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The magazine for manufacturers and integrators of antennas, componentThe magazine for manufacturers and integrators of antennas, components and infrastructure for the wireless communications industrys and infrastructure for the wireless communications industry
The 2009 ZigBee ResourceGuide is an annual publication
focused on products, applicationsand standards issues
surrounding this robust short-range wireless technology.
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Preliminary Program Unveiled for 2009Antenna Systems Conference
Antenna performance, design and implementation are
becoming increasingly important as networks expand, con-
sumer electronics continue to shrink in size and new technol-
ogy standards emerge.
Join leaders at the forefront of today's wireless technology rev-
olution as they discuss how recent developments in antenna and
related wireless technology are impacting product and system
performance for a variety of industries and applications.
The 2009 Antenna Systems Conference, taking place Sept. 1-2
in Philadelphia, will feature an interactive exhibition, the chance
to attend informative pre-conference workshops, unmatched net-
working / business opportunities, and more than 35 technical pre-
sentations from leading technology providers including:
• Nick Buris, Manager, Microwave Technologies Research Lab,
Motorola Labs
• Martin Mannion, VP of Advanced Technology,
Antenna Product Group, PCTEL
• Tyler Crawford, CEO & Director, Luxul Wireless
• Jack MacLeod, Principal VP & CTO, Bechtel Communications
• Rick Rotondo, CMO & Co-Founder, Spectrum Bridge
• Marc Harper, Principal Antenna Designer, Antenova
• Bob Peterson, CEO, Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems
• Jeffrey Fordham, Vice President, MI Technologies
• John Dooley, Managing Director, Jarvinian Venture Fund
See the Preliminary Program on page 18
Choosing the Right Antenna for
Your Wireless ApplicationBy Gerardo Gonzalez,Pinyon Technologies, Inc.
Commonly used dipole,
F or inverted F antennas
for wireless applications
have a major vulnerability,
hampering wireless
devices from maximizing
the radio link. Dipoles, F
or inverted F antennas, are in most cases
vertically polarized, radiating most of their
energy in the vertical polarization while
radiating a negligible amount of energy in
the opposite polarization. This represents a
major obstacle in maintaining a stable link
in a multipath environment. This article
will look at ways to resolve this problem
and antenna options for consideration.
Article continued on page 17
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Antennas2
PCTEL Launches GPS/WiMAX MobilityAntenna and Base Station Sector Antenna
PCTEL, Inc., a provider of propagation
and optimization solutions for the wireless
industry recently introduced its new verti-
cally polarized wideband base station
antenna series, and the Medallion GPS
multi-band antenna platform.
The vertically polarized wideband base
station antenna series, with improved cover-
age characteristics, provide high gain with
null fill capability and optimized extended
coverage for broadband access, SCADA
and telemetry applications. The antennas are
designed for suburban, rural and remote areas.
The wideband antennas serve all licensed and unlicensed
frequency bands in the 2.3 to 2.7 GHz range and are available
with a variety of beam-width options to cover multiple deploy-
ment scenarios. These antennas are designed with null fill
capability that resolve coverage issues for subscribers closer to
the base station. The antennas are available in 48-inch (122
cm) tall radomes and include a robust adjustable scissors
mount. PCTEL also designed a Tri-Sector mount, which
allows installation of three antennas for full 360° coverage.
“The enterprise deploys wireless communications to reduce
operational costs and increase efficiency, not just to achieve
broadband access,” said Jeff Miller, general manager of PCTEL's
Antenna Products Group. "We are
working closely with our customers
and developing innovative antenna
solutions that help them improve sys-
tem performance,” said Miller.
Additionally, PCTEL has intro-
duced its Medallion GPS multi-band
antenna platform. Along with GPS
tracking support, the antenna covers
806 to 960 MHz, 1710 to 2170 MHz and 2.3 to 2.6 GHz fre-
quency bands for Wi-Fi, WiMAX and PCS/Cellular
Technologies in one single unit. PCTEL’s Medallion antenna
platform provides an efficient, cost effective solution for a vari-
ety of mobile or fixed applications, including mass transit, asset
tracking, telemetry, telematics, LMR public safety, field meas-
urement and wireless network optimization.
The next generation Medallion antenna platform utilizes
PCTEL’s wideband technology, which eliminates the need to
install separate antennas to achieve seamless wireless voice and
data communications. A rugged, low profile housing provides
shock absorption and water ingress protection for maximum
performance and reliability under harsh environmental condi-
tions. This modern, low profile platform has been aesthetically
designed for consumers, commercial and emergency vehicles.
Attend PCTEL’s presentation at the upcoming
2009 Antenna Systems Conference.
See page 18 for more information
New 4G Antenna Family Supports 700, 800 MHz and 2.5 GHz Demonstrating its commitment to streamline deployment of next-generation 4G networks, Powerwave
Technologies, Inc. has introduced its 700 MHz antenna line to assist operators rolling out 3GPP Long Term
Evolution (LTE) services.
Offering high efficiency, low interference and impressive gain per length, Powerwave’s new family of 700/800
MHz wide-band antennas enables Auction 73 winners to quickly and cost-effectively deploy new services leveraging
700 MHz spectrum at existing 800 MHz cell sites without increasing the number of visible antennas. The new anten-
na family consists of a single-band antenna covering 698 to 896 MHz bands and a dual-band offering covering both
698 to 896 MHz and 1710 to 2170 MHz bands.
The antennas are the same size as typical single-band 800 MHz dual polarized antennas, offering an exceptional time-
to-market advantage. In most cases, customers can remove an existing single-band antenna and replace it with
Powerwave’s 700/800 MHz wide-band antenna without any change in the appearance of the site, conforming to current
lease agreements and zoning restrictions.
Options include fixed electrical tilt support, as well as integrated remote electrical tilt (iRET) functionality under
one antenna radome. Powerwave’s iRET capabilities deliver maximum performance and improved aesthetics, and
eliminate installation and reliability issues that can occur with typical exterior remote electrical tilt modules.
The antennas are also able to provide consistent performance across frequency bands and down tilts via Powerwave’s patented
Aperture Coupled Patch technology, ensuring steady performance over the entire band and the elimination of dead zones.
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Luxul Introduces X-WAV Antennas for Use in GovernmentProtected Frequencies
Luxul Wireless, a provider of patented high-performance wireless signal technolo-
gies, has expanded its military product offerings with the introduction of its X-WAV
Antennas that now operate in the protected 4.4 to 4.94 GHz government bands and
are optimized for use in 4.4 to 4.6 GHz military frequencies. Luxul’s military opti-
mized X-WAV Antennas represent its latest product offering designed specifically for
US Department of Defense (DOD) and Homeland Security wireless applications.
These antennas complement and can work together with Luxul’s recently announced
Shock-WAV Frequency Translating Amplifier (FTA).
X-WAV Antennas utilize Luxul’s Clear-WAV Circular Polarization technology that
delivers greater signal reach and penetration. X-WAV Antennas can be used in con-
junction with the Shock-WAV FTA or directly connected to Federal Information
Processing Standards (FIPS) validated radio devices operating in the government pro-
tected frequencies. The Shock-WAV FTA converts signals generated by commercial
off the shelf (COTS) 5.x GHz Wireless LAN technologies to the secured 4.4 to 4.94
GHz Government band and transmits that signal over long distances. The bi-direc-
tional FTA enables any 802.11a wireless LAN radio to operate in the 4.4 to 4.94 GHz
Government Band.
“We’re very pleased that our high-performance Clear-WAV products are in demand
and meeting the stringent requirements of the US military,” said Tyler Crawford, CEO
of Luxul Wireless. “Luxul Wireless is well recognized and proven in commercial mar-
kets to be an innovator of high quality and high performance wireless products that
simply work. Bringing these products to military markets is a natural extension for us.”
Attend Luxul’s presentation at the 2009 Antenna Systems Conference.
See page 18 for more information.
Yageo Releases 2405 FM Chip Antenna Targeting Built-In FMBroadcast Application for Mobile Devices
Yageo Corp., a global passive compo-
nents supplier, has introduced a minia-
ture 2405 FM chip antenna for mobile
applications. The 2405 FM chip antenna,
having improved on drawbacks inherent
in the narrow bandwidth of traditional
low-frequency antennas, is set to replace
external connection mechanism of tradi-
tional FM antenna with built-in capabili-
ty in mobile devices.
Featuring improved reception band-
width between 88 to 108 MHz and quali-
ty low-frequency reception performance, Yageo's 2405 FM chip antenna supports cen-
tral frequency of 98 MHz. Measuring 25 by 4 by 61 mm in dimension, the 2405 FM
chip antenna requires 50 percent clearance of traditional antenna, thereby enabling it
to be fully integrated in miniaturized portable electronic devices such as mobile
phones, smart phones or notebooks. Mass production is slated to start in the first
quarter of 2009 with an estimated initial shipment of one million pieces per month.
Mr. Vincent Hu, president of Yageo Global Sales Business Group said,
“Increasing requirements for integrated functions in portable electronic products
has continued to underpin growth in the overall component market. Aside from
new technology development, the ability to enhance existing functions will also be
a major driver for market expansion. FM broadcast capabilities are already a stan-
dard function in audio-visual products. On the back of our proprietary miniaturiza-
tion technology, Yageo expects the new 2405 FM chip antenna to replace tradition-
al antenna in the near future and to accelerate the integration of FM function in an
array of portable multimedia gadgets.”
According to Strategy Analytics, a market survey company, FM broadcast capabili-
ties will become a value-added feature in all 2G and 3G mobile phones. As FM radio
stations rush to churn out more dynamic programs, Strategy Analytics estimates that
one in every two mobile phones sold in the market worldwide will come with FM
broadcast capabilities before 2010. Yageo is poised to take advantage of the growing
trend with the release of 2405 FM chip antenna and looks forward to make further
inroads by introducing next generation LTCC based chip antenna.
Sinclair Debuts Disguised VHF Antennas for VehiclesSinclair first introduced covert antennas in the 1950s
when its engineers used side view mirrors to conceal
the Viewcom antenna. The new SHA211 series of con-
cealed bumper mount antennas is the company’s latest
offering in disguised antennas. The antennas (patent
pending) are specifically designed to fit covert vehicles
of any size, make and model.
A unique modular design that integrates all the com-
ponents into a compact 2-inch by 3-inch waterproof
housing makes it possible to install the antenna with
minor modifications to the bumper. The antennas are
universally mounted with simplicity and ease beneath
the bumper cover, thereby totally concealing the anten-
na from sight. A fine tuning adjustment permits perform-
ance optimization during installation thus eliminating the need to cut cables.
Airgain Unveils Ultra Stamped Metal Embedded AntennaSolutions for Wi-Fi and ISM Band Applications
Airgain, Inc., a smart antenna innovator
improving wireless connectivity in next-genera-
tion wireless gateways, routers and media sys-
tems, has unveiled its new line of Ultra stamped
metal embedded antenna solutions for Wi-Fi
and ISM band applications. Based on Airgain's
directional antenna technology, the Ultra series
comes in single and dual band designs well suit-
ed for embedded applications requiring high
performance standards. The Ultra line is opti-
mized for 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi systems with
dual frequency band options.
Designed to provide maximum range for
WLAN access points such as routers and
gateways, the Ultra antenna series consists of
five stamped metal antenna products. This
series includes both cable mount and PCB
mount designs, eliminating the need for
external antennas without sacrificing per-
formance. Ultra antennas are available in a
variety of form factors, provide peak gains of
up to 5 dBi, and come in single and dual
band options for the 2.40 to 2.49 GHz and
4.9 to 5.9 GHz frequency bands.
The Ultra line features the Ultra45 and
Ultra540 cable mount antennas for 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz single band applications, respec-
tively, which provide easy integration and
deliver maximum performance for single band
needs. The Ultra45D cable mount and
Ultra60DB board mount antennas offer single
feed, dual band antenna solutions optimized
for the emerging 802.11n MIMO market. For
devices requiring a low cost, concurrent trans-
mission MIMO antenna solution, the
Ultra50DB features an efficient dual feed
design in a compact form factor.
ANTENNA SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY • MAY / JUNE 2009 • WWW.ANTENNASONLINE.COM
NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Antennas4
Starling Launches StarCar Antenna Systems at Satellite 2009Starling Advanced Communications
recently introduced the StarCar antenna sys-
tem for land vehicles at Satellite 2009.
The StarCar self-contained antenna
system features Starling’s streamlined
design, with all RF and electronics
housed directly on the antenna. The unit
is easily installed on any emergency
vehicle – police cars, ambulances, search and rescue, etc. – for critical communi-
cations or for homeland-security contingency planning, as it allows for the instant
creation of a reliable communications infrastructure during times when the land-
based network backbone is inaccessible.
With the StarCar, Starling’s engineers have created a low-profile, low-power, low-
maintenance and very lightweight antenna with extremely fast transmit and receive data
rates. The StarCar solution leverages Starling’s unique coherent multi-panel antenna
(CoMPA) technology, providing powerful performance of up to 40 Mbps, facilitating
voice, streaming internet and video and the transmission of other types of heavy files.
Starling also offers a full line of Ku-band
antennas, including its signature MIJET Family
line of airborne antennas. The self-contained
MIJET antennas are easily installed on the fuse-
lage of any aircraft, with only a single cable lead-
ing directly into the plane. MIJET delivers in-
flight entertainment and communications to pas-
sengers and crew, increasing airlines’ revenues;
providing business jets with an “executive suite
in the sky”; and ensuring other types of mission-
critical broadband applications for the private and
public sectors. The MIJET Family line fulfills
both the ITU and FCC satellite requirements.
SkyCross Reveals iMAT AntennaProduct Line for Access Points/Routers
SkyCross, a global antenna solutions company,
recently applied its Isolated Mode Antenna
Technology (iMAT) to a new product line for
access points and routers. Both commercial and
enterprise networking base stations are config-
ured today with multiple antennas. iMAT consoli-
dates the performance benefits of multiple anten-
nas into a single antenna to lower cost of owner-
ship, simplify integration and improve aesthetic
designs without sacrificing performance.
The first antenna released in this product line
covers 2.4 GHz and 5.1 to 5.9 GHz to support
801.11 a/b/g/n. iMAT is particularly advantageous
for 802.11n, which requires MIMO (multiple-
input, multiple-output) operation. Traditionally,
this protocol requires device manufacturers to have
two to four external antennas on an access point or
router. By using an iMAT antenna, device manu-
facturers can quickly realize the cost and integra-
tion savings, and end customers can easily see the
reduction of antennas when selecting a product.
iMAT has continued to demonstrate its versatili-
ty since SkyCross unveiled the technology in
January 2008. The first release of products includ-
ed solutions for WiMAX, WiFi and HSPA, which
were quickly integrated into devices such as the
first USB dongle certified by the WiMAX Forum.
Most recently, SkyCross announced an ultra-low
cost handset solution with Infineon that enables
manufacturers to eliminate the switchplexer in
their handset architecture by using a dual-feed
iMAT antenna for transmit and receive.
Attend SkyCross’ presentation at the 2009
Antenna Systems Conference.
Panorama Antennas Introduces a New CompactPentaband Antenna for Wireless Modems
Panorama Antennas, an antenna and RF Solutions Company has
introduced a new pentaband M2M antenna for hand held devices
and wireless terminals. The PCX-TNC-C3G antenna is an ultra
compact pentaband antenna that exhibits quality radio transmission
characteristics while supporting five bands in a single profile.
The miniature antenna measures 66 mm (2.6 inches) in height and the
five bands operate simultaneously, providing performance across; Cellular
GSM, Quadband GPRS and 3G UMTS. The antenna is provided with a
TNC plug and a popular connector for Machine-to-Machine devices.
“With the new range of PCX-TNC-C3G, we can offer one pentaband antenna that is
perfect for hand-held devices, while it has also been engineered to survive in harsh
and exposed environments. With excellent performance this antenna is ideal for auto-
matic metering systems, equipment monitoring and any other applications involving
the transmission of data over cellular networks,” said Christopher Jesman, managing
director at Panorama Antennas.
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Antennas 5
Powerwave Introduces New Quad-PortLow Broadband Antenna
Powerwave Technologies, Inc., a glob-
al provider of end-to-end wireless cover-
age and capacity solutions, introduced its
new Quad-port Low Broadband Antenna
at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009.
Supporting coverage from 806 to 960
MHz via two columns of cross polarized
arrays enclosed within a single radome,
the antenna can be used for a wide range
of applications where four low band
ports are needed, including: W-CDMA
(UMTS) overlay, multi-pattern multiple-
input multiple-output (MIMO), air com-
bining, and four-port receive diversity.
It is suited for customers deploying
both UMTS and GSM at the same fre-
quency band, requiring a small form fac-
tor antenna to support both air interface
standards. The antenna allows operators
to provide UMTS 850/900 MHz coverage
without affecting the existing GSM 900/850 MHz foot-
print. The antenna allows independent beam tilt for each
column and can be equipped with one or two Remote
Electrical Tilt (RET) motors.
W-CDMA (UMTS) in the 900 MHz band is seen as a
complementary solution to existing 3G services,
enabling operators to provide wireless services, such as
high-speed wireless Internet, to rural and urban areas.
UMTS in the 900 MHz band provides up to 90 KM
range, enabling operators to achieve a 60 percent reduc-
tion in the number of cell sites required to serve rural
areas, and can deliver improved quality of service in
urban areas by enhancing in-building penetration by 25
percent. UMTS 900 MHz is also cost effective, in that it
can be deployed by reusing GSM base station sites
within an existing service area.
Powerwave’s Quad-port Low Broadband Antenna
uses a highly efficient design that leverages two closely
spaced columns of aperture coupled patches as opposed
to interlaced dipoles used by other antenna vendors.
“Interference from co-located GSM and UMTS 900
equipment is one of the key challenges standing in the
way of operators realizing the many benefits of UMTS
850/900,” said Khurram P. Sheikh, chief product and
development officer, Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
“Offering category-leading efficiency, low interference,
and more gain per length than competing offerings,
Powerwave’s Quad-port Low Broadband Antenna effec-
tively addresses this issue while delivering the type of
performance our customers have come to expect from
Powerwave. Suited for UMTS 850/900 deployments,
our newest antenna offers maximum flexibility for use
in a wide range of applications.”
Powerwave’s Quad-port Low Broadband Antenna
comes standard with a single 3GPP Remote Electrical Tilt
(RET) but can be ordered with Manual Electrical Tilt, or
with two 3GPP RET motors attached to each antenna.
RFS Showcases UHF Broadband MTV-4Antenna for Mobile TV Applications
The MTV-4 from Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), is
the latest addition to the company’s range of mobile TV
antennas, which include the compact CTV
series, HU6 range of systems and the SDV-
4 wide frequency omni-directional unit.
The RFS range now includes solutions
that are visually unobtrusive and ultra-light-
weight to meet the latest environmental and
structural considerations, and they are all
flexible on both frequency and standards
According to Mick Bennett, RFS’ glob-
al product manager for Broadcast and
Defense Systems, a wide range of cost
and performance option solutions are
needed to support global deployments of
what will increasingly become a revenue
and ARPU-enhancing technology. “RFS
already has solutions for most countries,
standards and applications,” he said.
To meet the requirements of co-located
cell-based wireless and mobile TV solutions,
the RFS mobile TV antenna suite features a range of
power and bandwidth options. Low-power options are
essential to ensure that emissions remain within limits
and co-sited cellular receivers are not blocked. RFS
mobile TV antennas range from single channel, through
multi-channel to full-band.
