Antenna Reference Model Library
Reference Designs & Architectural Examples Only: Verified 3D CAD Geometries, Touchstone S-Parameter Matrices, and Far-Field Radiation Patterns Across 1.5 MHz to 53 GHz. Nikola RF provides AAA Full-Wave Computational EM Simulation and Co-Design Services to synthesize and de-risk custom antennas before tooling.
Showing 52 of 52 reference design models (Architectural Examples Only)
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
Compact 3-Channel Adcock DF Array
3-channel Adcock DF array covering 20 MHz to 6 GHz. Generates Watson-Watt and 3-channel correlative calibration tables with verified mutual coupling.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Adcock monopole array with central reference
- Max VSWR
- 2.8:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 44.5 M cells
- Solve Time
- 6.8 h
- Platforms
- Vehicle, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s3p, Far-field patterns, DF phase/amplitude calibration tables, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
4-Channel Precision Interferometer DF Array
Lightweight 4-channel correlative interferometer array with full-wave mutual coupling matrices and mast interaction modeling.
- Band
- 400 MHz – 8 GHz
- Type
- 5-Element circular interferometer
- Max VSWR
- 2.4:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 9.8 M cells
- Solve Time
- 3.4 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, Tactical, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s4p, Far-field 3D patterns, CAD STEP geometry, PyAEDT automation script
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
Maritime 5-Channel Correlative DF & Monitoring Array
Ruggedized naval direction finding antenna. Combines full-size low-band elements with high-band interferometer and coaxial monitor launch.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Band C/D interferometer with integrated omni monitor
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 52 M cells
- Solve Time
- 8.2 h
- Platforms
- Naval, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s5p, 3D radiation patterns, Naval topside scattering matrix, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingSimulation only
Tactical HF Loop Quadpod DF Array
HF crossed loop DF element on tactical mast. Models real lossy ground planes, Sommerfeld integrals, and near-field mast re-radiation.
- Band
- 1 MHz – 30 MHz
- Type
- Crossed magnetic loop quadpod
- Max VSWR
- 4.8:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.6 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s3p, Ground-reflection matrix, Feko .cfx model, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingSimulation only
Millimeter-Wave Handheld DF Horn Array
Ultra-wideband millimeter-wave DF aperture spanning 6 to 53 GHz in custom ergonomic radome with calibrated phase center stability.
- Band
- 6 GHz – 53 GHz
- Type
- Corrugated scalar feed horn cluster
- Peak Gain
- 16.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.2:1
- Efficiency
- 88%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 14.2 M cells
- Solve Time
- 4.5 h
- Platforms
- Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Aperture field map
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
2.4 GHz ISM High-Gain Axial-Mode Helical
Precision axial-mode helical antenna optimized for 2.4 GHz ISM band telemetry and Wi-Fi perimeter links. Delivers > 14 dBi peak gain and axial ratio < 1.5 dB across the entire band.
- Band
- 2.4 GHz – 2.5 GHz
- Type
- Axial-mode helical radiator with circular cup reflector
- Peak Gain
- 14.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.35:1
- Efficiency
- 94%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 5.6 M cells
- Solve Time
- 1.8 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, UAV/Drone, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Axial ratio vs theta curves, CAD STEP, 3D radiation patterns, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
5.8 GHz ISM Dual-Port Circular Polarized Helix
5.8 GHz ISM band telemetry and FPV downlink helix. Features integrated quarter-wave transformer matching and circular reflector cavity.
- Band
- 5.725 GHz – 5.875 GHz
- Type
- Dual-filar helical feed with tapered matching transformer
- Peak Gain
- 13.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.4:1
- Efficiency
- 91%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 16.4 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.6 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, UAV/Drone, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Co-pol & cross-pol patterns, CAD STEP, CST project archive
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
915 MHz ISM Quad-Turn Helical Telemetry Antenna
Long-range 902–928 MHz US ISM band telemetry helix. Provides exceptional axial ratio (< 2 dB) for non-line-of-sight multipath mitigation.
