SkyCross, a global antenna and radio-frequency (RF) solutions company and industry leader in advanced, tunable antenna technology for 4G mobile devices, on Tuesday launched  VersiTune-LTE tunable antenna module for 4G LTE mobile devices.

For device customers, the SkyCross VersiTune-LTE antenna module improves the user experience with enhanced data speeds and multiband, multifunction operation. For OEMs, the VersiTune-LTE module simplifies 4G LTE device design and reduces antenna volume by up to half, enabling manufacturers to more quickly and easily develop differentiated, high-performance devices with innovative, sleek styling.

“The dominant RF challenge for advanced LTE devices is how to deliver multiband 4G support for high-speed device performance and maintain aggressive device styling,” said Ben Naskar, CEO and chairman of SkyCross. “The VersiTune-LTE tunable antenna module is a powerful tool for OEMs intent on achieving these goals.”

Designed with standardized RF and control interfaces, the architecture of the self-contained VersiTune-LTE antenna module easily integrates with other 4G LTE device components. OEMs can incorporate the SkyCross module in multiple device models within a product family—without the need for custom antenna redesigns.