“Central to our strategy of enabling carriers in their
rollout of mobile TV services is a range of lightweight
antennas that now includes our new MTV-4, a light-
weight antenna system which supports the entire UHF
TV band,” Bennett said.
He went on to say that, at 20 kg, the 140 mm diameter
MTV-4 is the smallest broadband antenna of its genre.
Electrically, physically and in terms of cost-effective-
ness, he said, the MTV-4 stands alone in its class and, by
accommodating input powers of up to 1 kW with a gain
of 6 dB, the MTV-4 is fully UHF mobile TV broadband
compliant. This is made possible by the use of a single
antenna supporting frequencies from 470 to 860 MHz.
This combination of power and bandwidth makes it well
suited for supporting multi-channel mobile TV operation.
Moreover, the unit’s small size and low drag profile provide
a high wind speed rating and low windload characteristics.
MTI Wireless Edge Introduces SemiParabolic Grid Antennas for WiMAX
MTI Wireless Edge has
made available its High
Gain, Semi Parabolic Grid
Antennas to include addi-
tional frequency bands. With
the recent addition of addi-
tional antennas, the new
family of antennas now
includes the frequency
ranges of 2.3 to 2.9 GHz, 3.3
to 3.8 GHz and 5.15 to 6.0 GHz
with Gain of 24 dBi, 26 dBi and 29 dBi respectively.
The antennas are a suitable solution for Point-to-Point
(PtP) radio links as well as for remote Point-to-
Multipoint (PtMP) and WiMAX subscriber end. The
antenna’s light weight and low wind load, make them
well suited for installation on any tower type structure.
The installer friendly mounting kit allows for simple
installation and easy pointing of the antenna with short
installation time. Additionally, the MTI antennas are
completely weather and environment proof with UV,
rust and salt atmosphere protection to provide an
extended outdoor operational life time under extreme
weather and environmental conditions.
Thrane & Thrane Offers Total CabinSolution with Two Antenna Options
Thrane & Thrane recently made available its Aero-
SB Lite total cabin solution. This SwiftBroadband
offering is a light-weight and compact system,
enabling cost effective broadband, suitable for the
widest range of aircraft possible.
The satellite equipment manufacturer has also
introduced two new antenna options for use with
Aero-SB Lite. The AMT-50 High Gain
Antenna (HGA) and the Chelton Satcom HGA-
6000 HGA Antenna will be available to new
and existing customers starting in June.
Furthermore, users of the Thrane & Thrane TT-
5006A Intermediate Gain Antenna (IGA), the
AMT-50 High Gain Antenna (HGA) and the
Chelton Satcom HGA-6000 HGA Antenna can
install Aero-SB Lite and reuse the existing anten-
na, therefore reducing the cost of the system and
eliminating the need of a new antenna installation.
By fully harnessing the power of the internet,
email, VPN, fax and telephony in one compact
and lightweight package, Aero-SB Lite exceeds
the ongoing requirement to provide a true office in
the sky. The system offers built in WiFi capability
and VoiP technology, where users can utilize their
own compatible handsets or WiFi enabled PDA
devices. Additionally, the data and voice function-
ality of Aero-SB Lite can be used simultaneously
ensuring total flexibility for the end user.
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Antennas6
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Research & Development 7
The University of Cincinnati has long been known for its world-record-breaking carbon
nanotubes. Now researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered new uses by
spinning carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into longer fibers with additional useful properties.
Taking technology that has already been proven to grow carbon nanotubes of
world-record breaking lengths, researchers Vesselin Shanov, Mark Schulz and
Chaminda Jayasinghe in the UC College of Engineering NanoWorld Lab have now
found new applications by spinning these fibers into strong threads.
David Mast, from UC’s McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, saw possibilities in the
threads. Mast, an associate professor of physics, took a 25-micron carbon nanotube thread
and created a dipole antenna using double-sided transparent tape and silver paste. He was
immediately successful in transmitting radio signals.
“It transmitted almost as well as the copper did, but at about one ten-thousandth of
the weight,” said Mast.
Mast was able to transmit both AM and FM in his lab, broadcasting a local NPR station.
“Then I decided to dismantle my cell phone,” says Mast. He created a cell phone
antenna, using CNT thread and tape. Ripping the
back off his own cell phone, he tore out the
phone’s original antenna and replaced it with his
home-made one. With the “nano-antenna” or
"nantenna," he was able to get four to five “bars”
of service, compared to none when he removed it.
“That was a very pleasant surprise, how easy
it was to do,” Mast says. “The hardest thing is to
manipulate them. They float on ambient air.”
From there it was an easy leap to video, in
which he was again successful. “I want to now
set up a wireless webcam for the lab using
these thread antennas so that others can see
how well they work.”
Mast says that the key to the new applications is
the quality of the material that Schulz and Shanov
came up with using multi-wall carbon nanotubes.
“They spin thread that is of such high quali-
ty, it opens the door to incredible possibili-
ties,” said Mast. “This is just one of many
potential applications.”
Schulz explained that the carbon nanotube
threads work well as an antenna because of
something called the “skin effect.”
“The electrons transfer well because they
want to go to the surface,” he said. “Instead of
traveling through a bulk mass, they are travel-
ing across a skin.”
“Copper wire is a bulk material,” Shanov said.
“With carbon nanotubes, all the atoms are on the
surface of these carbon structures and the tubes
themselves are hollow, so the CNT thread is
small and light.”
“Carbon thread that is a fraction of the weight of
current copper conductors and antennas could
directly apply and would be significant to aerospace
activities — commercial, military and space,” he
said. “On any aircraft, there are about several hun-
dred pounds of copper as cables and wiring.”
Mast said that the threads have what he calls
an “immensely high tensile strength — perhaps
five times that of steel and yet they are less
dense than steel.”
Now that the team has shown the feasibility of
such applications, the next steps will be to work
on improvements (such as making yarn out of
several threads) and to find industries that will
commercialize CNT thread.
Mast's next step was going to be to buy a
new cell phone. However, he said, "it works
so well now that I decided to just upgrade to a
new antenna made of carbon nanotube yarn."
This research was funded by the National
Science Foundation (with technical monitors
Shaochen Chen, Shih-Chi Liu and K. Jimmy
Hsia), and North Carolina A&T SU (collabo-
rators Jag Sankar and Sergey Yarmolenko)
through their NSF-ERC (technical monitor
Lynn Preston) and ONR-CNN (technical
monitor Ignacio Perez) projects.
Attend David Mast’s presentation at the 2009 Antenna Systems Conference.
See page 18 for more information.
David Mast has created a new antennausing a spun carbon nanotube thread
and sticky tape.
Mast demonstrates the homemadedipole antenna.
Carbon Nanotube Antenna Successful in Transmitting Radio SignalsCarbon Nanotube Antenna Successful in Transmitting Radio Signals
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Components8
Breakthrough Power Control Performance for Quad-BandCellular Handsets
Skyworks Solutions, Inc., a provider
of high reliability analog and mixed
signal semiconductors enabling a
broad range of end markets, has intro-
duced a suite of front-end modules
(FEM) with breakthrough power con-
trol performance for quad band cellular
handsets. The power control scheme is
based on a coupler detector, which great-
ly enhances the total radiated power (TRP) performance. These small footprint and
efficient GSM, GPRS and EDGE solutions support Broadcom’s, Infineon’s and
MediaTek’s 2.5G and 3G platforms.
“Our complete transmission to antenna solution with integrated electrostatic dis-
charge network is the perfect combination for today’s mobile handset manufacturers
as they look to reduce bill-of-materials and printed circuit board footprint,” said
Thomas Richter, Skyworks’ director of product marketing for front-end solutions.
The SKY77527 and the SKY77528 (8 by 6 by 1.1 mm) consist of a GSM850/900
and DCS1800/PCS1900 PA block, impedance matching circuitry for 50 ohm input
and output impedances, a multifunction PA control (MFC) block, low pass harmonic
rejection filters, and a single pole six throw (SP6T) antenna transmit/receive (T/R)
switch. The MFC in the SKY77527 provides “pinout” for interoperation with an
external power control loop. The external circuit uses the linear detector output to
provide closed loop power control in EDGE and gaussian minimum shift keying
(GMSK) modes of operation.
With an integrated saturation, detection and correction circuit, the SKY77528 also
improves phone reliability with output radio frequency spectrum (ORFS) performance
in voltage standing wave radio (VSWR) and low-battery condition.
The SKY77529 consists of a GSM850/900 PA block and a DCS1800/PCS1900 PA
block, a printed directional coupler for each block impedance-matching circuitry for 50
ohm input and output impedances, a MFC block, low pass harmonic rejection filters,
and a SP8T antenna T/R switch. The FEM, with an antenna that connects to any one of
two reception (Rx) or four wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) Rx/Tx
ports, incorporates full support for a serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus function.
The SPI controller, which offers convenient digital control, accepts SPI telegrams
with data fields that support PA and switchplexer-related functions. All FEM operat-
ing modes and switch states shall be determined by the SPI telegram. The MFC pro-
vides pinout for interoperation with a specified transceiver that will establish a closed
loop power control mechanism. The external circuit uses the linear detector output to
set a fixed bias point for 8PSK (EDGE) mode and a variable bias point for GMSK
(GSM) mode, which allows easy-to-implement timing and calibration.
Finally, the SKY77546 consists of an extended global system for mobile communi-
cations (EGSM900) PA block and a DCS1800 PA block, impedance-matching circuit-
ry for 50 ohm inputs and outputs, a multi-function PA control block, low pass har-
monic rejection filter and a Tx/Rx antenna switch. Supporting MediaTek’s low-cost
EDGE platform, the module contains a diplexer filter which provides excellent har-
monics and electrostatic discharge (ESD) performance.
California Micro Devices Luanches New PicoGuard Device forAntenna Protection in Mobile Handsets
California Micro Devices has introduced the latest in ESD protection devices for
mobile handsets. The CM1282 single channel ESD protection device has been devel-
oped specifically for protecting antenna circuitry on wireless devices incorporating
FM radio, GPS, Bluetooth or WLAN technologies. Utilizing CMD's PicoGuard low
capacitance architecture, the CM1282 provides ESD protection through its perform-
ance enhancing characteristics of low dynamic resistance, low clamping voltage and
minimal insertion loss.
Insertion loss has traditionally been a critical concern when applying ESD protec-
tion to wireless receiver antennas, especially when protecting antenna inputs receiv-
ing low power signals from FM transmitters or GPS satellites. The CM1282 was
designed to have minimal impact on low level signals through the use of
PicoGuard's low capacitance diodes. These
diodes exhibit the industry's lowest inser-
tion loss characteristics making them
ideal for low level signal applications.
While device capacitance and ESD rat-
ings are important specifications to con-
sider when selecting an ESD protection
device, two other characteristics, clamp-
ing voltage and dynamic resistance, also
play an important role in the overall per-
formance of an ESD protection device.
Clamping voltage defines the level at
which the signal voltage level will be successfully held during an ESD strike, up to
the rated ESD protection level. A low clamping voltage capability will provide good
protection to the device under protection (DUP) by keeping the voltage at the DUP
pin at a level that minimizes damage from the ESD strike. CMD's PicoGuard devices
offer the industry's lowest clamping voltage resulting in superior device protection.
The dynamic resistance (RDYN) of an ESD protection device is extremely important
during a high-energy ESD strike. An ESD protection device is only effective if it can
shunt the majority of the strike energy to ground. This ability is a function of the protec-
tion device's dynamic resistance, which ideally needs to be as low as possible. If the ESD
protection device has a high dynamic resistance, energy that normally would be chan-
neled through the ESD protection device will be allowed to reach the DUP, increasing
the the residual current at the DUP pin, resulting in a high probability of damage. CMD's
PicoGuard devices offer low dynamic resistance characteristics, enabling these devices to
perform their intended function more efficiently than other industry solutions.
GPS-Based Antenna Alignment Solutions from FulcrumFulcrum Technologies, Inc. has introduced a GPS-based antenna alignment solution
for wireless telecommunications carriers.
The Fulcrum Alignment Solution (FAS) merges Fulcrum’s CATSTM web-based
data management software with the GPS/inclinometer-based technology of the
AntennAlign Tool (AAT) from Sunsight Instruments.
Fully integrated, CATS’ back office data management and reporting capabilities are
a well suited complement to the accuracy and
data capture functionality of the AAT.
Industry standard compass-based antenna
alignment methodology yields inconsistent,
inaccurate results. Industry studies and audits
show that nearly 50 percent of the cellular sites
in the US have at least one sector with an
azimuth variance of more than 10°.
Fulcrum developed FAS to provide a cost-
effective alternative for achieving quality antenna
alignment accuracy. The patented differential
GPS and inclinometer-based technology of the
AAT achieves azimuth tolerances to +/- 2° and
mechanical tilt and roll tolerance to +/- 0.25°.
FAS replaces existing manual data entry
methodology with real-time automated data cap-
ture. In addition to capturing actual alignment
values, the AAT guides the tower technician to
the appropriate orientation with digital gauges
and a “bull’s-eye” indicator. (The AAT is mount-
ed directly on the antenna during alignment.)
The AAT records antenna alignment values the
moment an adjustment is made. Along with criti-
cal antenna alignment data points, the AAT
delivers time/date and username stamps. All
AAT-captured data is uploaded to Fulcrum’s
CATS web-based software, where an
“Alignment Certification Report” is automatical-
ly generated for every cell site.
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Morgan Advanced Ceramics Protects Small, Sensitive Components
Tiny ceramic caps, each as thin and as small as a fingernail, provide critical protec-
tion for sensitive electronic components in the radio frequency (RF) and microwave
industries, creating a sealed enclosure that protects
components from dust, moisture and other contam-
inants. The protective caps, also called “lids,” are
constructed of high purity Alumina ceramic from
the GBC Materials business of Morgan Advanced
Ceramics (MAC).
“The cap is actually an assembly, consisting of a
ceramic lid and an epoxy preform,” said Ed
Dougert, the director of operations at North Penn
Technology, Inc., (NPT), which provides epoxy
film for this application. “We take epoxy in sheet
form and die cut it, then we apply the epoxy preform to the lip of the ceramic cap.
Our customers take the ceramic/epoxy assembly and bond it to the semiconductor
package, creating a robust enclosure surrounding their sensitive components such as
gold-metalized, silicon power transistors.”
Ceramic Armor NPT utilizes GBC-96 percent Alumina, a formulation of aluminum oxide
(Al2O3) from GBC Materials that is 96 percent pure. GBC-96 percent Alumina is
well suited for the ceramic caps application because it is mechanically strong and
dimensionally stable. GBC Materials fires the material at a high
temperature to ensure that it is fully sintered, ensuring 0.0 per-
cent porosity, to provide an air-tight seal.
The caps themselves are quite small, with dimensions ranging
from 0.160 to about 0.500 inches. The width of the lip ranges from
only 0.020 to 0.040 inches, depending on the customer’s specific
design. To ensure proper alignment with the epoxy preforms, the
ceramic caps need to be manufactured to tolerances of ±0.005 inch.
“One of the advantages of GBC-96 percent Alumina is the
extremely smooth, hard surface,” said Dougert. “We cannot have
chipped edges and small cracks on the thin lip. The strong, smooth
surface and consistent dimensions enable a robust bond and a tight
seal, using epoxy film that is only 0.003 or 0.005 inches thick.”
Specialized EpoxyNPT offers epoxy film which closely matches the coefficient of thermal expansion
of the Alumina ceramic caps. Die cutting the soft and thin epoxy material is no easy
challenge, especially for the small sizes and the large quantities required.
The specially developed MEG-150 and MEG -165 Epoxy Film from NPT provides
excellent adhesion to metal, glass and plastics, with high shear, peal and cleavage
strength over a wide temperature range.
Creating a Permanent BondThe final step is to bond the ceramic/epoxy assembly to the semiconductor pack-
age. The epoxy is cured in a seal and bake over, or a sealing machine. For example,
Polyfet RF Devices, of Los Angeles, Calif., purchases the ceramic/epoxy assemblies
from NPT, and bonds them to its RF devices in an Isotherm System (ITS).
The ceramic/epoxy caps typically require curing time of 60 minutes at 165°C to
175°C, under 5 to 50 PSI. Polyfet claims to have a 99.9 percent success rate with
proper alignment and Fine/Gross leak testing. When applications require hermetic
seals, pressure die absorption tests are used for seal verification (by customers).
NPT has been supplying the ceramic/epoxy caps since 1999, when it acquired MEG
Products, Inc., with its competence in epoxy film die cutting. The ceramic/epoxy
caps complement NPT’s expertise in providing
mechanical services and parts required for robust
semiconductor packages utilized in aircraft, mis-
siles and satellites, for companies such as BAE
Systems and Bell Helicopter.
In addition to Polyfet, NPT also supplies the
ceramic/epoxy caps to Microwave Technology
Inc., Microsemi Power Products Group,
Semelab plc, and Hittite Microwave Corp. The
caps protect components used in medical, avion-
ics, radar and telecommunications equipment.
“We supply the premiere players in our industry,” explains Leslie
Northcut, the NPT sales manager. “They demand high quality,
rugged products for their military and aerospace customers. We
need to work closely with GBC Materials to quickly deliver the
ceramic/epoxy caps, sometimes with as little as a week lead time.
With our expertise in handling epoxy film, and GBC Materials’
expertise in precisely manufacturing tiny ceramic caps, we contin-
ue to be the company that our industry relies on for this highly
specialized component.”
This special expertise of North Penn Technology and GBC Materials
will become increasingly critical to the RF and microwave industries, as
these companies design and deploy ever smaller and more powerful semiconductor
packages, driven in part by the migration to LDMOS (laterally diffused metal oxide
semiconductor) transistors.
For more information visit www.morganadvancedceramics.com
Spirent Communications Introduces an Integrated Solution forNew CTIA A-GPS Over the Air Test Standard
Spirent Communications plc, a global provider of mobile
device, application and wireless network testing, has
announced that ETS-Lindgren's EMQuest Antenna
Measurement Software now supports Spirent's UMTS
Location Test System (ULTS). ETS-Lindgren is manufactur-
er of enclosed Radio Frequency (RF) chambers and antenna
measurement solutions for wireless test applications.
This new capability will enable wireless device manufacturers
to quickly and easily add Spirent's A-GPS instrumentation to ETS-
Lindgren's over the air (OTA) wireless test solutions, streamlining
efforts to meet emerging standards for wireless device A-GPS per-
formance. The combined offering of Spirent's A-GPS instrumenta-
tion and ETS-Lindgren's OTA test facilities, antennas and
EMQuest software provide wireless device manufacturers with the
ability to test their products in compliance with the upcoming 3.0
release of the CTIA's Test Plan for Mobile Station Over the Air
Performance. The requirements of this new release will become
mandatory at all CTIAAuthorized Test Labs that perform OTA testing.
Poor GPS antenna performance often leads to a disappointing user experience of
location-based services (LBS), which can reflect negatively on operators' revenues.
However, adding a GPS antenna to a densely-packed mobile device form factor can be
a major challenge. Because the industry's existing certification standards for A-GPS do
not include OTA testing, performance issues due to the GPS antenna are not always
caught prior to commercial deployment. This has led the CTIA to broaden the scope of
its existing Test Plan for Mobile Station Over the Air Performance to include A-GPS.
