Antennas are key components in all radiocommunication systems. CRC’s antenna R&D; activities cover hardware and software investigations pertinent to state-of-the-art, low profile, active and passive antennas and array technologies for applications from L-Band to the millimetrewave band. High performance, low-cost, compact size and antenna/electronics integration are some of the key research goals. An example is the wideband, planar active phased array antennas for personal communications via terrestrial or satellite links. Improvements are being made to existing EM simulation tools used for the analysis of complex antenna and field problems. Such tools are used to aid in understanding the performance and radiation characteristics of antennas and ensure compatibility in their operational environments.

To carry out this work, CRC has established state-of-the-art antenna test facilities. R&D; is conducted through a combination of in-house, university and industry participation, with technology transfer to industry being a primary objective. This is achieved through collaboration in knowledge transfer, licensing of prototypes and training graduate students for industrial employment. Technical and engineering design expertise is provided to government and industry on diverse systems such as PCS, Local Multipoint Communications Systems (LMCS), and EHF satellite communications.

Further Information:

Michel Cuhaci
Manager
Advanced Antenna Technology Research
Tel: (613) 998-2548
Fax: (613) 990-8369
E-mail: michel.cuhaci@crc.ca