RF System Design

We provide all levels of system design, from feasibility studies and architecture, to software calibration algorithm and documentation.
  • Component/module selection
  • System architecture
  • Link budget including ADC/DAC requirements
  • Active block specification
  • Filter requirements
  • System modeling (analog/digital), noise and linearity effects on complex digital signals (for example OFDM)
  • Feasibility
  • Thermal requirements
  • Documentation
  • Calibration algorithms
  • Statistical analysis / corner case analysis

Circuit Design

From your high level design we can develop schematics and printed circuit board (PCB) layout for your prototype (MVP). It can be a stand alone product, or support circuitry for Integrated Circuit (IC) design verification. We can  support discrete RF block designs such as filters and integrated circuit solutions based on off the shelf components and modules.
  • Detailed schematics
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Circuit boards
  • Support circuitry for IC design verification
  • Filters
  • Interface circuits for testing and communication 
  • PCB layout 
  • EMI/EMC mitigation
  • High speed digital implementation

​Test Systems

RF test systems can be complex and expensive. Choosing the right equipment and test methods can save on expenses and improve test coverage. Distilling large amounts of raw test data down to useful analytical data is possible with our post processing software and presentation services.
  • ​Test system design
  • Software Test algorithms
  • ARB waveform development
  • VBA (Excel) and other automation software
  • mySQL database interfacing
  • Post processing, presentations and web tools

Antenna Design and Measurements

Integration of a custom design or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) antennas based on specific physical size, directionality, polarization and range requirements.
  • Antenna selection, design and mock-up
  • EM simulations
  • Antenna impedance matching 
  • Resonance frequency tuning
  • Multi-radio antenna isolation
  • Antenna radiation patterns  (400 MHz - 12 GHz)
  • Optimize antenna over-the-air (OTA) performance
  • Customize for specific enclosures and surfaces
  • Intentional radiator emission optimization (harmonics, etc)

Manufacturability

Design for manufacturing for high volume products and support the transition from prototype to mass production.
  • Production test analysis and statistics
  • Mechanical interaction and thermal concerns
  • On-site support for electronic manufacturing
  • Test algorithm optimization, test time reduction and repeatability
  • Failure analysis and yield optimization
We work closely with experienced partners for NPI and supply chain management to assure a smooth transition for our clients.