Built upon the expertise gained from Spirent's Position Location Test System
(PLTS), launched into the CDMA market in 2001, the ULTS was the first commercial-
ly-available UMTS A-GPS test system. Since then, most of the world's largest network
operators, together with all the major mobile device and A-GPS chipset manufacturers,
have relied on the Spirent ULTS to design, test and certify their LBS solutions.
Portable Test Cell from ETS-Lindgren Offers Fast andConvenient Wireless Testing
ETS-Lindgren now offers a portable RF shielded test cell, Model 5247, for making
wireless device design verification and over-the-air performance measurements.
Measuring 35.5 inches (90.17 cm) long by 35.5 inches (90.17 cm) wide by 84 inches
(213.36 cm) high with rolling casters, the test cell can be easily moved between loca-
tions for design verification, pre-certification, and production line measurement applica-
tions. The test cell is constructed with the same RF shielding and shielded door tech-
nology of ETS-Lindgren’s chambers and offers performance of 80 dB over the frequen-
cy range of 700 MHz to 10 GHz.
Today, with one portable test cell, users can make preliminary measurements for
both Over-the-Air (OTA) and Radiated Performance Testing (RPT) - the common-
ly referenced wireless device test standards issued by the CTIA - The Wireless
Association and the WiMAX Forum, respectively.
“We created this portable test cell to assist engineers with
product design and development. It’s really just a smaller ver-
sion of our larger, full certification chambers,” said Dr. Michael
Foegelle, ETS-Lindgren’s director for Technology Development.
“Now, product designs and performance can be quickly verified
for radiated power (TX) and sensitivity (RX) measurements
before costly full certification testing. That helps companies get
their products to market faster and less expensively.”
Model 5247 arrives ready for testing upon delivery. The
test cell is fully lined with RF absorber and includes an
EMCO brand, dual polarized horn antenna capable of both
linear and circular measurements over the frequency range of
700 MHz to 10 GHz. An optional hybrid may be provided for circular measurements.
The antenna is mounted on a quick change removable access panel to facilitate inter-
change with another antenna of a different frequency as needed. For added conven-
ience, Model 5247 includes a populated connector panel with one SMA connector,
three Type N connectors, one filtered D-sub 25-pin connector, a six-line fiber optic
feed-through and one ground stud. The shielded door provided uses compressible fin-
ger stock in a “knife edge” configuration. Two latch points on the door assure secure
sealing while a single point handle enables one-hand operation.
National Instruments Introduces Wireless LAN Test SuiteNational Instruments recently unveiled a new
wireless local area network (WLAN) test solution
that can generate and analyze RF signal measure-
ments four times faster than other modular instru-
mentation solutions and up to 10 times faster than
traditional box instruments. The test solution com-
bines new NI WLAN Measurement Suite software
for the National Instruments LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI development environments
with NI 6.6 GHz PXI Express RF hardware to deliver increased speed and flexibility for
testing IEEE 802.11 a/b/g standards. Because the solution is software-defined, engineers
can configure their same measurement hardware to test more than six other RF communi-
cations standards including GPS, WiMAX, Bluetooth and RFID.
The WLAN Measurement Suite offers quality measurement throughput and flexibility
through a software-defined architecture. With software-defined instrumentation, which
consists of modular hardware and user-defined software, engineers can take advantage
of the latest CPU technological advances such as multicore processing and parallel pro-
gramming techniques to achieve the fastest measurement times in the industry with soft-
ware-defined PXI instrumentation such as the PXI Express RF 6.6 GHz instruments.
Also, with the parallel programming capabilities of LabVIEW, the PXI-based RF meas-
urement times will continue to decrease with each evolution of multicore CPUs, thus
maximizing measurement performance, increasing system longevity and decreasing
capital investment. Because the instrumentation is defined in software, engineers can
easily customize RF measurements for multi-standard devices such as systems on a chip
(SOC), mobile phones and radios using the same instrumentation.
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Aeroflex Smart^E 5200 Synthetic Test Environment OptimizedFor Satellite Payload Test
Aeroflex has made available its Synthetic
Multifunction Adaptable Reconfigurable Test
Environment (Smart^E) 5200 series, a truly synthetic
satellite payload test environment that includes hardware,
software, test practices and support required by customers
for a complete test solution.
The SMART^E 5200 Satellite Test Environment is
the newest member of the Smart^E 5000 series, which
is a complete, hybrid synthetic test environment from
Aeroflex. The Smart^E 5200 provides standard and cus-
tomizable test programs tailored to the specific problems of testing high performance
payloads, which consist of multiple channels, each with up to hundreds of connec-
tions between the test system and payload under test.
“The Smart^E 5200 is unique to the market because it provides the highest per-
formance, most advanced and complete payload, panel, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and
antenna-range testing for conventional bent-pipe and advanced communications satel-
lites,” said Dr. Francesco Lupinetti, vice president and general manager, Aeroflex
High Speed Test Solutions.
Smart^E 5200 is an integrated and reliable COTS-based solution with an intuitive user
interface. Completely new, yet already customer-proven, Smart^E 5200’s entire measure-
ment library and underlying measurement and calibration technology have been fully
tested and validated with the STI1000C at major customer sites worldwide.
The core modules utilized in the Smart^E 5200 have been shipping in other Smart^E
applications for approximately two years. Like the software and user interface, the core
modules are production-grade and operationally proven in the field. When combined with
proven accessories such as the Remote Calibration Unit (RCU), it allows TVAC testing of
payloads with as many as 384 ports at an extended frequency of 40 GHz.
AT4 Wireless Unveils T4010 LTE RF Test SystemAT4 wireless has unveiled the T4010 LTE RF
test system, targeting the R&D testing segment in
chipset manufacturers and UE developers, as well
as certification laboratories. The T4010 LTE RF
test system gives engineers full verification and
validation capabilities for the RF transceiver of the
LTE UE, allowing not only customization of 3GPP
defined RF test cases, but also complete test case
development and full control of the Test System.
The T4010 is based on the E2010 Broadband Wireless Test Set, a powerful and
expandable hardware platform that minimizes the operating costs and the amount
of instruments needed in the system. The E2010 is the cornerstone of all AT4
wireless LTE testing products.
The basic configuration of the AT4 wireless T4010 is based on an E2010 Broadband
Wireless Test Set plus additional testing software, and provides MIMO 2 by 2, embedded
measurement capabilities, integrated interferer generation and channel emulation. For
tests requiring an extended frequency range, the E2010 can be connected to a wide array
of commercially available instruments allowing
the reuse of already purchased equipment, thus
minimizing the involved acquisition costs.
Existing MiNT T1140, T1150/52 and
T2110, AT4 wireless’ RF test systems for 2G,
3G and WiMAX, can be seamlessly upgraded
to support LTE with minimal system down-
time and retaining all the functionalities
already present in the MiNT system.
The T4010 is designed to minimize testing
time, obtaining several measurement results
from a single capture. It also provides a high
level of automation, managing test campaigns of
several UEs in sequence. The applications sup-
ported by AT4 wireless T4010 LTE RF test sys-
tem cover all aspects of RF testing: functional
block verification, RF parametric testing, mar-
gin search, RF performance testing, and com-
plete system validation and certification, includ-
ing type approval.
“AT4 wireless is leveraging its extensive
experience in wireless test system manufactur-
ing and introducing an innovative approach in
the RF testing field. The T4010 LTE RF Test
System one box solution provides the complete
set of RF testing capabilities currently requiring
expensive multi-instrument systems, in a con-
venient and cost effective single instrument plat-
form. The ability to develop completely cus-
tomized RF test cases will cover a key need
when developing a LTE UE. Besides, supporting 3GPP test cases paves the way to
use this test system for GCF and PTCRB certification testing.,” said Juan P Hidalgo,
LTE product manager at AT4 wireless.
Willtek Adds EDGE Capabilities to its Mobile Service Tester Willtek Communications has announced support
of EDGE measurements for its 2201 ProLock, a
compact GSM and WCDMA communication test
set. The new capabilities will help retailers and
repair shops to check and repair EDGE-enabled
phones. The EDGE feature was demonstrated for
the first time at the CTIA Show in Las Vegas, and
will be commercially available in June 2009.
ProLock with the new option will be able to set up a test call with the mobile
phone or wireless data card under test, and perform 8PSK transmitter measure-
ments. The EDGE capability is being added because some mobile phone manufac-
turers call for EDGE testing in service for those phones that are GSM and EDGE-
enabled, but do not support WCDMA.
EDGE support follows the introduction of the 2201 ProLock in October 2008. The
2201 ProLock is an important part of a system for the testing of GSM and WCDMA
phones and data cards. The instrument, along with an antenna coupler, a shielding cham-
ber and PC software for easy operation, make up a complete test solution, as stipulated
by handset manufacturers for accepting warranty claims.
EB Delivers Multi-Antenna OTA Test Solution for LG ElectronicsEB, a developer of embedded technology solutions for wireless and automotive
industries, has announced that LG Electronics (LG) has selected the company to
deliver a multi-antenna Over-the-Air (OTA) performance testing solution for its
mobile devices. LG will now be able to test full mobile device functionality and per-
formance in realistic radio channel environments without any compromises to the per-
formance verification.
EB’s multi-antenna OTA testing application is built around the EB Propsim F8 radio
channel emulator and related channel modeling software allowing LG to test final
mobile phone designs with embedded antennas and cover in place. The OTA applica-
tion utilizes state of the art geometrical radio channel models to replicate real network-
like conditions in the laboratory. The EB OTA testing application enables LG to ensure
the highest performance for mobile devices and therefore, further improve the end-user
experience of its customers. EB’s OTA testing application enables repeatable testing in
various radio channel conditions which shortens the mobile phone development cycle
and enables early market introduction of new mobile devices.
EB’s multi-antenna OTA solution enhances the development of next-generation
wireless technologies. A multi-channel EB Propsim F8 emulator is an essential part of
the EB’s OTA testing solution as it enables the testing of mobile phones utilizing mul-
tiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) technologies. Standards like 3GPP Long
Term-Evolution (LTE) and Mobile WiMAX plan to utilize MIMO technology and
multi-antenna OTA testing can offer significant improvement compared to conven-
tional conductive cable testing, especially as it pertains to these standards.
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N9051A Pulse Measurement Software from AgilentElectronic warfare and radar design and maintenance engineers can now quickly
identify desired pulse parameters with the new
Agilent N9051A pulse measurement software.
The combination of the N9051A and an Agilent
signal analyzer or oscilloscope performs cali-
brated pulse analysis for signals up to 50 GHz
in carrier frequency and analysis bandwidths up
to 13 GHz. Quickly characterize pulse perform-
ance using a wide range of parameters includ-
ing pulse width, rise/fall time, PRI, PRF, duty
cycle, peak to average ratio and much more in
accordance IEEE 181 standards. Use the pulse
analyzer software to gain statistical information such as PDF, CDF and CCDF.
The N9051A allows users to increase bandwidths up to 13 GHz using the 80,000 or
90,000 series Infiniium oscilloscopes with the N9051A pulse measurement software.
The pulse measurement software can reside in the Windows-based Infiniium scopes
and the X-series signal analyzers.
Visit Agilent at Booth #1407
GPS Disciplined Oscillators from MtronPTIMtronPTI, a producer of frequency control, filter and modu-
lar subsystem products, has introduced the M9100 series of
Global Positioning System Disciplined Oscillators (GPSDO).
The M9100 is an extremely small device that has been
designed to meet military environmental requirements, timing
system demands includ-
ing holdover, and is well
suited for man-pack,
vehicle mount and air-
borne applications.
The M9100 product is
the first device with such a small form factor
that it can work in systems that not only require
extremely precise timing accuracy, but exact
geo-location needs as well. The device is 1.5
inches by 1-inch by 0.5 inches in size and
weighs approximately 1 ounce. This product
uses a 10 MHz OCXO-source and has 1 PPS
(Pulse Per Second) accuracy of +/-50ns to UTC
RMS (1-Sigma) when GPS locked and <+/-11us
holdover for a 3-hour period at 25ºC. It can
operate over a commercial temperature range of
0°C to 60ºC with an option to operate at an
industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85ºC.
The product can be connected using the on
board SMB and 3-pin RS-232 connectors.
“This solution, including the onboard GPS
receiver is perfect for both exact geo-location
requirements for military demands and the pre-
cise timing needs of system providers such as
base station systems, all in one device,” said
MtronPTI’s VP of Engineering Joe Doyle. “This
allows the systems manufacturers to take advan-
tage of the reduced power consumption and
board real-estate space in their products, togeth-
er with simplifying their engineering work.”
Visit MtronPTI at Booth #313
Prewell to Showcase PH SeriesAmplifiers at IMS 2009
Prewell’s new PH series amplifiers will be on
display at the upcoming IMS 2009 Show.
Features include:
• High linearity InGaP HBT MMIC Amplifier
• High linearity drive amplifier in high quality
surface mountable plastic packages
• Lead-free, green, RoHS-compliant plastic
package
• 100 percent RF and DC tested
The amplifier series is well suited for applica-
tions including mobile infrastructure, cellular,
GSM, PCS, WCDMA, Wi-Bro, WiMAX, RFID,
Fixed Wireless and WiLAN/ISM.Visit Prewell at Booth #1939
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Rogers Introduces RO4000 LOPRO LaminatesRogers Corp. will showcase the recently intro-
duced and award winning RT/duroid 5880LZ
laminate at the 2009 International Microwave
Symposium (IEEE MTTS) to be held at the
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center June 9-
11, 2009 (Booth # 1018).
Rogers’ RT/duroid 5880LZ material is a PTFE
composite designed for exacting stripline and
microstrip circuit applications. Its groundbreaking filler system results in very low den-
sity (1.37 gm/cm3), lightweight material, making it well suited for high performance,
weight sensitive applications such as airborne antennas. RT/duroid 5880LZ laminate
has a dielectric constant (Dk) of 1.96 @ 10 GHz providing the lowest Dk of a copper
clad microwave material available and a very low TCDk of -22 PPM/°C.
Additionally, the dielectric constant is highly isotropic (same Dk in x, y, and z direc-
tions) and uniform from panel-to-panel and constant over a wide frequency range.
RT/duroid 5880LZ laminate is multilayer capable, enabled by a z-axis CTE of less
than 46PPM/°C, and its low dissipation factor extends the usefulness of the material to
Ku-band frequencies and above.
Visit Rogers at Booth #1018
QOT Series Full Band Orthomode TransducersQuinStar Technology, Inc. has introduced a new full band
orthomode transducer design, available in K- through W-
bands. These transducers operate with less than 0.5 dB of inser-
tion loss and greater than 32 dB of isolation across the band.
The units are compact in size (the Ka band unit is 1.13 inches
by 1.13 inches by 2.50 inches).
The orthomode transducers are well suited for use in EW,
radar and receiver systems.
Visit QuinStar at Booth #441
Thermacore’s Thin Heat Spreader TechnologyThermacore’s heat spreader technology,
commonly referred to as a Vapor
Chamber or Therma-Base, allows a tradi-
tional solid metal heat sink to cool much
better by reducing the thermal spreading
resistance. The Therma-Base technology
is a passive two-phase heat pipe technolo-
gy in a planar format that achieves quality thermal performance via three dimensional
spreading. To provide an ultra low profile, Thermacore utilizes an advanced heat pipe
wick structure and internal structural design to allow a less than 2 mm overall thick-
ness while delivering improved thermal performance as compared to other similar
technologies. The thermal performance results in lower electronic device operating
temperatures and greater component reliability. The Therma-Base has an enhanced
capability to accept higher heat fluxes than a traditional aluminum or copper surface.
In addition, the Therma-Base’s low profile improves system packaging and provides
quieter operation through less air flow. Visit Thermacore at Booth #2351
NL5500 Wireless Modem Provides Cost Effective Performance RF Neulink, a supplier of wireless data
transceivers, has broadened its portfolio of
wireless data products to include the
NL5500. The NL5500 Transceiver series is
a price/performance leader in licensed con-
ventional radios in both the VHF and UHF
frequency range. The capability for trans-
parent and direct asynchronous communi-
cation offers real-time communication. The
NL5500 is fully compatible with RF
Neulink’s NL6000. It will communicate and
coexist with NL6000s, while providing quality throughput and long range for mul-
tiple address systems. The NL5500 Transceiver series is field configurable as a
master station or remote radio. These units can operate as a half-duplex or simplex
radios. The simplex mode facilitates peer-to-peer radio communications while
using a carrier sense (CSMA) channel collision avoidance technique.Visit RF Industries at Booth #633
Remcom Introduces Next Generation EM Simulation SoftwareFor Design Engineering Efficiency
Remcom has released the XFdtd 7.0
(XF7), a new electromagnetic simula-
tion tool for antenna design and analy-
sis, biological EM analysis, microwave
circuit design and other EM simulation
applications. XF7 marks a departure
from other standard 3D EM solvers
with a simplified and streamlined user
interface, cross-platform functionality
and several time-saving features that
are unique to the market.
XF7’s most important benefit is improved efficiency due to faster, easier simulation work-
flow. Scott Langdon, product manager for XFdtd said, “In addition to looking at what new
features customers were requesting, we looked at ways to transform the typical workflow
required to produce good simulations. By simplifying simulation setup and post-processing,
engineers can focus on the design itself rather than on commands and menus.”
“XF7 is the first of its kind in an entirely new EM simulation class. It offers a cre-
ative, modern approach to simulation that hasn’t been available in the market thus
far,” said lead developer Bradley Flubacher.
XF7 is available in both Pro and Bio-Pro versions. Both include 32- or 64-bit analy-
sis module, geometric modeler and postprocessor, shared memory multiprocessor
(MPM) at eight cores, and comprehensive variety of 3D CAD import modules. The
Bio-Pro version also includes SAR capability and hi-fidelity human body meshes.
Visit Remcom at Booth #2622
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Portable Base Station Emulator from Andrew Makes IndoorCoverage Easier
Andrew, the CommScope, Inc. division
that is a global provider of wireless commu-
nication systems and products, is going
indoors with its Invex.NxG wireless drive-
test system, offering new equipment that
makes designing and testing indoor wireless
coverage systems easier.
The i.Send portable transmitter imitates wireless base station signals by broadcasting
radio frequency (RF) signals that allow for coverage measurements indoors. Network
designers can use the i.Send transmitter to verify optimal antenna positioning for indoor
distributed antenna systems (DAS) and as a low power source for testing the design and
functionality of RF repeaters and base stations.
“The i.Send transmitter is a unique tool for verifying in-building coverage, DAS
and repeater system design,” said John Baker, vice president and general manager,
Network Solutions, Andrew. “Such a device should help operator engineers maximize
the performance of their indoor networks prior to final installation.”
The portable Invex.NxG i.Send offers more than 20 dBm of transmit power for up to
four hours between battery charges and supports GSM, CDMA, UMTS and W-CDMA
frequency bands with user-settable channel and message parameters. Users can config-
ure i.Send via a Wi-Fi connection, selecting the desired frequency and modulation
schemes, with the ability to set the parameters within the scheme. For ease of opera-
tion, the unit is placed in transmit or standby mode via the Wi-Fi connection.
Andrew’s Invex.NxG wireless drive-test system enables wireless operators to view
their own and their competitors’ wireless voice and data services from the perspective
of the subscriber by providing critical quality-of-service (QoS) measurements.
Invex.NxG identifies failed originations, abnormal ends, call setup time and call qual-
ity for improving voice service levels. It also performs packet data testing for analyz-
ing upload/download throughput speeds for data services and can be used by field
personnel for independently checking network signal strength and identifying base
station locations and sectors, assisting them in their jobs.