- Band
- 902 MHz – 928 MHz
- Type
- 4-Turn axial helical radiator
- Peak Gain
- 10.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.3:1
- Efficiency
- 92%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.1 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, Feko .cfx file, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Dual-Band Satellite & Telemetry Helix
Wideband nested helix covering S-band (2.4 GHz) and C-band (5.8 GHz) telemetry downlinks with independent SMA feed ports.
- Band
- 2.4 GHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Concentric nested helical array
- Peak Gain
- 12.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.9:1
- Efficiency
- 89%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 18.2 M cells
- Solve Time
- 4.8 h
- Platforms
- Naval, Airborne, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, PyAEDT setup script
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
433 MHz ISM Tuned Folded Dipole
Precision 433 MHz EU ISM band folded dipole with integrated 4:1 half-wave coaxial loop balun. Pure 50 Ω balanced match with zero feedline radiation.
- Band
- 430 MHz – 440 MHz
- Type
- Closed folded dipole with integrated 4:1 coaxial balun
- Peak Gain
- 2.15 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.25:1
- Efficiency
- 97%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 3.2 M cells
- Solve Time
- 1.2 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Fixed Site, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, 3D radiation patterns, CAD STEP, Balun layout drawing
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
915 MHz ISM Low-Profile Folded Dipole
Planar folded dipole for 902–928 MHz US ISM transceivers. Fabricated on low-loss Rogers RO4350B substrate with integrated microstrip balun.
- Band
- 902 MHz – 928 MHz
- Type
- PCB coplanar folded dipole with microstrip transformer
- Peak Gain
- 2.1 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.28:1
- Efficiency
- 95%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 6.8 M cells
- Solve Time
- 1.4 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Vehicle, UAV/Drone
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Gerber RS-274X layout, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
2.4 GHz ISM Folded Dipole Collinear Array
Directional 2-bay folded dipole array backed by corner reflector grid for 2.4 GHz ISM base station coverage. Narrow elevation beam with 7.2 dBi gain.
- Band
- 2.4 GHz – 2.484 GHz
- Type
- 2-Bay collinear folded dipole array with reflector screen
- Peak Gain
- 7.2 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.35:1
- Efficiency
- 93%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 7.4 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.1 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, PyAEDT script
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Wideband Folded Inverted-V Dipole
High-frequency broadband folded dipole with terminating load. Delivers full 1.5 to 30 MHz coverage without requiring an external antenna tuner.
- Band
- 1.5 MHz – 30 MHz
- Type
- Folded wire dipole in inverted-V configuration
- Peak Gain
- 4.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 82%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.5 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Ground reflection plots, Feko model, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
High-Power Wideband Directional LPDA
2 to 6 GHz wideband directional LPDA. Calibrated E-plane and H-plane beamwidths with verified phase center movement across frequency.
- Band
- 2 GHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Cross-boom log-periodic dipole array
- Peak Gain
- 9.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 92%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 11.2 M cells
- Solve Time
- 3.8 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Vehicle, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP geometry, PyAEDT synthesis model
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
Heavy-Duty Broad-Spectrum LPDA
High-power 20 to 3000 MHz LPDA with integrated 7/16 DIN launcher. Models internal coaxial feed line transmission and element wind survivability.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 3 GHz
- Type
- Twin-boom log-periodic dipole array
- Peak Gain
- 7.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 90%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 38 M cells
- Solve Time
- 7.2 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Naval
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Thermal RF dissipation map, Far-field patterns, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Tactical Foldable Wire LPDA
Rapidly deployable 100–500 MHz wire LPDA designed for manpack reconnaissance. 200 W CW continuous power rating with lightweight composite boom.
- Band
- 100 MHz – 500 MHz
- Type
- Foldable wire log-periodic dipole array
- Peak Gain
- 7 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 91%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.4 h
- Platforms
- Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, Feko .cfx model, Deployment manual PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADMonitoringMeasurement-correlated
Active High-Sensitivity Monitoring Omni
Wideband monitoring omni antenna with integrated high-dynamic-range LNA at the feedpoint. Minimizes cable loss and preserves low-amplitude signals.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 3 GHz
- Type
- Biconical / discone hybrid with low-noise amplifier
- Peak Gain
- 2.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 88%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 28.5 M cells
- Solve Time
- 5.4 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Noise figure curves, Far-field patterns, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
Vehicle High-Power Wideband Monocone
Heavy-duty vehicle roof-mount monocone antenna for tactical communications. Includes spring base shock absorption and 200 W CW power handling.
