LG, the leading provider of telecommunications electronic devices, has recently announced its development of an incredibly lightweight transparent film that has the potential to replace the shark fin antennas commonly found on cars today.
Transmitting and receiving devices with a design similar to shark fins or a regular stick attached to the rear roof of cars have been in existence for decades and have become a familiar sight in many car models. These devices allow cars to easily connect to 5G, global positioning satellite systems, Bluetooth, and other technologies.
Despite their importance, car antennas can have a negative impact on a vehicle’s aesthetics and slightly reduce the aerodynamic capabilities of electric cars.
To address this issue, LG, one of the world’s leading electronics companies, has partnered with glass manufacturer Saint-Gobain Sekurit to develop a “transparent antenna”.
LG’s integrated transparent antenna will take the form of a film developed using the company’s more than 80 patents, including transparent electrode technology.
This transparent antenna can be applied to windshields or sunroofs. This design not only enhances the car’s aesthetics but also improves the aerodynamic capabilities of electric models.
In the past, General Motors (GM) also experimented with integrating this technology into windshields. However, there were several drawbacks that led the company to abandon this endeavor.
LG plans to unveil this groundbreaking antenna at the CES 2024 exhibition in mid-January. The company has not yet announced which car model will be the first to feature this state-of-the-art antenna.
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Shark fin antenna on car can be replaced with a transparent film
Leading telecommunications electronics supplier LG has announced that it is developing an ultra-lightweight transparent film that has the “strength” to replace the commonly seen shark fin antenna on cars.