TeliaSonera Deploys ADC InterReach Fusion In-BuildingWireless Solution at Denmark's Parken Stadium
ADC’s InterReach Fusion solution was
recently selected by TeliaSonera to provide in-
building cellular coverage to the Parken
Stadium in Denmark. With a crowd capacity of
more than 35,000, and a roof that can be used
in bad weather, the stadium is the home arena
for Copenhagen FC and also is Denmark's
biggest entertainment venue.
After evaluating several in-building cellular
systems, TeliaSonera in Denmark selected the ADC InterReach Fusion system for Parken
Stadium because it offered the best overall performance. TeliaSonera specifically
designed the wireless system in the stadium with a large number of remote antennas, to
minimize the interference both inside the stadium and with the surrounding cellular net-
work. In addition, the design also minimizes the output power needed from end user
mobile phones and extends their battery life.
"Although Parken Stadium did not experience any serious coverage problems, we
wanted to ensure that we were able to provide the call quality and through-put
demanded at such a premier sports and entertainment venue," said Paul-Flemming
Hermann, In-building and Special Solutions expert for TeliaSonera in Denmark. "The
ADC InterReach Fusion system addressed these issues and was an ideal match for our
design philosophy at the stadium. In addition, we liked the fact that the system could
be installed by conventional engineers and is easy to maintain and manage."
Since its introduction two years ago, InterReach Fusion has become a widely-
deployed distributed antenna system (DAS) for in-building cellular coverage. With
more than 2,000 deployments worldwide, InterReach Fusion now delivers clear and
consistent multi-carrier coverage in such European venues as the Societe Generale -
Granite Tower in France and the Reval Hotel in Latvia.
“Stadiums and other sporting venues are often difficult to cover with conventional
cellular network equipment because of their unique capacity and coverage chal-
lenges,” said Erik Nilsson, director of sales, Wireless Group Europe for ADC.
“InterReach Fusion is well suited for these environments and provides site operators
and carriers with an easy-to-deploy, easy-to-manage solution that delivers high-quali-
ty, multi-carrier cellular coverage.”
Wireless RF-Over-Ethernet Becomes RealityRFS (Radio Frequency Systems), a wireless infra-
structure specialist, recently unveiled ClearFill Star,
the world’s first fully digital RF-over-Ethernet wire-
less indoor cellular coverage solution.
ClearFill Star uses a unique, cost efficient and
digital IP-based approach that improves indoor
wireless service by converting radio coverage into
an IP based Ethernet application. With its unique
approach, ClearFill Star is able to reduce the total
cost of ownership by up to 30 to 40 percent com-
pared to other in-building solutions.
Central to its cost-effective appeal, said Larry
Heisler, RFS’ director of marketing and product management, is the use of Cat 5e
standard LAN cabling and switches.
“When using a suitable Cat 5e network administration technology this means that car-
riers, enterprises and building owners can deploy ClearFill Star simply and inexpensive-
ly. And, when the time comes to maintain and/or reconfigure the system, the process is
as simple as working with standard Wireless LAN systems,” he said.
Designed to complement the company’s ClearFill suite of wireless indoor solutions,
ClearFill Star is designed to offer carriers and enterprises access to a new set of options
for harnessing and distributing RF signals inside buildings.
Indoor coverage is provided by ClearFill Star via several remote radio heads pow-
ered over Ethernet, whereas the indoor capacity is defined by the number of base station
interface units connected to the cell sectors of a CDMA site.
A key feature of ClearFill Star is its distribution of an RF signal from a BTS via
a Gigabit Ethernet network connection. The
use of an Ethernet network as a transport
medium cuts the cost of indoor wireless
deployment since it can often use existing
structured cabling infrastructure.
“This dramatically reduces the cost of indoor
wireless coverage, while at the same time support-
ing a highly flexible and scalable system. And, in
common with RFS’ Long Term Evolution (LTE)
solutions, ClearFill Star is future-proof, as the
transport medium will evolve with the evolution of
Ethernet technology,” said Heisler.
All base station interfaces and active antennas
(indoor remote radio heads) are powered via the
Cat 5e cable (power-over-Ethernet) obviating the
need and expense for installing 110 volt electrical
supplies to each.
Another unique advantage of ClearFill Star is
the possibility of managing the capacity of the
base station, using a software-based solution to
alter which remote radio heads are allocated to
which base station or base station sector.
“The principle behind this concept is that
carriers and other installers can extend capacity
on a central basis and then allocate the
resource to the different remote radio heads
according to changes in demand. This is what
makes the technology as highly scalable and
flexible as it is,” said Heisler.
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The real goal of fixed mobile convergence is to optimize transmission of all data,
voice and video communications to and among end users, no matter where they are
located or what device they are using. To help fulfill the promise fixed mobile com-
munications, 802.11n is quickly emerging as the Holy Grail technology, possibly as a
replacement to Ethernet. That’s the word from the Burton Group, which predicts that
improvements in 802.11n and its successor products will begin to erode the switched
Ethernet market.
According to analyst Paul DeBeasi of Burton Group, "The 802.11n draft standard,
although unfinished, is the beginning of the end for wired Ethernet as the dominant
LAN access technology in the enterprise. Gigabit Ethernet provides better throughput,
latency and jitter performance than 802.11n. But who cares? For many enterprises,
802.11n performance is good enough."
However, before you retire the Category 5 plumbing in the walls and ceilings in
favor of ubiquitous wireless coverage facilitating “follow me” numbers to all your
employees, there are several things to think about:
1. Implementing fixed mobile convergence often means interdepartmental project
planning. Let’s face it, today most IT projects take on a political-type atmosphere in
the planning stages. In large IT departments this can mean getting the network engi-
neering and application support teams together to caucus. In smaller organizations it
may require pulling together multiple 3rd party vendors.
2. Make sure the help desk is ready to support or provide the necessary support for
your fixed mobile communications. Don’t leave them out of the process until the
end. Planning, training and additional budgeting may be needed.
3. Standardize on a platform, but look for support of open standards and common
technologies. Keeping everyone on the same handset will greatly improve IT’s ability
to support the technology, but make sure you’re positioned for future technologies by
selecting products already using open standards like SIP or devices that can be
upgraded easily e.g. Windows Mobile. (e.g. Motorola TEAM)
In conclusion, the 802.11 infrastructure is no longer a single application platform
and can be leveraged for a great deal more. However, IT must also realize that
solutions for VoWLAN and fixed mobile convergence may increase sales and cus-
tomer service responsiveness, but may not necessarily reduce infrastructure or
service expenses. Even if today you are only looking at WLAN for data,
VoWLAN, in-building cellular, or campus paging, look to a future where all of
these applications will be running over a consolidated radio infrastructure, but do
your homework and plan accordingly.
Richard Noonan, Wireless LAN Systems Engineer at CellularSpecialties, Inc., spent the past 13 years designing and implement-ing data networks for enterprise, industry, and research. Riding thetrend toward ubiquitous, persistent connectivity he now focuses onwireless systems and the transformational effect they are having onmodern communications. He falls asleep every night dreaming of afixed mobile convergence solution in every building
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802.11n Dethrones King EhternetBy Richard Noonan,
Cellular Specialties, Inc.
Pro-WAVTM 120 Extends Wi-Fi Signal forEnterprise and Home Wireless Networks
Luxul Wireless, a
provider of patented high-
performance wireless sig-
nal technologies, has
unveiled the Pro-WAV
120, an enterprise-class
wireless range extender
system for use with
802.11n Wireless Access
Points (WAPs). The Pro-
WAV 120 increases wire-
less coverage by a factor of up to 4-to-1, mak-
ing it a suitable solution for extending wireless
signal range and data throughput for office or
home environments where obstructions may
limit signal coverage. The Pro-WAV 120 is also
available for use with 802.11b/g networks.
A single Pro-WAV 120 can cover an office or
large-home of 10,000 square feet or more.
Utilizing Luxul patented technologies, the Pro-
WAV 120 more easily penetrates most office or
home walls, improving performance and signal
quality of customers’ wireless networks.
“The introduction of 802.11n has set cer-
tain performance expectations that oftentimes
have not been met or realized by the end
user,” said Tyler Crawford, CEO of Luxul
wireless. “The Pro-WAV 120 helps deliver
upon the promise of 802.11n.”
Packaged as a “plug and play” solution, the
Pro-WAV 120 includes the range extender sys-
tem, a Power Over-Ethernet (POE) injector,
power supply, mounting hardware and a Quick
Install Guide. The system can be easily mounted
to a wall, pole or ceiling. Weatherproof packag-
ing is also available for outdoor use.
Attend Luxul’s presentation at the
2009 Antenna Systems Conference.
See page 18 for more information.
AirWalk Introduces New CompactEnterprise Femtocell
AirWalk Communications has intro-
duced its EdgePoint PRO, a compact
enterprise femtocell that brings optimal
cellular service to enterprise offices and
other in-building facilities.
EdgePoint PRO is designed to assure
mobile phone users secure continuous
coverage and mobility in a variety of
enterprise settings, regardless of the
location’s proximity to the macro cellu-
lar network. The unit acts as a cellular access point and
plugs directly into an existing broadband connection to
extend 3G wireless CDMA services for voice and data.
The EdgePoint PRO leverages the enterprise’s
broadband link for backhaul which reduces
operators’ capital expenditures and maxi-
mizes macro network efficiencies.
With the 1xEV-DO EdgePoint PRO,
enterprises have a viable alternative to a
WiFi network. Users are able to use their
existing mobile phone or laptop with data
aircard to access high-speed data. In addi-
tion, the EdgePoint PRO in 1xRTT allows
users to rely on their mobile device as their
primary phone both inside and outside their workplace.
New ZigBee Healthcare Profile Helping People Live HealthierAnd Independent LivesNew standard provides a flexible framework to meet Continua Health Alliancerequirements for remote health and fitness monitoring
The ZigBee Alliance has completed develop-
ment of its ZigBee Health Care public application
profile. ZigBee Health Care will enable new ways
to help people live healthier and more independ-
ent lives. It can lower healthcare costs by provid-
ing a variety of remote health monitoring services promoting wellness and fitness
while also reducing in-patient stays, all without sacrificing convenience or mobility.
ZigBee Health Care provides a global standard for interoperable wireless devices
enabling secure and reliable monitoring and management of noncritical, low-acuity
healthcare services targeted at chronic disease management, obesity and ageing. ZigBee
Health Care is designed for use in homes, fitness centers, retirement communities, nurs-
ing homes and a variety of medical care facilities. Products using ZigBee Health Care
may be wearable, portable or fixed, depending on needs. ZigBee Health Care is designed
to meet the requirements of a diverse and global ecosystem of consumers, service
providers, care providers, payers, product manufacturers and policymakers. In addition,
ZigBee Health Care products can interact with the broader ecosystem of ZigBee wireless
technology devices that may be found in typical home and commercial settings.
ZigBee Health Care has a wide variety of features. Highlights include support to
help people age independently, manage chronic diseases, plus tools to promote overall
health and wellness, with security to fit each need. It also provides full support for
IEEE 11073 devices including glucometers, pulse oximeters, electrocardiographs,
weight scales, thermometers, blood pressure monitors and respirometers.
“Sensing and monitoring are the core of ZigBee’s mission, so it was logical for us
to create a solution designed to meet the needs and requirements of the Continua
Health Alliance and lay a foundation for long-term collaboration between our
Alliances,” said Dr. Robert F. Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. “ZigBee
Health Care gives fitness centers, medical care facilities and consumers the ability to
connect an almost unlimited number of health monitoring devices with ease and pri-
vacy. Our timing could not be better since the world is trying to care for a burgeoning
aging population while managing skyrocketing health care costs, and the ability to
monitor patient health from anywhere is a key tool in that effort.”
A recent report by ON World, “WSN for Healthcare” estimates that wireless sensor net-
works can reduce annual health care costs by US $25 billion by 2012. Much of that sav-
ings is derived by reducing hospitalizations and extending independent living for seniors.
NFC Implementation in Handsets on the Right Track with SWPBut Delays Still Expected
The chicken and egg scenario that has bogged down the embryonic NFC market
has taken steps forward in recent weeks. The mobile operators’ preference for the
Single Wire Protocol (SWP) form for NFC implementation received official endorse-
ment from the GSM Association last month. This followed the final ratification of the
standard and a signing of a memorandum of understanding with EMVCo. in
September. Now, some industry insiders are expecting large volume shipments of
NFC handsets in the second half of 2009.
However, IMS Research still forecasts that it will take more time than this for hand-
sets using the SWP variation of NFC to be available in any significant volume. The
latest data released by IMS Research shows that SWP NFC-enabled handsets will start
to ramp up in 2010 before gaining significant penetration and volumes in 2011 and
beyond. Whether this will be the long-term solution is yet to be determined though.
While SWP will account for the vast majority of shipments in the next four years, sev-
eral companies have developments for SIM-only NFC solutions, incorporating the RF,
microcontroller and secure element in the SIM card. These remain a medium-term
prospect but IMS Research predicts that they will grow quickly account for 25 percent
of the market in 2013 as operators work to maximise their position in the value chain.
“The natural design cycle of handsets means that launching NFC on any meaning-
ful scale will take up to nine months at best; but there will be a further period of time
as new handsets and the supporting infrastructure filter into the market place,” said
John Devlin, research director at IMS. “While this is manageable and can be planned
for, what is more unpredictable is the time required to turn well intentioned partner-
ships into workable relationships.”
“The support from all parties for NFC is high and the feedback from the trials has
been overwhelmingly positive,” said Devlin. “Often with a new service or technology
there is a period of learning and education for operators and end users. However, with
NFC services for payment, ticketing and the provision of information everyone is able
see immediate benefits. Where it breaks down is in how the business partners can best
agree to make money out of these services without stepping on each others’ toes. It is
natural that the operators will look at SIM-only solutions that will strengthen their
ability to control the NFC services available to their customers,” Devlin said.
TI to Provide Hardware/Software Solutions for StandardizedZigBee RF4CE Specification for RF Remote Controls
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) will be one of the first to deliver hardware and software
solutions for the new standardized ZigBee RF4CE specification for radio frequency
(RF)-based remote controls. TI’s portfolio of ZigBee RF4CE system-on-chip products
integrates an IEEE 802.15.4-compliant radio, MCU and flash memory, and an extensive
set of peripherals. TI is a key contributor to the development of the ZigBee RF4CE ver-
sion 1.0 specification, which will be available to ZigBee Alliance members this quarter.
ZigBee RF4CE is designed for a wide range of remotely-controlled audio/visual
consumer electronics products, such as televisions and set-top boxes. RF-based
remotes are faster and more reliable, and give consumers more freedom to operate
devices from greater distances, removing the line-of-sight barrier of today’s infrared
(IR) remotes. ZigBee RF4CE is the result of a recent agreement between the ZigBee
Alliance and the RF4CE Consortium.
Momentum in ZigBee Smart EnergyFuels $8 Million in New Financing
Fueled by the significant surge in the deployment
of smart meters, Ember Corp., a provider of ZigBee
wireless networking technology, has announced an
additional $8 million in funding from its primary
venture capital investors and strategic partners.
Polaris Venture Partners, GrandBanks Capital,
RRE Ventures, Vulcan Capital, DFJ ePlanet Ventures,
New Atlantic Ventures, WestLB Mellon Asset
Management (formerly West AM) and strategic part-
ners such as Chevron Technology Ventures and Stata
Venture Partners participated in the round. This new
round combined with existing investments from
STMicroelectronics, Hitachi Corp. and MIT bring the
total capital Ember has raised to $89 million.
The market for 802.15.4/ZigBee devices is expect-
ed to reach as high as 292 million units in 2012, up
from about 7 million units in 2007, according to
research firm, In-Stat. As part of the recently enacted
stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama,
over $49 billion was allocated to transform the
nation’s energy system, and over $17 billion of that
will be aimed at electric grid infrastructure upgrades.
This national financial commitment means signifi-
cant opportunity for Ember’s ZigBee technology.
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When choosing an antenna for any wireless application, there are a number of fac-
tors to take into consideration and many options available. One of the most popular
choices today is the high gain antenna with strong horizontal and vertical polarization
signal components. The commonly used antenna solutions like dipoles or F and
inverted F antennas have a deficiency in multipath rich environments. Dipoles, F or
inverted F antennas are, in most cases, vertically polarized radiating most of their
energy in the vertical polarization while radiating a negligible amount of energy in the
opposite polarization.
The dipole is the most commonly used antenna solution in wireless routers and
gateways. The dipole is a weak option in high multipath indoor environments or in an
outdoor urban or suburban environment with densely packed buildings. The dipole
has a well known, donut shaped radiation pattern. It is vertically polarized, radiating
most of the energy in the vertical polarization while radiating a negligible amount of
energy in the horizontal polarization. The dipole, commonly used for WLAN AP’s,
has a typical gain of about 2.1 dBi.
In multipath environments, the dipole has an omni pattern. This pattern is of little
help with multipath signals. Multipath signals commonly combine and form destruc-
tive or constructive interference. Compounding the problem is the horizontally polar-
ized multipath signals are ignored by the dipole. In the case where the interference is
constructive, it is beneficial only if it’s vertically polarized. What about the construc-
tive interference multipath that is horizontally polarized? Horizontally polarized mul-
tipath is surely ignored by the dipole.
An alternate approach is to find an antenna with an increased directivity and a good
balance between the gain in the horizontal and vertical polarizations. These are posi-
tional polarizations as defined by the position of the antenna. If the dipole is rotated
90°, such that the antenna’s longest side lays parallel to the plane of a table, the radiat-
ing polarization is now horizontal, yet there is still no energy in the opposite polariza-
tion. Pinyon’s antenna technology is an example
of an antenna providing good directivity and a
balanced gain between horizontally and vertical-
ly polarized signals. The PCB antenna is based
on a shorted resonant slot antenna technology.
This antenna’s gain is specified at 3.2±1 dBi.
The Pinyon antenna can be rotated 90° in the X-
Y plane and still radiate on both polarizations.
The measured directivity for this antenna is
6.4 dBi. An antenna with both polarizations, like
the Pinyon antenna, radiates equal amounts of
energy in both horizontal and vertical polariza-
tions and therefore has superior performance in
strong multipath environments. Polarization
diversity (both polarizations present) prevents
signal fade by preventing polarization mis-
matches. This is a very desirable characteristic
for an antenna since multipath is a result of sig-
nal reflections from the surrounding environ-
ment - walls, floors and ceilings.
This type of antenna design has another bene-
ficial characteristic. It has gain in both horizon-
tal as well as vertical polarizations. The dia-
gram of the antenna pattern first in the vertical
polarization and then in the horizontal polariza-
tion shows a remarkably well balanced pattern
with roughly equal gain in both polarizations.
The benefit of this balance speaks to the need
to capture both horizontally as well as vertically
polarized signals, especially in a multipath envi-
ronment. As a result, this antenna is equally adept at receiving vertical or horizontal
polarized signals. In a dipole, F or inverted F antenna the difference between the vertical
and horizontal polarizations can be as much as 10 db. This makes it very difficult for a
dipole, F or inverted F antenna to receive the
strongest signal in a multipath environment,
resulting in poor performance and eventually
loss of connectivity.
