Wireless and RF Design Expertise

Test and Measurement

Our customer was aggressively expanding its portfolio of modular RF test equipment. Internal design teams were focused on the development of strategic products for launch in the coming year. Rather than sidetrack these developments, SCT contracted to design, prototype and manufacture additional modules to complement the new products.

SCT worked closely with Product Management during the definition phase to define customer requirements and functionality. During the design phase, close ties were established with the R&D team. Heavy focus was placed on guaranteeing compatibility and high reliability with the existing portfolio. Logistics and quality groups were involved during all phases of the development, ensuring that corporate standards and supply chain requirements were satisfied.

Wideband (8GHz) amplifier and attenuator modules in PXI format

Key Objective:

  • Delivery of wideband (8GHz) amplifier and attenuator modules in PXI format

    • Not1ble:

  • 94% of target performance, including RF specifications, met on first PCB release.
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    GSM/EDGE Base Station Repeater

    GSM/EDGE Base Station Repeater

    Key Objectives:

  • Architectural design of repeater, incorporating new functionality, enhanced RF performance and cost reduction
  • Multi-channel power amplifier design and requirements study
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    Point-to-Point Backhaul Solution

    Point-to-Point Backhaul Solution

    Key Objectives:

  • Design of a 3.5-4.2GHz radio to support proprietary OFDM PHY
  • Significant thermal consideration, due to high power requirements

    • Notable:

  • Despite highly discrete design solution, achieved a manufacturable solution after 2nd release of PCB
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    Wideband Radio

    Wideband Radio

    Key Objectives:

  • Architect, design and prototype radio and amplifier modules for proof of concept, involving a OFDM Software Defined Radio
  • Radio to cover 2.4, 4.7 and 5.8GHz bands

    • Notable

  • High level of automated test coverage, providing quick response to customer characterization inquiries during system-level characterization and optimization.
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    Last-Mile CPE Solution

    3.5-4.2GHz W-CDMA radio (pre-WiMax)

    Key Objective:

  • Design and prototype of a 3.5-4.2GHz W-CDMA radio (pre-WiMax) for last mile solution