- Band
- 100 MHz – 500 MHz
- Type
- Elevated-feed monocone radiator
- Peak Gain
- 3.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 91%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 7.8 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.8 h
- Platforms
- Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Vehicle roof boundary model, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
Naval High-Power Collinear Omni Antenna
Naval topside collinear omni antenna housed in ruggedized glass-fiber radome. 5.5 dBi high gain with tight azimuth ripple (< ±0.8 dB).
- Band
- 500 MHz – 3 GHz
- Type
- Center-fed stacked collinear dipole array
- Peak Gain
- 5.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 90%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 2.2 h
- Platforms
- Naval
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Elevation ripple analysis, Feko project, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
Cavity-Backed Archimedean Spiral Antenna
400 MHz to 8 GHz cavity-backed Archimedean spiral. Utilizes graded carbon absorber cavity backing to eliminate back-radiation reflections across multi-octave bandwidth.
- Band
- 400 MHz – 8 GHz
- Type
- Planar two-arm Archimedean spiral with absorbing cavity
- Peak Gain
- 8.2 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 78%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 15.6 M cells
- Solve Time
- 4.2 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, Tactical, UAV/Drone
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Axial ratio frequency curves, CAD STEP, HFSS .aedt workspace
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADMonitoringSimulation only
Dual-Polarized Cavity Spiral Antenna
Simultaneous horizontal and vertical (or dual circular) polarized sinuous spiral antenna. Ideal for wideband polarimetric electronic intelligence.
- Band
- 1 GHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Four-arm sinuous spiral feed
- Peak Gain
- 5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.2:1
- Efficiency
- 75%
- Polarisation
- Dual Linear
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 22 M cells
- Solve Time
- 5.1 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s4p, Co-pol & cross-pol patterns, CST project file, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADPhased ArraySimulation only
28 GHz mmWave 8x8 Beamforming Phased Array
64-element millimeter-wave beamforming phased array on Rogers RO4350B. Evaluates scan blindness up to ±60° steering, mutual coupling, and side-lobe suppression.
- Band
- 26.5 GHz – 29.5 GHz
- Type
- Substrate-integrated stacked patch array
- Peak Gain
- 24.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.8:1
- Efficiency
- 86%
- Polarisation
- Dual Linear
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 32 M cells
- Solve Time
- 12.5 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, Fixed Site, UAV/Drone
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s64p, Active element pattern matrices, PyAEDT beamforming synthesis code, Full .aedt workspace
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADInstalled PerformanceSimulation only
Naval Mast Multi-Antenna Topside Co-Site Study
Massive platform installed-performance electromagnetic study utilizing MLFMM and asymptotic ray tracing on a 120-meter naval vessel superstructure.
- Band
- 100 MHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Frigate superstructure installed platform array
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 24 h
- Platforms
- Naval
- Deliverables
- Full-ship CAD .cfx model, Co-site port-to-port S-parameters, Scattering radiation patterns, EMI mitigation report
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
Ultra-Wideband 4-Channel Correlative DF Array
Multi-octave direction finding array spanning 1 MHz to 8 GHz. Provides < 2° RMS bearing accuracy with 4-channel correlative DF processing.
- Band
- 1 MHz – 8 GHz
- Type
- Compact 4-channel correlative interferometer array
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 14.8 M cells
- Solve Time
- 4.6 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Vehicle, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s4p, 3D radiation patterns, Correlative calibration matrices, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
5-Element Dual-Band Microwave DF Array
Compact microwave direction finding antenna covering 2 to 6 GHz. Compatible with 5-channel and commutated 2-channel receiver architectures.
- Band
- 2 GHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- 5-Element circular array with central monitor probe
- Max VSWR
- 2.2:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 16.2 M cells
- Solve Time
- 3.8 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Airborne
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s5p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP geometry, PyAEDT automation script
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
Electrically Hardened Tactical Portable DF Array
Ruggedized portable DF antenna tested for 200 V/m high-intensity radiated field (HIRF) survivability from 1 MHz to 6 GHz.