To better understand the radiation pattern
of this antenna, let’s look at a modeled pattern
of it. Fig 2 shows a three-dimensional render-
ing of the antenna model. The antenna has
two lobes emanating from each face of the
PCB. The 3 dB azimuth beam-width is meas-
ured at 170° and the 3 dB elevation beam-
width is 160° beam-width. The beam width
for this antenna is remarkably balanced.
Equipping a MIMO wireless router with antennas such as the Pinyon antenna is a
way to give that router an increased chance of capturing the signals reflected from
multiple directions and polarizations. 802.11n was specially geared toward achieving
spatial diversity. Using dipoles, with their weakness receiving horizontally polarized
signals, puts the AP at a systematic disadvantage. Horizontally polarized signals are
practically ignored. By using an antenna such as the Pinyon antenna, polarization
diversity is realized when viewed from the point of view of the signal reflections due
to the environment. This approach will increase the AP’s link stability and increase
data throughput with better link stability.
The added flexibility of polarization diversity is helpful in multi-floor premises. AP’s
will be more adept at transmitting a signal to multiple floors of a premise. With wireless
devices increasingly used for the delivery of video such as IPTV, this approach intro-
duces another way of providing additional link stability to a wireless system.
The introduction of MIMO technology-based wireless devices speaks to the indus-
try acceptance of importance in systematically dealing with multipath. The antenna
diversity that MIMO provides is the needed spatial diversity to effectively deal with
multipath. Using dipoles, which cannot transmit or receive horizontally polarized sig-
nals, in a MIMO system, is a built-in weakness that can be effectively addressed. By
using an antenna with good directivity that can deal with both vertically and horizon-
tally polarized constructive signals with equal ease is the solution.
Gerardo Gonzalez is the managing director of Sales for Reno,Nevada-based Pinyon Technologies, Inc. He brings more than 20 yearsof experience in technical sales and sales management in the strategicand consultative sales process necessary for developing strategic andlong term customer partnerships. He also brings experience in market-ing, networking and telecom integrated circuit solutions to industryleading companies. Gonzalez holds a bachelor of science in ElectricalEngineering and an arts bachelor for Spanish Literature from Stanford University.
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Choosing the Right Antenna for Your Wireless Application: By Gerardo Gonzalez, Pinyon Technologies, Inc.
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The WiMAX Tipping Point: Highly Configurable AntennaSolutions at Low Cost
Martin Mannion,VP of Advanced Technology,
Antenna Products Group, PCTEL
Waking the Venture Capital World to the Importance &Value of Antenna Innovation:What VCs Focus on and How to Attract Capital
John Dooley, Managing Director, Jarvinian Venture Fund
Comparing Handset Antenna Implementation ChallengesBetween WiMAX and LTE
Paul Tornatta, Chief Technical Officer, SkyCross
A Technical Primer on Near-Field Electromagnetic Ranging
Dr. Hans Schantz, Chief Technical Officer,The Q-Track Corp.
Bridging the Manufacturing Gap Between Macro and MicroTo Build Complex, Miniature, Dielectric Cell Phone Antennas
Arthur Chait, President & CEO, EoPlex Technologies
Design of UHF RFID Systems with the Aid ofComputational Electromagnetics
Dr. CJ Reddy, President, EM Software & Systems, Inc.
Are You Sitting on a Gold Mine? Turning Patent Expenses Into Profit
Shane Hunter, Partner, Townsend and Townsend and Crew
Accelerating Over-the-Air Testing of Devices withSmall Antennas: An Alternative Approach to AntennaPattern Measurements
Jeffrey Fordham,Vice President, MI Technologies
Leveraging New Technologies to Extend Performance ofExisting Wireless Infrastructure
Tyler Crawford, CEO & Director, Luxul Wireless
The Future of Carbon Nanotubes in Wireless Applications
Dr. David Mast, Professor, University of Cincinnati
Standard 7-Band Surface Mount Loop Antenna PromisesPotential for Slim Mobile Phones
Marc Harper, Principal Antenna Designer, Antenova
Cross-Layer Design of Smart Antenna Systems Nick Buris, Manager, Microwave Technologies Research Lab,
Motorola Labs
Utilizing the Secondary Spectrum Market to EnhanceWireless Network Performance
Rick Rotondo, CMO & Co-Founder, Spectrum Bridge
The Migration to LTE and the Impact on Infrastructure
Jack MacLeod, Principal VP and CTO, Bechtel Communications
Reducing Cost of Ownership Through Innovative AntennaTechnology - A Panel Discussion
Bob Peterson, CEO, Broadband Antenna Tracking SystemsERF Wireless - Speaker to be Announced
Harris Corporation - Speaker to be Announced
Antennas for Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Applications
Jeff Shamblin,VP of Advanced Technology, Ethertronics, Inc.
Stay-Tuned: More Sessions to Come.
Detailed session descriptions are available online at www.antennasonline.com/AST-Conf09/ast09_program.php
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September 1-2, 2009
Hyatt Regency Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Preliminary Program Unveiled for 2009 Antenna Systems ConferenceFeaturing more than 35 technical presentations, the 2009 Antenna Systems Conference is the premier event for OEM
design engineers, end-users of products that utilize antennas and antenna technology, systems engineers looking to
reduce costs and improve performance, antenna manufacturers, RF engineers and managers, component providers, com-
munication systems operators and wireless professionals looking to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in
antenna and related technology for a variety of industries and applications.
Antenna performance, design and implementation are becoming increasingly important as networks expand, consumer
electronics continue to shrink in size and new technology standards emerge. Whether you’ve attended this conference
before, or are considering it for the first time, we guarantee you’ll find solutions and ideas that will broaden your over-
all perspective, while also addressing many of your immediate needs.
Join us in downtown Philadelphia for twoaction-packed days of networking,
technical discussions and cheese-steaks.
PRELMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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CONFERENCE SHORT-COURSES ANNOUNCED
Antennas for Wireless Communications: Basic Principles &
System Applications This half-day short course will present the basic principles of antennas as applied
to wireless communication systems. The fundamental types of antennas (electrically
small, resonant, broadband and aperture) will be discussed, including examples of
popular antennas for base stations and for satellite, vehicular and handheld terminals.
Array antenna basics will be introduced. Special considerations for popular systems
such as cellular radio and ultra-wideband radio will be presented. The presentation
will conclude with a photo presentation of antennas in practice.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Warren Stutzman, Virginia Tech & Maxtena, Inc.
Dr. Warren Stutzman has been Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering at Virginia Tech for 39 years, including positions as
department head, and as founding director of the Virginia Tech Antenna
Group. He is also with Maxtena, Inc. He is the author of a leading
antenna text book and has published more than 80 journal articles and
made more than 200 technical presentations. Dr. Stutzman has twice won the
Wheeler best applications paper in the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and
Propagation. He has held several IEEE positions, including President of the
Antennas and Propagation Society. He is Fellow of the IEEE and an IEEE Third
Millennium Medal Winner.
Smart Antennas: Principles & Applications This half-day short course will present the basic principles of smart antennas and
how they are deployed today. General field of smart antennas will be covered with
an emphasis on "multi-beam" antennas.
Polarization, pattern, space and selection diversity techniques as well as MIMO
implementation will be addressed with respect to WiFi, WiMax and ZigBee applica-
tions. Peripheral hardware and software that enable operations of the smart antennas
will also be discussed. The short course will conclude with live demonstrations of
two smart antennas using WiFi and ZigBee hardware.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Tayfun Ozdemir, CTO, Monarch Antenna
Dr. Ozdemir is the CTO of Monarch Antenna, Inc., a Delphi spin-off
focused on commercializing the Self-Structuring Antenna (SSA) tech-
nology for consumer and industrial wireless markets such as laptops,
cell-phones, and wireless sensors. Prior to joining Monarch Antenna
Inc., he was the founder and President of Virtual EM Inc., an R&D house focusing
on developing virtual prototyping tools for antennas and microwave circuits. Dr.
Ozdemir holds a patent on a planar integrated antenna and has over 20 years of
experience in antenna design and manufacturing. He published 6 journal papers,
made over 35 conference presentations, and serves as the Chair of the AP/MTT/ED
Chapter of the Southeast Michigan Section of IEEE.
Securing Your Patent Rights: A Practical Guide to Working with Patent Attorneys and the Realities ofNavigating a Patent Through the United States Patent Office
Attendees will learn how to implement a successful patent strategy, through: best
practices for interracting with patent attorneys to control costs and improve quality
of the company's patents; setting patenting strategies based on company objectives
(e.g., product manufacture, acquisition, revenue generation from patents); and
knowing what to expect from the Patent Office to avoid surprises in the patenting
process. Attendees will also be given a brief introduction to patents so that knowl-
edge of patents is not a prerequisite.
INSTRUCTOR:
Shane Hunter, Partner, Townsend and Towsend and Crew, LLP
Shane Hunter is partner at Townsend and Townsend and Crew, LLP.
He is a patent attorney who helps companies achieve their business
goals by providing legal advice in the context of their business objec-
tives. Leveraging a BSEE with a minor in business, an MSEE with a
specialty in electromagnetics, three years of antenna design engineer
experience, a law degree, and more than 12 years of legal experience, he counsels
billion-dollar companies to start-ups and individuals to develop intellectual property
portfolios and to enforce and defend intellectual property. Instead of just obtaining
patents, Shane provides comprehensive advice to advance a business by maximizing
the value of its intellectual property.
The following short-courses will take place August 31st at the Hyatt
Regency Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, Pa., the day before the
2009 Antenna Systems Conference.
For more information or to register, please visit
www.antennasonline.com/AST-Conf09/ast09_workshops.php
or contact Jeremy Martin at [email protected].
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2009 ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE20
AnnAnnual Resourual Resource Guide ce Guide A ComprehensivA Comprehensive Listing of Mane Listing of Manufacturerufacturer s and Suppliers and Supplier ssFFor or All All YYour our Antenna NeedsAntenna Needs
Antenna Manufacturers3G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.20Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.20Airborne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.20Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Basestation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Bi-Directional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Broadband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Cellular. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Embedded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22EMC Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Fractal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22GPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22High Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22In-Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.22Loop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.22Low Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.23Low Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.23M2M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.23Marine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.23Microcell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.23Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.23Military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.23Millimeterwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Mobile/Whips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Omnidirectional. . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Parabolic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Planar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Portable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24
Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24RFID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.24Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Telemetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Vehicular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Wideband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24WiMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24Wireless / Wireless LAN . . . . . . p.24Yagi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.24
Antenna SuppliersAbsorbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Analyzers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Attenuators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Combiners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Composites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Concealment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Couplers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Design Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Diplexers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26
Dividers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Duplexers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26Feeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.26Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.26Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26ICs / Semiconductors. . . . . . . . p.28Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Isolators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Lightning Protection. . . . . . . . . p.28Manufacturing/Fabrications . . p.28Masts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.28Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Moldings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Mounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Oscillators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28PCB Prototyping. . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Positioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Radomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Receive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Repeaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Safety Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.28Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Shelters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28 Site Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Splitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Testing Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . p.28Testing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . p.29Towers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.29Waveguides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.29
3G3G Solutions Inc. www.3gsolutions.net
Acceleware Corp www.acceleware.com
Advanced Antenna www.advancedantenna.com
Agile RF www.agilematerials.com
Amphenol T&M Antennas www.tmantennas..com
Chelton Inc www.cheltoninc.com
EM Software & Systems www.feko.info
European Antennas Ltd
www.european-antennas.co.uk
Huber+Suhner, Inc. www.hubersuhnerinc.com
KMW Communications www.kmwcomm.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
KMW Communications www.kmwcomm.com
Monarch Antenna Inc www.monarchantenna.com
Novatel Wireless Inc www.novatelwireless.com
PCTEL Inc www.antenna.pctel.com
Pharad LLC www.pharad.com
Signal Antenna Systems Inc www.signalantenna.com
Smarteq Wireless AB www.smarteq.com
Stella Doradus www.stelladoradus.com
Taoglas Ltd www.taoglas.com
TenXc Wireless www.tenxc.com
Tyco Electronics www.antenna.tycoelectronics.com
ACTIVEACE Technology www.aceteq.com
Advanced Wireless Technology Solutions
www.awtsolutions.com
AeroAntenna Technology www.aeroantenna.com
AH Systems www.AHSystems.com
Antcom Corp www.antcom.com
Antenex Inc www.lairdtech.com
Antenna Research Associates Inc www.ara-inc.com
ARC Wireless Solutions www.arcwireless.net
Antenna Factor www.antennafactor.com
Astron Wireless www.astronwireless.comt
Cellular Specialties Inc www.cellularspecialties.com
EDO Corp www.nycedo.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
Ethertronics Inc www.ethertronics.com
Fractal Antenna Systems www.fractenna.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
JEM Engineering www.jemengineering.com
Micro-Ant Inc www.micro-ant.com
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd www.mtiwe.com
Powerwave Technologies www.powerwave.com
Radiall GmbH www.radialllarsen.com
Spectrant LLC www.spectrant.com
AIRBORNEAeroAntenna Technology www.aeroantenna.com
Antenna Associates Inc www.antennaassociates.com
Antenna Research Associates Inc www.ara-inc.com
Cuming Microwave Corp www.cumingmw.com
Dayton Granger Inc www.daytongranger.com
DRS Codem Systems Inc www.drs-cs.com
EDO Corp www.nycedo.com
Lemos International www.lemosint.com
Lockheed Martin Corp www.lockheedmartin.com
Malibu Research Assoc. www.maliburesearch.com
MegaPhase www.megaphase.com
MegaWave Corp www.megawave.com
Micro-Ant Inc www.micro-ant.com
mWAVE Industries www.mwavellc.com
Paratek Microwave Inc www.paratek.com
Pinyon Technologies www.pinyontech.com
Renair Antennae Ltd www.renair.co.uk
Starling Advanced Comm. www.starling-com.com
Twin Antennas www.twinantennas.com
Tyco Electronics www.antenna.tycoelectronics.com
USDigiComm Corp www.usdigicomm.com
Zhida Co, Ltd www.zda-antenna.com
Zinwave Ltd www.zinwave.com
Antenna Manufacturers
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A.H. Systems, Inc.
9710 Cozyroft Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-998-0223
www.AHSystems.com
A.H. Systems manufactures a complete line of
individually calibrated EMC Test Antennas (from
100Hz- 40 GHz) and Current Probes that satisfy
FCC, MIL-STD VDE, IEC and SAE testing stan-
dards. A.H. Systems also provides Accessories,
Preamplifiers and High Frequency Low-Loss
cables that compliment other EMC testing equip-
ment used to complete the requirements for a test
facility. We provide rental and recalibration serv-
ices for most of our antennas and current probes,
including others manufactured worldwide.
Delivering high quality products with prompt
technical support for the entire product line are
goals we strive to achieve including next-day, on-
time delivery.
Anatech Electronics, Inc.
70 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
Sam Benzacar
973-772-4242
www.anatechelectronics.com
Anatech Electronics, Inc. (AEI), designs and manu-
factures custom RF and microwave filters, as well
as other active and passive RF and microwave com-
ponents for commercial, aerospace & defense, and
industrial applications. AEI products include LC,
ceramic, cavity, crystal, SAW, distributed element,
and helical filters in Chebyshev, Butterworth, ellip-
tic and flat group delay topologies, as well as propri-
etary designs that combine classic topologies to pro-
duce an optimized solution. The types of filters
offered are, Bandpass filters, Lowpass, Highpass,
Bandstop, Duplexers, Diplexers, Triplexers, and
Combiners. Other related products are also pro-
duced; such as Directional couplers, Power dividers,
Circulators, and Voltage tuned filters.
Antenna Factor
159 Ort Lane
Merlin, OR 97532
Paul True
541-956-0931
www.antennafactor.com
Antenna Factor is a world leader in cost-effec-
tive antennas and RF connectors. Standard and
custom products are available to support a wide
variety of OEM applications. Whether you are
looking for extensive support and design assis-
tance or just a cost effective standard antenna,
Antenna Factor can help.
Antenna Products Corporation
101 SE 25th Ave.
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Phil Park
940-325-3301
www.antennaproducts.com
Antenna Products Corporation is an established
industry leader with over 60 years of innovative
designs, quality fabrication, on-time deliveries and
excellent customer service. Antenna Products' anten-
nas cover the RF spectrum from 2 MHz to 6 GHz and
support countless mission critical military, air / sea
navigation, ILS and voice / data communications
applications. The Company manufactures a complete
line of high performance, commercial, emergency,
tactical and FIPS 140-2 certified Military Mesh
Radios. The "True Mesh" network system is easy to
deploy, operate and manage using it's Intelligent
Routing Software (IRS). IRS makes the mesh net-
work self-tuning, self-healing and pre-configures net-
work nodes and IP addresses. The Company also
manufactures towers and ladder fall prevention
devices.
AR RF/Microwave
Instrumentation
160 School House Road
Souderton PA 18964
215-723-8181
www.ar-worldwide.com
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation manufactures
and distributes the following products for EMC,
Wireless and beyond:
• RF Power Amplifiers, 1 - 100,000 watts, dc - 1 GHz
• Solid State Microwave Amplifiers, 1 - 800 watts,
0.8 - 18 GHz
• TWTAAmplifiers, 10 - 10,000 watts, 0.8 - 45 GHz
• Antennas, including log periodics and horn antennas,
1 - 15,000 watts, 10 kHz - 50 GHz
• Transient Generators
• EMC Test Systems & Software
• Laser Powered & Battery Powered Field Probes &
Field Monitor
• Test Accessories
ARC Technologies, Inc.
11 Chestnut St.
Amesbury, MA 01913
Mackenzie O'Connell
978-388-2993
www.arc-tech.com
ARC Technologies Inc. manufactures
microwave, RF and EMI absorption materials
for the electronics, telecom, automotive,
medical, defense and computer industries.
Products include ARC s new ultra-thin Wave-
X low-frequency, near-field absorbers,
extruded absorber cable, frequency-specific
and broadband absorbers, injection molded
EMI absorbers, lossy foams, liquid systems,
radar absorbing structures, chip caps and
extruded absorber profiles. ARC products are
distributed worldwide.
Atlantic Concealment LLC
201 U.S. Route 1 - Box 162
Scarborough, ME 04074
Peter Sturdivant
207-510-4910
www.atlantic-concealment.com
Atlantic Concealment, L.L.C. is headquartered in
Scarborough, ME with fabrication facilities located
in Windham, ME. The company designs, engineers
and manufactures innovative wireless site conceal-
ment solutions for wireless carriers seeking conceal-
ment options that meet the zoning requirements of
specific markets and RF requirements that network
engineers demand. These products and designs fea-
ture extremely low-loss electrical characteristics
while exhibiting architectural elements and features
that meet the needs of the most demanding property
owners. Atlantic Concealment designs are a cost
effective alternative to other solutions on the market
today.Atlantic Concealment fabricates RF Friendly
Faux Chimneys, Louvers, Steeples, Screen walls,
and VentStack products.
Crystek Corporation
12730 Commonwealth Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Luiz Oricchio
800-237-3061
www.crystek.com
Crystek Corporation® is a leading manufacturer of
Frequency Control Products – quartz crystals, XOs
(clock oscillators), TCXOs (temperature compen-
sated oscillators), VCOs (voltage controlled oscilla-
tors), VCXOs (voltage controlled crystal oscilla-
tors), and TCVCXOs (temperature compensated
voltage controlled oscillators). Founded in 1958,
Crystek’s capabilities include custom manufactur-
ing of quartz crystal and oscillators from quartz bars
through packaged and tested finished products.
