New antenna designs are developed through discussions with customers and analysis of practical requirements in wireless systems. Field experience, RF measurements and observation of wireless technology trends help us define what type of antenna will be required in future installations.

The design process begins with defining the expected electrical and mechanical parameters of the antenna. We select suitable materials, prepare calculations and build the first prototype.

Equipment used in our laboratory

LPKF ProtoMat X60

The LPKF ProtoMat X60 allows us to prepare antenna prototypes within a short time. This is especially useful for microstrip and PCB-based antenna structures, where fast prototyping makes it possible to test and correct a design before production.

Rohde&Schwarz FSH6-TG with FSH-Z3

The finished prototype is measured for impedance matching in the required frequency range. For this purpose, we use the Rohde&Schwarz FSH6-TG analyzer with tracking generator and the FSH-Z3 VSWR bridge.

For antennas operating above 6 GHz and for more advanced measurements, we use the Rohde&Schwarz ZVL13 vector network analyzer.

Rohde&Schwarz ZVL13 Vector Network Analyzer up to 13 GHz

The Rohde&Schwarz ZVL13 allows accurate measurements of antenna matching and gain as a function of frequency. The analyzer supports measurements up to 13 GHz.

Rohde&Schwarz NRP2 Power Meter

In some applications, it is necessary to measure the real output power of radio equipment. For this purpose, we use the Rohde&Schwarz NRP2 power meter.

If the basic antenna parameters meet the design assumptions, the prototype is verified in field measurements. During this stage, we measure antenna gain and radiation patterns using professional RF measurement equipment.

Rohde&Schwarz SMB100A Signal Generator

During antenna measurements, a stable continuous wave signal is required at the selected frequency. The Rohde&Schwarz SMB100A signal generator allows us to generate high-quality RF signals with output power up to 18 dBm in the 1 GHz to 6 GHz range.

Tektronix RSA3408B Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

When field measurements are not required, selected antenna and RF signal parameters can be measured in the laboratory using the Tektronix RSA3408B real-time spectrum analyzer. This instrument provides detailed spectral analysis and allows precise examination of digital RF signals.

Additional laboratory equipment

Our laboratory equipment also includes broadband reference antennas with linear gain, a RAK horizontal rotor with ZELPRO SAC controller and mechanical components used during antenna prototyping.

After laboratory and field verification, the antenna design can be prepared for serial production and introduced into the INTERLINE offer.