- Band
- 1 MHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Correlative interferometer with integrated EMP hardening
- Max VSWR
- 2.8:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 2.9 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s4p, High-field survivability report (200 V/m), Far-field patterns, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingSimulation only
On-the-March VHF Tactical DF Interferometer
Tactical on-the-move DF array for 20–300 MHz VHF mobile interception. Features calibrated vehicle roof boundary interaction.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 300 MHz
- Type
- 5-Element vehicular tactical mast interferometer
- Max VSWR
- 2.6:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 34 M cells
- Solve Time
- 6.2 h
- Platforms
- Vehicle, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s5p, Installed vehicular pattern ripple, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
3-Channel Compact Adcock Array
Compact 500 to 2000 MHz Adcock array with per-band Watson-Watt and 3-channel correlative tables for precision tactical radio monitoring.
- Band
- 500 MHz – 2 GHz
- Type
- 3-Channel compact Adcock monopole cluster
- Max VSWR
- 2.4:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 11.5 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.8 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s3p, Watson-Watt calibration tables, Far-field patterns, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingSimulation only
8-Element FM Broadcast Band Circular Interferometer
Dedicated 8-element circular DF array optimized for 80 to 108 MHz FM broadcast band surveillance and illicit transmitter localization.
- Band
- 80 MHz – 108 MHz
- Type
- 8-Element circular interferometer array
- Max VSWR
- 2.1:1
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.8 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s8p, Phase difference tables, Feko .cfx model, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingSimulation only
Millimeter-Wave High-Gain DF Horn Cluster
Broadband 4 to 40 GHz directional horn cluster for electronic intelligence (ELINT) millimeter-wave radar hunting and angle-of-arrival determination.
- Band
- 4 GHz – 40 GHz
- Type
- Corrugated scalar horn array in radome
- Peak Gain
- 16 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.2:1
- Efficiency
- 89%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 22.4 M cells
- Solve Time
- 7.2 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Airborne
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Aperture phase center analysis
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
300 W High-Power Wideband LPDA
80 to 2000 MHz continuous wideband LPDA capable of 300 W CW power handling for multi-band tactical communications and jammer synthesis.
- Band
- 80 MHz – 2 GHz
- Type
- Twin-boom log-periodic dipole array
- Peak Gain
- 7.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 91%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 26 M cells
- Solve Time
- 4.8 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, Thermal dissipation report, CAD STEP
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
Ultra-Wideband Microwave LPDA
Compact microwave LPDA covering 800 MHz to 8 GHz with tight VSWR < 2:1 and invariant 60° azimuth / 45° elevation beamwidths.
- Band
- 800 MHz – 8 GHz
- Type
- Microstrip-integrated printed LPDA
- Peak Gain
- 8.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 93%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 14.5 M cells
- Solve Time
- 3.2 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, Tactical, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
High-Power Broadband Directional LPDA
Multi-octave 400 to 8000 MHz directional antenna delivering > 8 dBi gain and excellent front-to-back ratio (> 20 dB).
- Band
- 400 MHz – 8 GHz
- Type
- Precision aluminum tube log-periodic array
- Peak Gain
- 8.2 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 92%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.6 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field 3D patterns, Feko project file, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Low-Profile Lightweight LPDA
Ultra-lightweight aerodynamic LPDA for airborne UAV mounting and tactical reconnaissance spanning 800 to 6000 MHz.
- Band
- 800 MHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Carbon-fiber composite log-periodic boom
- Peak Gain
- 7.9 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 94%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 12 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.4 h
- Platforms
- UAV/Drone, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Wind loading and weight breakdown, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Dual-Linear Maritime Mast LPDA
Orthogonal dual-polarized maritime LPDA for simultaneous vertical and horizontal monitoring across 100 MHz to 3 GHz with > 25 dB polarization isolation.