Crystek’s facilities include climate controlled man-
ufacturing plants and state-of-the-art product valida-
tion centers. Crystek’s on-site warehousing facility
boasts an inventory of more than five million items,
which allows the company to respond to most cus-
tomer requests on a next-day basis.
CST of America, Inc.
492 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 505
Framingham, MA 01701
Jonathan Oakley
508-665-4400
www.cst.com
CST develops and markets high performance soft-
ware for the simulation of EM fields in all frequen-
cy bands. Its products allow you to characterize,
design and optimize electromagnetic devices
before going into the lab or measurement chamber.
This can help save substantial costs especially for
new or cutting edge products, reduce design risk,
and improve overall performance and profitability.
CST's flagship product, CST MICROWAVE STU-
DIO®, enables the fast and accurate 3D electro-
magnetic simulation of high frequency devices
such as antennas, filters and multi-layer structures.
CST's customers operate in industries as diverse as
Telecommunications, Defense, Automotive,
Electronics, and Medical Equipment.
AUTOMOTIVEETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Ficosa www.ficosa.com
Laird Technologies www.lairdtech.com
Soligie www.soligie.com
BASESTATIONAble Communications Co.
www.ablecommunications.com
Advantech www.advantechAMT.ca
AeroAntenna Technology www.aeroantenna.com
Andrew Corp www.andrew.com
Antcom Corp www.antcom.com
Antenna Associates Inc www.antennaassociates.com
Antenna Products Corp. www.antennaproducts.com
Antetec Technologies, Ltd www.antetec.com
Apogee Industries, Inc.
www.apogeeindustriesinc.com
ARC Wireless Solutions www.arcwireless.net
Array Solutions www.arraysolutions.com
Astron Wireless www.astronwireless.com
ATCi www.atci.com
Auden Technology www.auden.com
Avago Technologies www.avagotech.com
Ball Wireless Communications Products
www.ballwireless.com
Bluewave Antenna Systems
www.bluewaveantenna.com
Bradshaw Communication Systems www.bcstech.com
CalAmp www.calamp.com
Chelton Inc www.cheltoninc.com
CLP Industries Ltd www.cclp.co.il
Comtelco Industries, Inc www.comtelcoantennas.com
Cushcraft Corp. www.cushcraft.com
Deltenna Ltd www.deltenna.com
Dielectric Communications www.dielectric.com
Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products, Inc.
www.eccosorb.com
EMS Wireless www.ems-t.com
ERA Technology Ltd www.era.co.uk
EMS Wireless www.ems-t.com
European Antennas Co.
www.european-antennas.co.uk
Fractus SA www.fractus.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
Global Microwave Systems Inc www.gmsinc.com
Huber+Suhner, Inc www.hubersuhnerinc.com
Hutton Communications www.huttononline.com
Jaybeam Wireless Inc www.jaybeamwireless.com
Kathrein Inc, Scala Div www.kathrein-scala.com
KMW Communications www.kmwcomm.com
Linx Technologies www.linxtechnologies.com
Lucent Technologies www.lucent.com
Mann Wireless www.mannwireless.com
Mars Antennas www.mars-antennas.com
Maxrad Inc www.maxrad.com
MegaPhase www.megaphase.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
New-Tronics Antenna www.new-tronics.com
Pacific Wireless www.pacwireless.com
PCTEL, Inc. www.pctel.com
Phazar Antenna Corp www.phazar.com
Phoenix Antenna Systems Ltd.
www.phoenixantennas.com
Powerwave Technologies www.powerwave.com
Racal Antennas Ltd www.racalantennas.com
SAMCO Antennas, Inc www.samcoantennas.com
Samsung Telecommunications America
www.samsung.com
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
Stella Doradus www.stelladoradus.com
SWE-DISH Satellite Systems www.swe-dish.com
TACO Communications
www.tacocommunications.com
Telewave Inc www.telewave.com
TIL-TEK Antennas Inc www.tiltek.com
BI-DIRECTIONALSkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
Starling Advanced Comm. www.starling-com.com
BLUETOOTHAcceleware Corp www.acceleware.com
Antenova Ltd www.antenova.com
Ethertronics Inc www.ethertronics.com
Lemos International www.lemosint.com
Linx Technologies www.linxtechnologies.com
LXE Inc www.lxe.com
PC Specialties www.pcsitexas.com
Pinyon Technologies www.pinyontech.com
Poynting Antennas www.poynting.co.za
Ultratek Communications www.ultratekcom.com
WP Wireless www.wp-wireless.com
BROADBANDADC www.adc.com
AH Systems Inc www.ahsystems.com
Alvarion Inc www.alvarion.com
Anadigics Inc www.anadigics.com
Applied EM Inc www.appliedem.com
Cooper Antennas Ltd www.cooperantennas.com
Dayton Granger Inc www.daytongranger.com
Directed Perception www.dperception.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Radio Frequency Systems www.rfsworld.com
Smarteq Wireless AB www.smarteq.com
TenXc Wireless www.tenxc.com
ViaSat Inc www.viasat.com
Zeland Software Inc www.zeland.com
BROADCASTAdvanced Satellite www.advancedsatellite.tv
AEA Technology www.aeatechnology.com
Ansoft Corp www.ansoft.com
Broadcast Microwave Service www.bms-inc.com
CelPlan Technologies Inc www.celplan.com
Dielectric Communications www.dielectric.com
Jampro Antennas www.jampro.com
Jaybeam Antennas www.jaybeam.com
Pacific Wireless www.pacwireless.com
Patriot Antenna Systems www.seapatriot.com
Swe-Dish www.swe-dish.com
Taiyo-Yuden www.t-yuden.com
CELLULARAcom Communications Corp.
www.cellcom.com.tw
Andrew Wireless Solutions
www.commscope/andrew
Antenna Products Corp. www.antennaproducts.com
Antenova Inc. www.antenova.com
Astron Wireless Technologies
www.astronwireless.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Phazar Antenna Corp www.phazar.com
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
EMBEDDEDAgile RF www.agilematerials.com
Antenna Factor www.antennafactor.com
Antenova Inc. www.antenova.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
Ethertronics www.ethertronics.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
Linx Technologies www.linxtechnologies.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Monarch Antenna Inc www.monarchantenna.com
Perlos www.perlos.com
SkyCross, Inc. www.skycross.com
Tyco Electronics www.antenna.tycoelectronics.com
EMC TESTAgilent Technologies www.agilent.com
AH Systems Inc. www.ahsystems.com
Antenna Research Associates Inc www.ara-inc.com
AR-RF Microwave Instruments
www.ar-worldwide.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Instruments for Industry Inc www.ifi.com
Spectrant LLC www.spectrant.com
Telewave Inc www.telewave.com
Zeland Software Inc www.zeland.com
FRACTALAstron Wireless www.astronwireless.com
CLP Industries Ltd www.clp.co.il
Fractal Antenna Systems www.fractenna.com
Fractus SA www.fractus.com
GPSAntenna Factor www.antennafactor.com
Antenova Inc. www.antenova.com
Applied EM Inc www.appliedem.com
Dayton Granger Inc www.daytongranger.com
E/M Wave Inc www.emwaveinc.com
EM Software & Systems www.feko.info
European Antennas Ltd.
www.european-antennas.co.uk
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
Haigh-Farr Inc www.haigh-farr.com
Lemos International www.lemosint.com
Maxtena, Inc. www.maxtena.com
Mobile Mark, Inc. www.mobilemark.com
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products
www.specemc.com/antennas_assemblies
TESSCO Technologies Inc www.tessco.com
HIGH POWERAH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
Andrew Wireless Solutions
www.commscope/andrew
ARC Wireless Solutions www.arcwireless.net
Chelton Microwave Corp www.cheltonmicrowave.com
Craftech Industries Inc www.craftechind.com
EDO Corp www.edocorp.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
ERA Technology Ltd www.era.co.uk
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Hi-Q-Antennas www.hiqantennas.com
Microwave Specialty Co
www.microwavespecialty.com
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd www.mtiwe.com
IN-BUILDINGAirWay Technologies Inc www.airway.com
Antenex Inc www.antenex.com
Astron Wireless www.astronwireless.com
Comtelco Industries, Inc www.comtelcoantennas.com
CSI, Inc. www.cellularspecialties.com
Cushcraft Corp www.cushcraft.com
EMS Wireless www.ems-t.com
Innerwireless Inc www.innerwireless.com
Kenbotong Communications Ltd
www.kenbotong.com
LGC Wireless www.lgcwireless.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
NextG Networks www.nextgnetworks.net
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
Thermax www.thermaxcdt.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
LOOPAH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
Cuming Microwave Corp www.cumingcorp.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
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LOW POWERAntenna Factor www.antennafactor.com
CSIRO ICT Centre www.cisro.au
DMS Wireless www.dmswireless.com
GreenPeak Technologies www.greenpeak.com
Huber+Suhner, Inc. www.hubersuhnerinc.com
Monarch Antenna Inc www.monarchantenna.com
Panorama Antennas Ltd www.panorama.co.uk
QuinStar Technology Inc www.quinstar.com
Radiall www.radiall.com
Rohde & Schwarz www.rohde-schwarz.com
Tyco Electronics www.antenna.tycoelectronics.com
Wi-Sys Communications Inc www.wi-sys.com
LOW PROFILEAstron Wireless www.astronwireless.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
EM/Wave, Inc. www.emwaveinc.com
L3 Communications www.l-3com.com/randtron.
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Starling Advanced Comm. www.starling-com.com
M2MMobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
MARINEAeroAntenna Technology www.aeroantenna.com
Antcom Corp www.antcom.com
A.R.A. Technologies www.aratech-inc.com
EDO Antenna Products www.edocorp.com
ERA Technology Ltd. www.era.co.uk
Kathrein Inc, Scala Div www.kathrein-scala.com
KVH Industries, Inc www.kvh.com
M² Antenna Systems Inc www.m2inc.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Naval Electronics Inc www.naval.com
Pacific Wireless www.pacwireless.com
Shakespeare EPG www.shakespeare-ce.com
MICROCELLAntenna Products Corp. www.antennaproducts.com
CelPlan Technologies Inc www.celplan.com
KMW Communications www.kmwcomm.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Phazar Antenna Corp. www.phazar.com
MICROWAVEAcceleware Corp www.acceleware.com
AH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
Anaren Microwave, Inc www.anaren.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products, Inc.
www.eccosorb.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Instruments For Industry www.ifi.com
Orbit - The Microwave Vision Group
www.microwavevision.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
TICRA www.ticra.com
USDigiComm Corp www.usdigicomm.com
Vector Fields Ltd www.vectorfields.com
MILITARYAgile RF www.agilematerials.com
AH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
Antenna Associates Inc www.antennaassociates.com
Antenna Research Associates Inc www.ara-inc.com
Astron Wireless www.astronwireless.com
EM Software & Systems www.feko.info
Millitech Inc www.millitech.com
Norsat International Inc www.norsat.com
PCTEL Inc www.antenna.pctel.com
Transformational Security
www.powerfulsecurity.com
Electro-Metrics Corp.
231 Enterprise Road
Johnstown, NY 12095
518-762-2600
www.electro-metrics.com
Electro-Metrics Corp. is a leading manufacturer of
antennas and sensors for communications security,
EMI/EMC, cellular SATCOM and other wireless
applications. Our family of antennas and sensors
cover frequencies from 10Hz to 40GHz and higher.
Broadband antennas and sensors are our specialty,
but we readily provide custom units for special appli-
cations both for transmitting and receiving. We nor-
mally have the antennas you need readily available at
competitive prices. We have provided outstanding
support for our products for over 40 years.
ETS-Lindgren
1301 Arrow Point Drive
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Dale Stone
512-531-6400
www.ets-lindgren.com
ETS-Lindgren is the leading supplier of RF and
Microwave test systems and equipment. Products
include antennas, shielded test cells, chamber
systems, multi-axis positioners, fixed length
dipoles, antenna measurement software and sys-
tems and more. Please contacts us at
512.531.6400, or visit our website at www.ets-
lindgren.com.
Galtronics Corporation Ltd.
PO Box 1589
Tiberias, 14115 Israel
Kent Paisley
+972-4-673-9777
www.galtronics.com
Galtronics (est. 1978) is one of the world’s leading
manufacturing and design specialists in RF antenna
system solutions for the wireless industry.
Galtronics is a global company located close to you
in Israel, China, Korea, Taiwan and USA. With our
unique simulation techniques, dedicated advanced
research center and our vertically integrated manu-
facturing facilities, you can depend on Galtronics to
provide you and your customers with the world's
most cost effective antenna system solution.
Wherever you look in the industry – notebooks, PC
Cards, access points, cellular handsets, two-way
radios, telematics, M2M, infrastructure - you’ll find
our standard and customized antenna solutions set-
ting new benchmarks for mechanical integrity and
RF performance.
Kenbotong Communication Ltd.
Kenbotong Building, Changrong Rd
Foshan, Guangdong, China
+86 757 8221 9788
www.kenbotong.com
Established in 1985, Foshan, China, Kenbotong
Communication Ltd. (KBT) is one of the largest commu-
nication antenna manufacturers and exporters in Asia. Our
main office, KenbotongBuilding, located in Foshan's high-
tech region, spans 9 stories and occupies over 9,000 square
meters (100,000 sq ft). KBT also has over 19 branch
offices including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and other
parts of China and USA.
Currently KBT produces over 1000 antennas and anten-
na related products. KBT's latest antenna products
include 2.4/4.9/5.1/5.5/5.8GHz WLAN,WiFi antennas,
1.5/2.6/3.5GHz WiMAX,fixed wireless access antennas.
Other antenna products include: 3G, SCDMA, CDMA,
GSM,PHS and PCS base station antennas, repeater
antennas, indoor coverage antennas, wireless public
telephone antennas and passive components such as
splitter, coupler, etc. KBT is also authorized to sell
power meter, dummy loads, surge lightning protector
etc. for Japanese Diamond, U.S.A. Bird and Telewave.
Lemos International
1275 Post Road Suite A-12
Fairfield, CT 06824
Dan Lemos
203-254-1531
www.lemosint.com
Lemos International is a leading supplier of
active and passive electronic devices that support
a variety of commercial wireless applications. We
provide high-performance, competitively priced
products to manufacturers of advanced wireless
equipment, focusing our resources on commer-
cial and industrial wireless applications ranging
from medical, security, gaming, POS, and indus-
trial controls, etc. With quality products and com-
prehensive customer service as the keys to suc-
cess in this industry, Lemos International contin-
ues to be at the forefront of emerging technolo-
gies and advanced products.
Mobile Mark, Inc.
3900-B River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176
847-671-6690.
800-648-2800
www.mobilemark.com
Mobile Mark, Inc. is a leading supplier of antennas to
wireless companies throughout the world. The company
offers innovative designs, quality manufacturing and
reliable performance.
Mobile Mark designs and manufactures antennas for 700
MHz – 10 GHz. Typical applications include: GPS
(Fleet Management, Tracking & Telematics), M2M
(machine-to-machine), Cellular Voice & Data (GSM,
GPRS, EV-DO & EDGE), Wi-Fi/802.11, WiMAX,
RFID, DSRC 5.9 GHz and Public Safety 700 MHz & 4.9
GHz. Product line includes site, mobile and device
antennas.
Custom designs available for OEM production. Mobile
Mark can take a project from initial conception through
to final design. Design resources include state-of-the-art
computer modeling, recently upgraded antenna testing
facilities, anechoic chamber and test range.
MILLIMETERWAVEAndrew Wireless Solutions
www.commscope.com/andrew
Antcom Corp www.antcom.com
Atlantic MicrowaveLtd.
www.atlanticmicrowave.co.uk
Ball Wireless www.ballwireless.com
BEI Precision Systems & Space Co
www.beiprecision.com
Chelton Microwave www.cheltonmicrowave.com
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc www.fractenna.com
L-3 Randtron Antenna Systems
www.L-3com.com/randtron
Malibu Research Assoc. www.maliburesearch.com
Microwave Engineering Corp.
www.microwaveeng.com
Phazar Antenna Corp www.phazar.com
Stella Doradus www.stelladoradus.com
MOBILE / WHIPSAmphenol T&M Antennas www.tmantennas.com
Antenex Inc www.antenex.com
Aura Communications www.auracomm.com
Dielectric Communications www.dielectric.com
EM/Wave, Inc. www.emwaveinc.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
Maxtena, Inc. www.maxtena.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Nokia Mobile Phones www.nokia.com
PCTEL, Inc. www.pctel.com
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
www.sonyericsson.com
OMNIDIRECTIONALAmphenol T&M Antennas www.tmantennas.com
Antenna Products Corp. www.antennaproducts.com
ATCi www.atci.net
Bluewave Antenna Systems
www.bluewaveantenna.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Jaybeam Wireless Inc www.jaybeamwireless.com
Kenbotong Communications Ltd
www.kenbotong.com
Maxtena, Inc. www.maxtena.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Phazar Antenna Corp www.phazar.com
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
PARABOLICATCi www.atci.net
Cuming Microwave Corp. www.cumingmw.com
Kenbotong Communications Ltd
www.kenbotong.com
TICRA www.ticra.com
Winncom Technology www.winncom.com
PLANARAntenna Associates Inc www.antennaassociates.com
Antenna Factor www.antennafactor.com
Antenna Plus LLC www.antennaplus.com
COMSOL Inc www.comsol.com
Linx Technologies www.linxtechnologies.com
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products
www.specemc.com/antennas_assemblies
PORTABLEAH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
Antenova Ltd. www.antenova.com
ATCi www.atci.net
EM/Wave, Inc. www.emwaveinc.com
Lemos International www.lemosint.com
Nearson Inc. www.nearson.com
Shining Star Enterprises www.shiningstarent.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
RADARAntenna Research Associates Inc www.ara-inc.com
Applied Radar, Inc www.appliedradar.com
ASR Technologies Inc.
www.asrtechnologiesinc.com
Dynamic Signal Inc www.dynamicsignal.com
e2v Technologies www.e2vtechnologies.com
Easat Antennas Ltd www.easat.co.uk
ERA Technology Ltd www.era.co.uk
Globecomm Systems Inc
www.globecommsystems.com
JEM Engineering www.jemengineering.com
L-3 Randtron Antenna Systems
www.L-3com.com/randtron
Lemos International www.lemosint.com
mWAVE Industries,LLC www.mwavellc.com
RADIOARC Wireless Solutions www.arcwireless.net
CTE International Srl www.cte.it
Doppler Systems www.dopsys.com
Electro-Comm Distributing Inc
www.electro-comm.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Kathrein Inc, Scala Div www.kathrein-scala.com
Panorama Antennas Ltd www.panorama.co.uk
RadioSoft www.radiosoft.com
Signal Antenna Systems Inc.
www.signalantenna.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
RFIDAstron Wireless www.astronwireless.com
CST of America, Inc. www.cst.com
EM Software & Systems www.feko.info
Escort Memory Systems www.ems-rfid.com
Mobile Mark www.mobilemark.com
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd. www.mtiwe.com
Pinyon Technologies
www.pinyontech.com
Snyder Antenna Systems www.snyderelect.com
Soligie www.soligie.com
Tagsys RFID Group Inc www.tagsysrfid.com
Taoglas Ltd www.taoglas.com
Zeland Software www.zeland.com
SATELLITEA-1 Satellite TV Inc www.a1sat.com
Advanced Satellite www.advancedsatellite.tv
AeroAntenna Technology www.aeroantenna.com
A.R.A. Technologies www.aratech-inc.com
C-Com Satellite Systems Inc www.c-comsat.com
CSIRO ICT Centre www.csiro.au
DataPath, Inc www.datapath.com
DRS Codem Systems Inc www.drs-cs.com
EchoStar Communications Corp www.echostar.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
ND SatCom www.ndsatcom.com
Patriot Antenna Systems Inc www.sepatriot.com
Starling Advanced Comm. www.starling-com.com
SECTORSinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
SMARTAirgain www.airgain.com
ArrayComm Inc www.arraycomm.com
Ethertronics Inc www.ethertronics.com
Monarch Antenna Inc www.monarchantenna.com
Navini Networks www.navini.com
TELEMETRYAdvanced Telemetry System www.atsionline.com
Antetec Technologies, Ltd www.antetec.com
Bluewave Antenna Systems
www.bluewaveantenna.com
Chelton Inc www.cheltoninc.com
Huber+Suhner, Inc www.hubersuhnerinc.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Sensor Systems Inc www.sensorantennas.com
Telewave Inc www.telewave.com
VEHICULARAntenex Inc www.antenex.com
Antenna Factory Inc www.antennafactory.com
ARC Wireless Solutions www.arcwireless.net
Comtelco Industries, Inc www.comtelcoantennas.com
Hirschmann Car Communication
www.hirschmann.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
Mobile Mark, Inc. www.mobilemark.com
PCTEL www.pctel.com
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
WIDEBANDAH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
CST of America, Inc. www.cst.com
Directed Perception www.dperception.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
KMW Communications www.kmwcomm.com
Powerwave Technologies www.powerwave.com
Sinclair Technologies Inc www.sinctech.com
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products
www.specemc.com/antennas_assemblies
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
WIFIAgile RF www.agilematerials.com
AirCell, Inc www.aircell.com
Antenna Products Corp. www.antennaproducts.com
Kenbotong Communications Ltd
www.kenbotong.com
Lemos International www.lemosint.com
Mobile Mark, Inc. www.mobilemark.com
Phazar Antenna Corp www.phazar.com
WIMAXAcceleware Corp www.acceleware.com
Amphenol T&M Antennas www.tmantennas.com
Kathrein Inc, Scala Div www.kathrein-scala.com
KMW Communications www.kmwcomm.com
Mobile Mark Inc www.mobilemark.com
Phazar Antenna Corp www.phazar.com
Radio Frequency Systems www.rfsworld.com
Tongyu Communication www.tongyu.us
WIRELESS / WIRELESS LANKenbotong Communications Ltd
www.kenbotong.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd. www.mtiwe.com
Nearson Inc. www.nearson.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
YAGIComtelco Industries, Inc www.comtelcoantennas.com
CST of America, Inc. www.cst.com
Directed Perception www.dperception.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
STI-CO Industries, Inc. www.sti-co.com
Winncom Technology www.winncom.com
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PCTEL, Inc.
