Field Theory Consulting Inc.

Comprehensive custom antenna design services tailored to meet the unique needs of wireless projects.

• Custom Antenna Design

  Design and optimization of custom-tailored antennas from 10 MHz to 40 GHz to meet exact performance criteria.

• Connectivity Specialization

  Custom solutions across diverse protocols including cellular (LTE, 4G, 5G), GPS, RFID/NFC, Bluetooth, WLAN/Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, mmWave, and wireless charging.

• Specialized Configurations

  Advanced design capabilities for arrays, coexistence applications, MIMO, omni-directional, directional, circularly polarized, conformal, and wearable antennas.

Engineering support to optimize wireless system performance, reliability, and circuit architecture.

• Transmission Line Optimization

  Designing and optimizing RF transmission lines to minimize signal loss and maintain integrity across frequency bands.

• Layout and Schematics Review

  Comprehensive review of RF layouts and schematic files to identify and address potential issues early in the design cycle.

• Filter Design and Impedance Matching

  Custom RF filter design and impedance matching to maximize signal quality and isolate desired frequency bands.

• Noise Mitigation

  Analysis of RF signal paths and system layouts to identify noise sources and implement strategies that enhance signal clarity.

Advanced performance evaluation, diagnostics, and testing services conducted in-house.

• Active Antenna Testing

  Quantifying power output and receiver sensitivity, including Total Radiated Power (TRP), Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS), and EIRP.

• Passive Antenna Testing

  Evaluation of isolated antenna performance metrics, including peak gain, passive efficiency, radiation patterns, and S-parameters.

• Standard Performance Testing

  Throughput, rate, range, and return loss testing under simulated real-world conditions.

• EMC/EMI Diagnostics

  Electromagnetic compatibility and interference testing with precise root-cause analysis to isolate and resolve noise sources.

Rapid iteration and fabrication services to accelerate product development cycles.

• Rapid Fabrication

  In-house PCB fabrication allowing the creation of antenna prototypes in approximately 30 minutes.

• 3D-Printed Prototypes

  Rapid physical modeling using 3D-printed materials to accelerate design iteration.

• Immediate Performance Testing

  Direct integration with onsite testing chambers for same-day evaluation after prototype fabrication.

Production services for custom antenna products with scalable batch options.

• Volume Production

  Manufacturing capabilities supporting both small batches and production runs of volumes in the millions.

• Global Sourcing

  Flexible manufacturing options utilizing domestic and international locations tailored to client sourcing budgets.

Computational modeling and analysis of electromagnetic behavior before hardware is built.

• EM Modeling

  Full-wave simulation studies of electromagnetic behavior using industry-standard platforms to evaluate antenna placement and component interaction.

• On-Body & SAR Simulation

  Analysis of detuning, tissue absorption, and radiation efficiency shifts to assess compliance risks prior to formal testing.

Technical support for optimizing printed circuit board designs for high-frequency RF systems.

• High-Frequency Circuit Design

  RF-centric PCB design and layer stack-up optimization using advanced CAD tools.

• DFM Optimization

  Strategic component placement and part validation to minimize coupling and ensure design for manufacturability.

• System Documentation

  Creation of detailed block diagrams, validated schematics, and production-ready files with RF-specific notes.

Mechanical engineering support to optimize antenna integration with physical enclosures.

• 3D CAD Modeling

  Highly detailed mechanical modeling of antennas and enclosures to integrate with assembly files and bills of materials.

• Placement and Routing

  Optimization of antenna placement and cable routing to fit physical constraints without compromising RF performance.

• Fabrication Documentation

  Production of detailed 2D design drawings, antenna specification sheets, and physical prototype assemblies.

Firmware and software optimization to ensure seamless device functionality and secure wireless operations.

• Firmware & Protocols

  Secure firmware design, protocol integration, and complete documentation of interfaces and configuration parameters.

• Active Device Testing

  Real-world operational testing using serial terminals and radio control toolkits to monitor RF and protocol behavior.

• OTA Integration

  Over-the-air performance assessments to verify coverage, signal strength, and firmware update reliability.