- Band
- 100 MHz – 3 GHz
- Type
- Orthogonal dual-polarized log-periodic array
- Peak Gain
- 7.2 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 88%
- Polarisation
- Dual Linear
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 4.2 h
- Platforms
- Naval, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Port-to-port isolation curves, Installed mast pattern, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Cross-Polarized Tactical Recon LPDA
Broadband 30 to 2500 MHz dual-polarized tactical surveillance antenna for full polarization characterization of intercepted emissions.
- Band
- 30 MHz – 2.5 GHz
- Type
- Crossed dual-linear log-periodic dipole elements
- Peak Gain
- 7 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 89%
- Polarisation
- Dual Linear
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 28 M cells
- Solve Time
- 5.4 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, PyAEDT setup script
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
VHF Dual-Polarized Low-Band LPDA
Dedicated 30 to 100 MHz VHF low-band log-periodic array providing cross-polarized gain over lossy soil and tactical ground environments.
- Band
- 30 MHz – 100 MHz
- Type
- Twin-plane low-frequency log-periodic array
- Peak Gain
- 6.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 90%
- Polarisation
- Dual Linear
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.9 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Ground reflection plots, Feko model, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
1 kW Continuous High-Power Wire LPDA
High-power 1000 W CW transmitter antenna spanning 20 to 100 MHz. Designed for electronic attack and long-range tactical VHF communications.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 100 MHz
- Type
- Catenary wire log-periodic array on composite mast
- Peak Gain
- 6.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 92%
- Polarisation
- Linear
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 42 M cells
- Solve Time
- 7.5 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, High-power RF voltage arc breakdown model, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Dual-Port Tactical Helical Antenna
Broadband dual-port tactical helical antenna spanning 30 to 512 MHz. Provides circular polarization for non-line-of-sight satellite and tactical tactical links.
- Band
- 30 MHz – 512 MHz
- Type
- Bifilar helical radiator with dual coaxial feeds
- Peak Gain
- 9.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 88%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 15.6 M cells
- Solve Time
- 3.4 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Axial ratio vs frequency, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
1.2 kW CW High-Power Axial Helical
High-power transmitter helix engineered for 1200 W continuous RF power handling across 20 to 500 MHz with integrated pressurized launcher.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 500 MHz
- Type
- Heavy-gauge copper axial helical radiator in radome
- Peak Gain
- 11.2 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 91%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 38 M cells
- Solve Time
- 6.8 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Naval
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Thermal RF heating simulation, Far-field patterns, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
Broadband Inverted-V Folded Dipole
Tactical HF folded inverted-V dipole for 1.5–30 MHz continuous coverage without antenna tuner. Delivers reliable near-vertical incidence skywave (NVIS).
- Band
- 1.5 MHz – 30 MHz
- Type
- Resistively loaded inverted-V folded dipole
- Peak Gain
- 4.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 80%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.2 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Tactical
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Ground-wave and sky-wave patterns, Feko project, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
UHF Ground-to-Air Center-Fed Dipole
Military UHF air-band (225–420 MHz) center-fed folded dipole for air traffic control, ground-to-air communications, and tactical vehicular installations.
- Band
- 225 MHz – 420 MHz
- Type
- Center-fed sleeved folded dipole
- Peak Gain
- 2.15 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 96%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 4.8 M cells
- Solve Time
- 1.4 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADMonitoringMeasurement-correlated
Manpack VHF High-Power Tactical Monocone
Manpack and vehicular 20 to 500 MHz monocone radiator. High-efficiency vertical omni with ruggedized spring shock base for off-road durability.
- Band
- 20 MHz – 500 MHz
- Type
- Wideband monocone with spring base shock mount
- Peak Gain
- 3.2 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 90%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 18 M cells
- Solve Time
- 3.2 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
200 W Heavy-Duty Vehicular Whip
100 to 520 MHz tactical vehicular antenna rated for 200 W CW. Delivers flat omnidirectional azimuth coverage with vehicle roof ground coupling.
- Band
- 100 MHz – 520 MHz
- Type
- Wideband center-fed whip with matching network
- Peak Gain
- 3.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 92%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 14 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.6 h
- Platforms
- Vehicle
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Vehicle chassis boundary simulation, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationMeasurement-correlated
Center-Fed High-Power Coaxial Omni
Broadband 400 to 4000 MHz center-fed omnidirectional antenna for multi-band tactical communications and spectrum surveillance.