471 Brighton Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Diana Nguyen
630-372-6800
www.pctel.com
PCTEL is a leading global supplier of antenna
solutions for multiple wireless applications
including WiMAX, SCADA, land mobile radio,
broadband wireless access, RFID, in-building
wireless, aeronautical navigation, and GPS.
PCTEL utilizes high quality materials to build
antennas that provide the superior performance
and reliability expected by our customers.
PCTEL offers global support and manufacturing
of extensive range of base station, mobile and
portable antenna models.
Phazar Antenna Corp.
101 SE 25th Ave.
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
940-325-3301
www.phazar.com
Phazar Antenna Corp. manufactures standard and
custom antennas in high quality omni-directional
and directional styles for a variety of wireless
applications for up to 6 GHz frequencies. An
extensive range of antennas have been developed
for 700 MHz, Cellular/SMR, GPS, ISM, AMR,
PCS, AWS, WCS, WiFi, BRS/MMDS, WLL and
UNII-Band applications. New high-gain base sta-
tion antennas with superior null-fill features have
been developed for 2.0 to 2.3, 2.3 to 2.7 and 5.185
to 5.850 GHz frequencies. A wide range of single
and dual-band omni-directional antennas in Quad
(4 antennas) and Dual (2 antennas) in one radome
have been developed for DAS (Distributed
Antenna Systems) on street lights, utility poles and
monopoles for 700 MHz, Cellular/SMR AWS and
PCS carrier frequencies.
Remcom Inc.
315 S. Allen St., Suite 222
State College, PA 16801
Stefanie Lucas
814-861-1299
www.remcom.com
Remcom has been a market leader in the field of
electromagnetic simulation software for nearly
15 years, creating the first universally usable full
wave EM solver to be based on the Finite
Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method. In
addition to its flagship product, XFdtd®,
Remcom provides a suite of innovative software
and services for antenna design and propagation.
Remcom is committed to its customers’ unique
needs, offering flexible licensing options for
installations of all sizes as well as custom engi-
neered solutions.
RF Industries
7610 Miramar Road
San Diego, CA 92126
858-549-6340
or 800-233-1728
www.rfindustries.com
Established in 1979, RF Industries is a leading
designer and manufacturer of wireless communi-
cations products. The RF Connectors Division
designs, manufactures, and distributes coaxial
connectors, including subminiature, WiFi and
cellular connectors, connectors for semi-rigid,
large diameter and flexible cable, adapters, tools
and kits. The RF Cable Assembly Division fabri-
cates a full line of standard and custom cable
assemblies, offering over 100,000 possible con-
nector-to-cable combinations. The Aviel
Electronics Division specializes in manufacturing
connectors that are of standard configuration but
are not easily obtainable, including discontinued
series of other connector manufacturers. Aviel
will design and manufacture connectors to solve
specific problems.
SkyWave Antennas, Inc.
922-C Merchants Walk
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-519-2455
www.skywaveantennas.com
Are you looking for an Antenna Solution?
SkyWave Antennas specializes in cost effective solu-
tions in a variety of OEM markets. We design and
manufacture RF, UHF, VHF and microwave products
(custom and standard) suitable for a wide range of
communication devices.
SkyWave Antennas also offers free engineering serv-
ices and samples for qualified customers. Using
state of the art technology, the SkyWave Engineering
Resource Center optimizes your antenna to best fit
your application.
Consider the fact that - you can design and build the
best transceiver in your RF network but without an
antenna solution - the electronics will not perform
as the best solution…SkyWave Antennas can help!
Transformational Security
941 Mercantile Drive, Suite E
Hanover, MD 21076-3160
Jon Whittingham
410-981-0003, Ext. 100
www.PowerfulSecurity.com
Transformational Security is an engineering and
security technology applications company focused
on providing state-of-the-art products and services
to commercial and government customers. We pro-
vide value-added, customer-driven antennas and
sensor products for the Intelligence Community and
Defense Industry. New products include 1) genetic
wideband, directional, flat panel, and active rod
antennas, 2) high speed switch components 3)
miniature receivers 4) RF amplifiers, as well as 5)
low frequency sensing technology. We specialize in
advanced technology supporting Omni- & direction-
al-detection opportunities for IPMS, LPI/LPD
Detection Challenges, Frequency Management, and
Multi-mission Collection tasks supporting SIGINT
and multiband communications operations between
1 kHz and 50 GHz.
Antenova Ltd. Far Field House, Albert Road,
Stow-cum-Quy Cambridge CB25 9AR
United Kingdom (Great Britain) +44 1223 810600
[email protected] www.antenova.com
Antenova is a leader in integrated antenna and RF
solutions for wireless communication and consumer
electronic devices. Applications include; GSM and
CDMA, 3G, GPS, 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth®, ZigBee®
and WiMAX™.
E/M Wave, Inc.
7630 Hub Parkway Valley View, OH 44125
Kim Goryance216-453-1160
[email protected] www.emwaveinc.com
E/M Wave, Inc. designs, engineers, and markets a
growing line of feature-enhanced mobile and fixed sta-
tion antenna products that deliver more 'Antenna Value'
for its customers investment.
Emerson & Cuming
Microwave Products, Inc.
28 York Avenue Randolph, MA 02368
Manufactures ECCOSORB®, microwave absorbing materialsand anechoic materials; ECCOSTOCK®, dielectric materials
for low-loss RF and microwave applications; andECCOSHIELD®, electrically conductive sheets, caulks, adhe-sives and coatings. State of the art absorber processing facility,
and short leadtimes. ISO 9001:2000 registered.
Filtel Microwave Inc.
424 Aime Vincent
Vaudreuil-Dorion QC J7V5V5 Canada
450-455-6082 • [email protected] • www.filtel.com
Filtel specializes in the design and manufacture of
high-performance cavity filters and diplexers. Our focus
is point-to-point radio, military and satellite
communications up to 50 GHz.
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ABSORBERSARC Technologies, Inc. www.arc-tech.com
Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products, Inc.
www.eccosorb.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Marktek Inc. www.marktek-inc.com
Microsorb Technologies www.microsorbtech.com
Nearfield Systems Inc www.nearfield.com
Orbit - The Microwave Vision Group
www.microwavevision.com
TDK RF Solutions Inc www.tdkrfsolutions.com
ACCESSORIESAR Worldwide www.ar-worldwide.com
Array Solutions www.arraysolutions.com
Crystek Corp. www.crystek.com
Galtronics Ltd www.galtronics.com
Instruments for Industry Inc www.ifi.com
Microsorb Technologies www.microsorbtech.com
PolyPhaser Corp www.polyphaser.com
RF Industries www.rfindustries.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
AMPLIFIERSAH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.ar-worldwide.com
Crystek Corp. www.crystek.com
Instruments for Industry Inc www.ifi.com
M/A-Com Inc www.macom.com
Mimix Broadband Inc www.mimixbroadband.com
OPHIR RF, Inc www.ophirrf.com
Spanawave Corp www.spanawave.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
ANALYZERSAgilent Technologies www.agilent.com
APREL Laboratories www.aprel.com
ATCi www.atci.net
Kaltman Creations LLC www.rfanalyzer.net
MI Technologies www.mi-technologies.com
Kaltman Creations LLC www.rfanalyzer.net
MI Technologies www.mi-technologies.com
Tessco www.tessco.com
ASSEMBLIESAlvarion Inc www.alvarion.com
Atlantic Microwave Ltd
www.atlanticmicrowave.co.uk
Ericsson Inc www.ericsson.com
Howard Engineering Company Inc
www.howardengineering.com
M2 Global Technology Ltd www.m2global.com
RF Industries www.rfindustries.com
Spectrant LLC www.spectrant.com
ATTENUATORSCrystek Corp. www.crystek.com
Isotec Corp www.isoconnector.com
CABLESBelden www.belden.com
Cable X-Perts Inc www.cablexperts.com
CommScope Inc www.commscope.com
Eupen Cable USA www.eupencable.com
Harbour Industries www.harbourind.com
Jaybeam Wireless Inc www.jaybeamwireless.com
Micro-Coax www.micro-coax.com
Nearson Inc. www.nearson.com
Semflex Inc www.semflex.com
Talley Communications Corp www.talleycom.com
Thermax www.thermaxcdt.com
COAXIAL CABLEAnatech Electronics, Inc.
www.anatechelectronics.com
AH Systems Inc www.AHSystems.com
Crystek Corp. www.crystek.com
Cable X-Perts, Inc www.cablexperts.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
Thermax www.thermaxcdt.com
Trilogy Communications, Inc. www.trilogycoax.com
COMBINERSDielectric Communications www.dielectric.com
Filtel Microwave Inc. www.filtel.com
Response Microwave Inc
www.responsemicrowave.com
Shining Star Enterprises www.shiningstarent.com
K & Telewave Inc www.telewave.com
COMPONENTSACT Components Inc www.actcomponents.com
Alpha Micro Components Ltd www.alphamicro.net
Bird Electronic Corp www.bird-electronic.com
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
www.craneaerospace.com
EoPlex Technologies Inc www.eoplex.com
Gowanda Electronics Corp www.gowanda.com
MITEQ Inc www.miteq.com
NovAtel Inc www.novatel.com
RF Micro Devices www.rfmd.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
COMPOSITESAmalga Composites Inc www.amalgacomposites.com
ARC Technologies, Inc. www.arc-tech.com
C-K Composites Inc www.ckcomposites.com
Integral Technologies Inc www.itkg.net
Microsorb Technologies Inc
www.microsorbtech.com
Reade Advanced Materials www.reade.com
Taconic www.4taconic.com
CONCEALMENTAtlantic Concealment LLC
www.atlantic-concealment.com
CONNECTORSAmphenol Connex www.amphenolconnex.com
Anderson Power Products www.andersonpower.com
AVX www.avx.com
CommScope Inc www.commscope.com
IMS Connector Systems www.imscs.com
Radio Frequency Systems www.rfsworld.com
RF Industries www.rfindustries.com
Shining Star Enterprises www.shiningstarent.com
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
Times Microwave Systems
www.timesmicrowave.com
Trilogy Communications www.trilogycoax.com
COUPLERSAnatech Electronics, Inc.
www.anatechelectronics.com
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.ar-worldwide.com
Cellular Specialties Inc www.cellularspecialties.com
Comprod Communications Ltd
www.comprodcom.com
Florida RF Labs Inc www.rflabs.com
M/A-Com Inc www.macom.com
Rojone Pty Ltd www.rojone.com
W Howard Associates www.whoward.com
Winegard Co www.winegard.com
DESIGN SERVICESAeroSat www.aerosat.com
American Tower Co www.amertower.com
Crown Castle USA Inc www.crowncastle.com
EM Software & Systems www.feko.info
SkyWave Antennas www.skywaveantennas.com
US Tower Corp www.ustower.com
DIPLEXERSFiltel Microwave Inc. www.filtel.com
Jampro Antennas www.jampro.com
K & L Microwave Inc www.klmicrowave.com
Microwave Circuits Inc www.diplexers.com
Microwave Engineering Corp
www.microwaveeng.com
Paratek Microwave Inc www.paratek.com
Phasetek Inc www.phasetekinc.com
Shively Labs www.shively.com
DIVIDERSDenelex Industries www.denelex.com
Gilland Electronics www.gilland.com
Mars Antennas & RF Systems Ltd
www.mars-antennas.com
QuinStar Technology Inc www.quinstar.com
RLC Electronics Inc www.rlcelectronics.com
Talley Communications Corp www.talleycom.com
DUPLEXERSAnatech Electronics, Inc.
www.anatechelectronics.com
Chelton Inc www.cheltoninc.com
FEMC Communications Ltd www.femc.co.il
Fiplex www.fiplex.com
Frontier Communications www.frontiercomms.com
Microwave Filter Co Inc www.microwavefilter.com
Frontier Communications www.frontiercomms.com
FEEDSA.R.A Inc. www.ara-inc.com
Broadcast Microwave Service www.bms-inc.com
Dow Electronics Inc www.dowelectronics.com
EaglePro Industries www.eaglecomm.com
Servsat Communications Inc. www.servsat.com
Skylite Satellite Systems www.skylite.com
Vertex Antennentechnik GmbH www.vertexant.de
Winegard www.winegard.com
FILTERSAnatech Electronics, Inc.
www.anatechelectronics.com
Avago Technologies www.avagotech.com
Coaxial Dynamics www.coaxial.com
Commercial Microwave Technology
www.cmtfilters.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
Filtel Microwave Inc. www.filtel.com
Huawei Technology Co Ltd www.huawei.com
Instruments for Industry Inc www.ifi.com
Mann Wireless www.mannwireless.com
HARDWAREAMC Radio Hardware Inc. www.amcradio.com
Aomyx Ltd www.aomyx.com
Comsite Hardware Inc www.comsitehardware.com
Craftech Industries Inc www.craftechind.com
GreenPeak Technologies www.greenpeak.com
MI Technologies www.mi-technologies.com
Radio Tech Ltd www.radio-tech.co.uk
Rosenberger LEONI Site Solutions www.rlss.us
Starling Advanced Comm. www.starling-com.com
TESSCO Technologies Inc www.tessco.com
Antenna Suppliers
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Marktek Inc.
13621 Riverway Dr., Ste. H
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Art Henn
314-878-9190
www.marktek-inc.com
Complete supplier of specialty, electrically conductive textiles,
foams, and fillers. Main products include conducting polymer-
and metal-coated fabrics, nonwovens of carbon fiber, non-
metallic wire, fabricated enclosures, and heating elements.
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd.
11 Hamelacha St. Afek Industrial Park
48091 Israel
David Shani
+972-3-9008900
www.mtiwe.com
MTI Wireless Edge is a world leader in the development and
production of high quality, cost effective, flat panel antenna
solutions for BWA/WiMax and RFID for over 30 years.
PC Specialties3723 Conflans Road
Irving, TX 75061
Kent Frazer
972-313-7195
www.pcsitexas.com
PC Specialties manufacturers Large Format Printed Circuit
Board Products using High Frequency RF materials required
in Base Station, RFID and Automotive Antenna applications.
Printed Circuit size capabilities up to 24 x 120 inches.
Signal Antenna Systems Inc.
8 Hangar Way Suite B
Watsonville, CA 95076
Greg Johnson
831-722-9842
www.signalantenna.com
Design and manufacture all types MIL &
Commercial antennas, HF-20GHz, ultra wide
bandwidth, mobile and base station
Trilogy Communications, Inc.
2910 Highway 80 East
Pearl, MS 39208
Ryan Cole, VP of Domestic Sales
800-TRILOGY (874-5649)
www.trilogycoax.com
Manufacturer of advanced AirCell® cable: Fully-
bonded air-dielectric technology which completely
eliminates water migration.
Anritsu Company
1155 East Collins Blvd., Suite 100
Richardson, TX 75081
Anritsu Sales
1-972-644-1777
www.us.anritsu.com
Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation
wired and wireless communication systems and operators.
Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and
digital instruments as well as operations support systems for
R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.
Cable X-Perts, Inc.
540 Zenith Dr.
Glenview, IL 60025
800-828-3340
www.cablexperts.com
Welcome to Cable X-Perts, Inc., your final destination for
Coaxial Cables, RF Cable Assemblies, RF Connectors, and
more. Our goal is simple – to provide you with top quality
products and customer service at great prices. We’ve been
established since 1989, online since 1996, and stand poised and
ready to fulfill your connectivity needs.
Comtelco Industries, Inc.
501 Mitchell Road
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Tom Brady
630-790-9894
www.comtelcoantennas.com
Manufacturer of communication antennas and
supplies in the frequency ranges of 30MHz through
6GHz for the global market.
EMSCAN Corporation
#1, 1715-27 Avenue NE
Calgary AB T2E 7E1 Canada
Erkan T. Ickam
+1403-291-0313
www.emscan.com
LabExpress– Real time lab bench antenna performance char-
acterization tools for designers creating stand alone or embed-
ded antenna designs for small form factor wireless devices.
Geodetic Systems, Inc.
1511 Riverview Drive
Melbourne, FL 32301
321-724-6831
www.geodetic.com
Geodetic Systems, Inc. is the leading global
supplier of industrial photogrammetry solutions
in the portable metrology marketplace.
Maxtena, Inc.
1715 Pratt Dr, Suite 2800 Blacksburg, VA 24060
Vanja Maric540-443-0052
[email protected] www.maxtena.com
Maxtena, Inc designs, develops and manufacturers
compact antennas for handheld & mobile
GPS/SatCom units along with quadrifilar, ceramic
patch and array antennas. Maxtena offers antenna
design and testing services.
