Stéphane Boudaud, R&D Senior Director of Engineering at Abeeway quoted ”we could just drop off the device for some tunning, matching or optimization and we’d always receive the best support in the best lead times, which helped to build this relationship and solution together with KYOCERA AVX”.

Cellular solutions represent the most complex RF component in the system due to their sophisticated system architecture, multiple band management, mobility support, strong security requirement, and the need to comply with multiple carrier and regulatory specifications and certification criteria while offering low power support. By selecting Sequans for the cellular part of this tracker, this allowed to have a direct implication of the chipset manufacturer, enabling the delivery of its best-in-class solution in a pre-integrated module: the Monarch GM02S – a cutting edge dual-mode LTE-M/NB-IoT module aggressively optimized for ultra-low power (1 uA deep sleep), in a small LGA package (16.3mm x 17mm). In addition, Sequans Monarch GM02S module is compatible with a large number of KYOCERA AVX standard antennas.

Moreover, Sequans contributed its expertise to Abeeway during the tracker’s hardware design phase, to ensure optimal RF performance in conducted mode, minimizing path loss between the module’s RF output and the antenna.

To ensure reliable performance in demanding, real‑world tracking scenarios, the Abeeway Compact Tracker incorporates KYOCERA AVX SCMQ14D474MRBB0 supercapacitors as a key element of its power architecture. These supercapacitors are specifically designed to manage short, high‑energy consumption peaks that occur during wireless data transmission, such as GNSS position acquisition and network uplinks. By absorbing and delivering burst power precisely when it is needed, the supercapacitors reduce instantaneous load on the primary battery, preventing voltage drops and minimizing battery stress.

This intelligent energy buffering approach enables the Abeeway Compact Tracker to operate more efficiently across a wide range of use cases, including asset tracking, logistics, and remote monitoring applications where consistent performance and long service life are critical. By offloading peak power demands from the battery, the supercapacitors help preserve battery health over time, resulting in extended operational lifetime, fewer maintenance interventions, and a lower total cost of ownership. Ultimately, the integration of KYOCERA AVX supercapacitor technology plays a crucial role in delivering the long‑lasting reliability and robustness required for large‑scale IoT deployments.