- Band
- 400 MHz – 4 GHz
- Type
- Center-fed biconical coaxial radiator in radome
- Peak Gain
- 4.2 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 3:1
- Efficiency
- 91%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 1.8 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, Feko project, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
High-Gain L-Band Telemetry Collinear
High-gain 1150 to 1400 MHz collinear omni antenna delivering 6.5 dBi omnidirectional boresight gain with narrow 18° elevation beamwidth.
- Band
- 1.15 GHz – 1.4 GHz
- Type
- Stacked collinear dipole array in fiberglass radome
- Peak Gain
- 6.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 94%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 8.5 M cells
- Solve Time
- 1.9 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Airborne
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
High-Gain C-Band NATO Collinear Omni
Precision 4.4 to 5.0 GHz NATO Band IV collinear omni antenna for perimeter surveillance and high-throughput data links.
- Band
- 4.4 GHz – 5 GHz
- Type
- High-frequency collinear array with low-loss phasing stubs
- Peak Gain
- 6.8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 92%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 16 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.5 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Naval
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
High-Gain C-Band Telemetry Omni
5.5 to 6.0 GHz high-gain omni antenna engineered for drone downlinks, test range telemetry, and high-frequency wireless perimeter systems.
- Band
- 5.5 GHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Tuned collinear dipole stack in weatherproof radome
- Peak Gain
- 7 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 91%
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 11.2 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.2 h
- Platforms
- Fixed Site, Naval
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADMonitoringSimulation only
Dual-Polarized Wideband Surveillance Omni
1350 to 2700 MHz dual-polarized omnidirectional antenna providing simultaneous horizontal and vertical polarization with > 40 dB port-to-port isolation.
- Band
- 1.35 GHz – 2.7 GHz
- Type
- Concentric vertical dipole and horizontal loop array
- Peak Gain
- 4.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2.5:1
- Efficiency
- 89%
- Polarisation
- Dual Linear
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 2.8 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, Fixed Site
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s2p, Cross-polarization isolation curves, Feko project, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADDirection FindingMeasurement-correlated
Multi-Octave RHCP Cavity-Backed Spiral
Multi-octave 400 MHz to 8 GHz circular-polarized spiral antenna for radar warning receivers (RWR), ELINT, and broadband direction finding.
- Band
- 400 MHz – 8 GHz
- Type
- Two-arm planar Archimedean spiral with graded absorber cavity
- Peak Gain
- 8 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 79%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- Ansys HFSS (FEM)
- Mesh Count
- 18.5 M cells
- Solve Time
- 4.8 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, Tactical, UAV/Drone
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Axial ratio vs theta curves, CAD STEP, HFSS project
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
High-Power LHCP Resonant Spiral
Tuned 400 to 450 MHz high-power left-hand circular polarized (LHCP) spiral antenna for UHF SATCOM uplinks and tactical ground control.
- Band
- 400 MHz – 450 MHz
- Type
- Cavity-backed planar spiral with high-power coaxial balun
- Peak Gain
- 6.5 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 1.8:1
- Efficiency
- 84%
- Polarisation
- LHCP
- Solver
- CST Studio Suite (FDTD)
- Mesh Count
- 14 M cells
- Solve Time
- 2.8 h
- Platforms
- Tactical, UAV/Drone
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Far-field patterns, CAD STEP, Report PDF
- 3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL±0.001 mm CADCommunicationSimulation only
High-Power Directional RHCP Spiral
High-gain 2 to 6 GHz right-hand circular polarized directional spiral with tight axial ratio (< 1 dB) for airborne telemetry downlinks.
- Band
- 2 GHz – 6 GHz
- Type
- Conical equiangular spiral in cavity
- Peak Gain
- 10 dBi
- Max VSWR
- 2:1
- Efficiency
- 86%
- Polarisation
- RHCP
- Solver
- Altair Feko (MoM)
- Solve Time
- 3.5 h
- Platforms
- Airborne, Naval
- Deliverables
- Touchstone .s1p, Axial ratio frequency plot, Feko project, Report PDF