Antenna Capabilities

DTC has the in-house capability to design, simulate, prototype and manufacture a variety of antennas operating from VHF to 5 GHz. Many antennas are offered as standard products, particularly those used for microwave video transmission and reception. Individual data sheets on those antennas are found on this web site.

We are often called to design “electrically small” antennas, packaging them in devices with limited or unusual space constraints. We take pride in matching the antenna to the output of the transmitter, maximizing the effective radiation characteristics of the device.

Another area of expertise is in body coupled antenna systems. We have many years experience in designing body worn transmission systems, and the effect of the body on antenna radiation.

We have several vector network analyzers supporting both engineering and manufacturing for measurements up to 6 GHz including time domain measurement capability. We also utilize CST Microwave Studio®, a full 3D EM simulator for modeling the performance of antenna S parameters and radiation patterns on or near bodies, vehicles and devices. With the full human data model we can optimize antenna performance while maintaining compliance with regulatory RF safety limits.