RF Antenna Design

Astron Wireless Technologies, Inc. has a 26-year history of meeting your RF communications needs
with state-of-the-art technology  

A BROAD RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Astron’s unique, proprietary technology and extensive experience has led to the development of a comprehensive array of RF communication antennas and services in frequencies from 1 MHz to 40 GHz.

WIDE MARKET APPEAL

In all, there are six primary market areas which Astron serves. Three are commercial, and three are military or Federal government.

The commercial RF and antenna product areas are:

• Wireless Data/Spread Spectrum – Local and wide area computer networks (LAN/WAN).
• Data Telemetry – Electronic tag systems, both ground and satellite, used to identify and/or locate people, objects, and vehicles locally or worldwide (RFID/RFDC).
• Personal Communications – Analog and digital, base station/subscriber, which replace copper or fiber connections from subscriber to exchange. Applications include Two Way Radio, Wireless Local Loops, Wireless PBX, PCS/PCN, WiFi, WiSP, Cellular, and GPS deployments.

The Military areas are:

• Traditional – R&D, SBIR, and specialized antenna technology
• Services – RF Engineering support services
• Products – Both Astron developing and existing standard products which focus on SATCOM, ECM, and communications in HF, VHF, UHF, and millimeter wave frequency ranges. In addition Astron specializes in miniaturized DF systems for mobile, shipboard, submarines and airborne applications.

UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

Astron is uniquely positioned in these markets because it has expended more than 15 million dollars during the last 26 years developing antenna technology ideally suited for these applications.

Specifically these proprietary technologies which include dielectric/ferrite loading of antennas have been applied to conventional antenna design techniques to produce miniaturized products with performance equal to their larger counterparts. Astron utilizes the state-of-the-art Ansoft HFSS antenna modeling software to help achieve optimum design parameters for quick responses to customer requirements. Astron also specializes in boutique antenna design and manufacturing, resulting in maximized performance for specific applications. Other antenna features showcased by Astron technology provides disguised antennas which are complimentary and unobtrusive to system hardware.

The company has established itself as a recognized developer and manufacturer in the cellular telephone, personal communications, RF identification device, wireless local area network, and military communications arenas by providing products and services at competitive prices which are not generally available within the industry and are tailored to customer needs. With over 300 standard commercial antenna products, Astron can provide customized solutions which can be modified at minimum cost to a customer’s specific needs.

APPLICATION ORIENTED

Astron also specializes in solving RF communication problems for companies which do not have organic RF, antenna capabilities, and experience but recognize antennas are the gateways to the wireless superhighway and the key to effective system operation. Furthermore, because of its size and corporate structure, Astron is in a position to meet the specifications of system integrators who need either minimal or large volume production.

ORGANIC TEST FACILITIES

In addition to its technology and experience, Astron maintains a dedicated antenna range located close to the Washington, DC area. The antenna test range has been utilized for a broad spectrum of activities, including R&D of new and innovative designs for the commercial wireless communications market and the Department of Defense.

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