Microsorb Technologies
32 Mechanic Ave, Unit 211 Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-767-2269 [email protected]
www.microsorbtech.com
Microsorb Technologies manufactures and offers a
product line of microwave absorbers, low-loss dielectric
materials, emi/rfi shielding and thermally-conductive
materials to solve problems in suppression, antenna
design and signal modification.
Nearson Incorporated
3775C Pickett Road Fairfax, VA 22031
Joseph Chiao 703-913-5552
[email protected] www.nearson.com
Nearson offers the broadest range of antennas for all
your communication applications. We provide gen-
uine, cost effective solutions, based on innovative
technologies, commitment to quality, exclusive
designs and manufacturing capabilities.
Shining Star Enterprises
808 S. Lark Ellen Ave. W. Covina, CA 91791
Jason Gunadi626-918-5318
Shining Star Enterprises is a leading supplier in coaxial connectors in
MMCX, MCX, QMA, SMA, 2.92mm, SMB, SMC, SSMA, SSMB, N,
TNC, BNC, 7/16 Din, UHF, Mini UHF, Reverse Polarity for MMCX,
MCX, SMA, TNC, BNC, N, custom connectors and inter series
adapters. Our company also provides power divided or combiner. One
source solution needs on coaxial connectors from Shining Star
Enterprises features quality, availability, good pricing and services.
Sinclair Technologies Inc.
85 Mary Street
Aurora, ON, L4G 6X5, Canada
Calven Iwata, President and CEO
1-800-263-3275
www.sinctech.com
Sinclair provides antenna and filter products, systems, and coverage
solutions for public safety, private wireless networks and other
communication needs. Designed to function in extreme weather
conditions, Sinclair's products enjoy a reputation for high perform-
ance, reliability, durability and value. We have been serving our
markets with innovative new products for over 57 years.
Starling Advanced Communications
2 Tavor House Yoqneam Illit 20692 Israel
Jacob Keret972732597300
[email protected] www.starling-com.com
Starling is a leading provider of Satcom antenna systems
enabling 2 way broadband communications while on the
move on any mobile platform: aircrafts,trains, vehicles.
Starling's flat panel antennas enables high-speed data rates
in a compact size,lightweight low-profile design.
Thermax
8946 Winnetka Avenue Northridge, CA 91324
Jeff Rohr1-800-423-5873
[email protected] www.thermaxcdt.com
Thermax manufactures a wide range of wire and
cable, from single –conductor hookup wire to
sophisticated high-performance cable construc-
tion, for aerospace, telecom, microwave, and
other communication applications.
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products
8061 Avonia Road, Fairview, PA 16415
Kerri Fabin 814-474-1571
[email protected] www.specemc.com/antennas_assemblies
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products, a
Business Unit of Spectrum Control, designs and
manufactures patch, slot, loop, helical, and
antenna arrays and assemblies.
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ICs / SEMICONDUCTORSAlpha Micro Components www.alphamicro.net
Cree Inc www.cree.com
Freescale Semiconductor Inc www.freescale.com
Jazz Semiconductor www.jazzsemi.com
Microsemi Corp www.microsemi.com
OKI Semiconductor www.okisemi.com/us
Peregrine Semiconductor www.psemi.com
Skyworks Solutions Inc www.skyworksinc.com
Zarlink Semiconductor www.zarlink.com
INSPECTIONGeodetic Systems Inc. www.geodetic.com
MI Technologies www.mi-technologies.com
SiteMaster Inc www.sitemaster.com
Swager Communications www.swager.com
Tower Service & Mfg Co www.towerservice.net
ISOLATORSAntenex Inc www.antenex.com
Austin Insulators Inc www.austin-insulators.com
Fiber-Span LLC www.fiber-span.com
HyperLink Technologies Inc
www.hyperlinktech.com
M2 Global Technology Ltd www.m2global.com
Spanawave Corp www.spanawave.com
LIGHTNING PROTECTIONAlltec Corp www.allteccorp.com
Atlantic Scientific Corp www.atlanticscientific.com
CITEL Inc www.citelprotection.com
Harger Lightning & Grounding www.harger.com
HyperLink Technologies Inc www.hyperlink.com
Isotec Corp www.isoconnector.com
Lightning Master Corp www.lightningmaster.com
MCG Surge Protection www.mcgsurge.com
Phoenix Contact Inc www.phoenixcon.com
PolyPhaser Corp www.polyphaser.com
MANUFACTURING/FABRICATIONAndersen Manufacturing www.anderseninc.com
Antenna Products Corp www.antennaproducts.com
Efficient Antenna Systems Inc www.easisat.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
Hi-Q-Antennas www.hiqantennas.com
PC Specialties www.pcsitexas.com
MASTSAmerican Antenna Inc www.americanantenna.com
Antenna Mast Inc www.antennamast.com
Gord Telecom Inc www.gordtelecom.com
ITAS Communications Inc
www.itascommunications.com
Mastsystem International www.mastsystems.com
MATERIALSARC Technologies, Inc. www.arc-tech.com
CLP Industries Ltd www.clp.co.il
Cuming Microwave Corp www.cumingmw.com
Dow Corning Corp www.dowcorning.com
DuPont Microcircuit Materials
www.dupont.com/mcm
Laird Technologies www.lairdtech.com
Microsorb Technologies www.microsorbtech.com
Parelec Inc www.parelec.com
Polyflon Co www.polyflon.com
Rayspan Corp www.rayspan.com
Rogers Corp www.rogerscorporation.com
Taconic www.4taconic.com
MOLDINGSAccent Plastics Inc www.accentplastics.com
Colorado Molded Product www.coloradomolded.com
Integral Technologies Inc www.itkg.net
Microsorb Technologies www.microsorbtech.com
Senior Aerospace Composites
www.seniorcomposites.com
Sinbon Electronics www.sinbontech.com
MOUNTSAmeripack Inc www.ameripack.com
Antenex Inc www.anatenex.com
CommStructures Inc www.comstructures.com
DRS Codem Systems Inc www.drs-cs.com
Integra Enclosures www.integraenclosures.com
Patriot Antenna Systems Inc www.sepatriot.com
PCTEL www.pctel.com
Tessco Technologies www.tessco.com
OSCILLATORSCrystek Corp. www.crystek.com
EM Research Inc www.emresearch.com
Mimix Broadband Inc www.mimixbroadband.com
Oscilent Corp www.oscilent.com
PAMCOR Inc www.pamcor.com
Paratek Microwave www.paratek.com
Spectrum Microwave Inc www.specwave.com
PCB PROTOTYPINGT-Tech, Inc. www.t-tech.com
POSITIONERSBEI Precision Systems www.beiprecision.com
Directed Perception www.dperception.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Nearfield Systems Inc www.nearfield.com
Orbit - The Microwave Vision Group
www.microwavevision.com
TRAK Communications www.trak.com
Trimble Navigation Ltd www.trimble.com
RADOMESARC Technologies, Inc. www.arc-tech.com
A.R.A. Inc www.ara-inc.com
Astron Wireless www.astronwireless.com
Calearo www.calearo.com
Chelton Inc. www.cheltoninc.com
Cuming Microwave Corp. www.ccumingmw.com
L-3 Communications www.escoradomes.com
MFG Galileo www.mfggalileo.com
Pacific Radomes Inc www.pacificradomes.com
USDigiComm Corp www.usdigicomm.com
RECEIVE SYSTEMSAR Worldwide www.ar-worldwide.com
Comprod Communications Ltd
www.comprodcom.com
Comtech Antenna Systems
www.comtechantenna.com
Digital Antenna Inc www.digitalantenna.com
Nearfield Systems Inc www.nearfield.com
Novella SatComs Ltd www.novella.co.uk
Pico Macom Inc www.picomacom.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
REPEATERSCellAntenna Corp www.cellantenna.com
Cellular Specialties Inc
www.cellularspecialties.com
Dekolink Wireless Ltd www.dekolink.com
GSI Instruments www.gsiinstruments.com
Mitec Telecom www.mitectelecom.com
Powerwave Technologies www.powerwave.com
RF Window Co. Ltd www.rfwindow.com
Specialist Antenna Solutions
www.specialistantennas.co.uk
Telestone Technologies www.telestonecorp.com
Wi-Ex www.wiex.com
SAFETY PRODUCTSAntenna Products Corp www.antennaproducts.com
SENSORSBEI Precision Systems www.beiprecision.com
GreenPeak Technologies www.greenpeak.com
Lanxess Corp www.lanxess.com
Sensametrics Inc www.sensametrics.com
Thermax www.thermaxcdt.com
SHELTERSBechtel Communications www.bechtel.com
CellXion LLC www.cellxion.com
CSI Shelter Technologies www.sheltertech.com
Dupont Building Inc www.dupontbuilding.com
Fibrebond Corp www.fibrebond.com
Integra Enclosures www.integraenclosures.com
Miller Building Systems www.mbsionline.com
Precision Quincy Corp. www.precisionquincy.com
Thermo Bond Buildings www.thermobond.com
SITE SERVICES3G Solutions Inc www.3gsolutions.net
ANI Site Development www.anisite.com
Antenna Sites Inc www.antenna-sites.com
Crown Castle USA Inc www.crowncastle.com
Lucent Technologies www.lucent.com
Signal One LLC www.signalonecorp.com
SpectraSite Communications www.spectrasite.com
SOFTWAREAgilent Technologies Inc www.agilent.com
Ansoft Corp www.ansoft.com
Comsearch www.comsearch.com
CST of America, Inc. www.cst.com
EM Software & Systems www.feko.info
Flomerics Inc www.flomerics.com
Geodetic Systems, Inc. www.geodetic.com
Integrated Engineering www.integratedsoft.com
Remcom, Inc www.remcom.com
SoftWright LLC www.softwright.com
Sonnet Software Inc www.sonnetusa.com
Vanu Inc www.vanu.com
Vector Fields Ltd www.vectorfields.com
Zeland Software www.zeland.com
SPLITTERSAnatech Electronics, Inc.
www.anatechelectronics.com
Bext Inc www.bext.com
Denelex Industries www.denelex.com
Radio Frequency Systems www.rfsworld.com
SWITCHESDow Key Microwave Corp www.dowkey.com
Haydon Switch & Instrument www.hsi-inc.com
Micronetics Inc www.micronetics.com
Transformational Security www.powerfulsecurity.com
Unadilla Antenna Mfg www.unadilla.com
Universal Switching Corp www.uswi.com
TESTING SERVICESAeroflex www.aeroflex.com
Agilent Technologies www.agilent.com
AT4 Wireless Inc www.at4wireless.com
Azimuth Systems www.azimuthsystems.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Nearfield Systems Inc www.nearfield.com
NIST www.cryogenics.nist.gov
Orbit - The Microwave Vision Group
www.microwavevision.com
RF Industries www.rfindustries.com
SiteMaster Inc www.sitemaster.com
Willtek Communications www.willtek.com
TESTING / MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
7 Layers www.7layers.com
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals www.atecorp.com
Advantest America Corp www.advantest.com
Aeroflex www.aeroflex.com
Anritsu Company www.us.anritsu.com
Antcom Corp. www.antcom.com
Aprel Labs www.aprel.com
AR Worldwide www.ar-worldwide.com
Berkeley Varitronics Systems Inc www.bvsystems.com
ComTech Wireless www.comtech-wireless.com
Credence Technologies www.credencetech.com
CST of America, Inc. www.cst.com
Electro-Metrics Corp www.electro-metrics.com
EMSCAN Corp. www.emscan.com
ETS-Lindgren www.ets-lindgren.com
Geodetic Systems, Inc. www.geodetic.com
JEM Engineering www.jemengineering.com
MI Technologies www.mi-technologies.com
Nearfield Systems Inc www.nearfield.com
Orbit - The Microwave Vision Group
www.microwavevision.com
Racal Instruments Inc www.racalinst.com
Rohde & Schwarz Inc
www.rohde-schwarz.com
Sinclair Technologies www.sinctech.com
SGS Wireless US Inc.
www.wirelesstest.com
Spirent Communications
www.spirentcom.com
Tecore Networks www.tecore.com
Testing Technologies IST Gmb H
www.testingtech.com
TMC Design Corp. www.tmcdesign.com
WaveNode Inc www.wavenode.com
WirelessLogix Inc.
www.wirelesslogix.com
Z Technology Inc www.ztechnology.com
ZK Celltest Inc www.zk.com
TOWERSAAT Communications Corp
www.aatcommunications.com
Acadiana Tower Systems
www.acadianatowers.com
Allied Tower Co Inc www.alliedtower.com
American Tower Co www.amertower.com
Antenna Products Corp
www.antennaproducts.com
CommStructures Inc
www.comstructures.com
Crown Castle USA Inc
www.crowncastle.com
Global Signal Inc www.pinnacletowers.com
Hutton Communications
www.huttononline.com
S & S Towers Inc www.sstowers.com
SpectraSite Communications
www.spectrasite.com
Tower Systems Inc www.towersystems.com
US Tower Corp www.ustower.com
WAVEGUIDESAdvanced Technical Materials
www.atmmicrowave.com
Benelec Pty Ltd www.benelec.com.au
Antek Systems LLC www.antek.com
A.R.A. Inc. www.ara-inc.com
Fiber-Span LLC www.fiber-span.com
Grannatech Ltd www.grannatech.co.uk
Instruments for Industry Inc www.ifi.com
K & L Microwave Inc
www.klmicrowave.com
Microwave Specialty Co
www.microwavespecialty.com
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T-Tech, Inc.
510 Guthridge Court
Norcross, GA 30092
David A. Cromey
770-455-0676
www.t-tech.com
T-Tech - with sales in over 46 countries - is a leading man-
ufacturer of in-house circuit board prototyping systems for
analog, digital, microwave and RF applications.
Webcom Communications
7355 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 100
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Karen Poulson
720-528-3770
www.infowebcom.com
Webcom Communications Corp. is an integrated media
company serving advanced technology industries world-
wide through its magazines, events, eNewsletters, online
media, directories, buyers guides, data products and
marketing services.
Big Obstacle Disappears withMetamaterial Breakthrough
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc., an antenna and elec-
tronics firm, has demonstrated the first wideband, high
fidelity performance from metamaterials. Metamaterials
are man-made structures that are built from patterns of
electronic resonators. The behavior of metamaterials can
be used to make light bend in the ‘wrong’ direction,
enabling unusual lenses and invisibility cloaks.
The firm solved a key problem limiting the practicali-
ty of metamaterials, how to make them work at a large
range of wavelengths. Previous efforts by others had not
succeeded, and had only shown practical use at narrow
bands, or single colors.
At its recent open house, the firm showed the world’s
first wideband see-through ‘invisibility cloak’. The invisi-
bility cloak causes microwaves to bend around an object
to the other side and have close to same intensity, as if
there was no object at all. “Previous researchers had
measured this ‘through to the other side’ cloaking at a
narrow microwave frequency band. Ours is better than
ten times wider. By analogy, if this was visible light, the
entire spectrum of visible light would easily pass through,
not just one color. To our eyes, the cloaked object would
not exist, said Fractal’s CEO Nathan Cohen.
Wideband behavior has been the main obstacle to
making metamaterials, of which cloaks are just one
application, truly practical. Cohen believes that many
metamaterial applications are now rendered practical
from a scientific standpoint, and the remaining chal-
lenges are predominantly those of manufacturability,
cost and identifying useful applications.
“We will be using our proprietary wideband metama-
terial technology to have some fun with cloaking, but
don’t expect to cloak Harry Potter soon. We’ve shown
that it’s physically possible and wideband metamaterials
are reduced to practice. But we’ll pay somewhat more
attention to real needs of the marketplace in other appli-
cations at microwave, IR and visible light,” said Cohen.
Antenova Licenses HDA AntennaTechnology to Sony Ericsson
Antenova Ltd, an inte-
grated antenna and RF
solutions company, has
announced that Sony
Ericsson Mobile
Communications (Sony
Ericsson), a provider of
mobile phones, has licensed its patented High Dielectric
Antenna (HDA) technology for their series of high per-
formance multi-band handsets.
Antenova’s multi-band HDA antennas offer
GSM, UMTS, EGSM and CDMA capability all
in the same antenna with minimum space
requirement. The detuning characteristics of
Antenova’s HDA technology offers more than
50 percent average terminal radiation efficiency
over the cellular bands, making it a well suited
solution for high volume platform handset
development for the global market.
“The licensing of Antenova’s HDA technolo-
gy expands the selection of innovative antenna
technologies that can be used in our products
and enables us to keep pace with changing mar-
ket trends and consumer demand,” said Gerard
Hayes, Antenna Design, Technology and
Research Group, Sony Ericsson.
CPI Lands $10 Million Contract forFrench Military Antenna Systems
The Malibu Division of Communications &
Power Industries, Inc. (CPI) has been awarded a
four-year contract from the French General
Delegation for Armaments' (DGA) Centre
d'Essais de Lancement de Missiles (CELM) to
replace 19 telemetry antenna systems. If all
contract options are exercised, CPI expects the
total cumulative value of the contract to be
approximately $10 million. CPI, a subsidiary of
CPI International, Inc, is a provider of
microwave, radio frequency, power and control
solutions for critical defense, communications,
medical, scientific and other applications.
Under the contract, CPI Malibu Division will
design, manufacture, deliver and install 3.1-
meter, 4.3-meter and 6.1-meter telemetry anten-
na systems at CELM's various land-based and
shipboard missile and aircraft tracking sites
around France. CPI has recently received an ini-
tial $2.6 million order for five antennas to be
delivered this calendar year.
Panorama Antennas Opens NewSales Office in Finland
Panorama Antennas, an antenna RF solutions
company, has announced the opening of a new
sales office in Helsinki, Finland. The office
will provide the entire Panorama range of
antennas from 3G and GPRS to TETRA UHF
to the Nordic Region.
Panorama Antennas has decided to open this
new sales office in Helsinki to both improve
quality of service for existing customers and
to open its product range to a variety of new
customers. With established offices across the
world, Panorama's new base in Helsinki sig-
nals a strong response to customer requests
for a more local service.
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
AH Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5,21
Anatech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10,21
Antenna Factor / Linx Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 15,21
Antenna Products Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 21
Anritsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Antenova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 25
Applied Radar . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 31
AR-RF Microwave Instrumentation . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . p. 21
ARC Technologies. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 21
Atlantic Concealment . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 15,21
Aviel Electronics - A Division of RF Industries. .. . . . . . . . . p. 8,25
Cable X-Perts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Crystek Corp. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 13,21
Comtelco Industries. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
CST of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7,21
Electro-Metrics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 23
Emerson & Cuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 25
EMSCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
E/M Wave Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 25
ETS-Lindgren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10,23
European Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 9
Fitel Microwave Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 25
Foshan Lanbowan Comm.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 31
Galtronics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3,23
Geodetic Systems, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Kenbotong Communications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8,23
LEMOS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6,23
Marktek, Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Maxtena, Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Microsorb Technologies .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
MMG - SkyWave Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6,25
Mobile Mark .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 23
MTI Wireless Edge .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Nearson Inc. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
ORBIT - The Microwave Vision Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 11,25
PC Specialties. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
PCTEL, Inc. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2,25
Phazar Antenna Corp. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 25
REMCOM. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . p. 25
Shining Star Enterprises. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Signal Antenna Systems, Inc. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Sinclair Technologies, Inc. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14,27
T-Tech. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 29
Thermax .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Transformational Security LLC .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 9,25
Trilogy Communications Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Webcom Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 16,17,29
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