Post on 03-Aug-2020
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Wireless Research Center: Engineering & Test Capabilities
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Wireless Research Center
Non-profit focused on wireless sector technology and economic development
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Certified & Development Testing
Field Testing & Training
RF/Antenna Engineering Services
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A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Wireless Research Center Staff with over 100 engineer-years of experience in design, testing, and R&D of antennas, RF devices,
electronics, and advance wireless systems.
Industry leadership in development, standardization, and harmonization of Wearable, Medical, 5G, IoT, Aviation, & Sensor Systems.
Supporting 250+ organizations in commercial, medical, public safety, aviation & DoD market sectors.
Small business, research institution, self-funded 501(c)(3) non-profit – IP neutral.
Founded in 2010
Recipient of $5.8M in grants and initiatives
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A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Wireless Research Center
Non-profit focused on economic development in the wireless sector
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A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Centrally Located and Accessible
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WRC
2:30 to Jacksonville1:30 to Fayetteville
3:30 to Virginia Beach
3:30 to Charlottesville
3:30 to Quantico
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Wireless Research Center
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RIoT was created as a part of the Wireless Center’s economic development initiative to establish a collaborative IoT Ecosystem
6000+ Individual Members Over 80 companies
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Wireless Research Center: Antenna Testing
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• The Satimo 64 chamber provides complete antenna patterning and wireless system characterization from 400 MHz to 18 GHz.
• WRC chambers can provide RF high shielding/isolation or simulate the cellular environment of any location in the world.
WRC labs bring the real-world into a secure, controlled environment for advanced wireless development.
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
OTA Test Capabilities Satimo SG64 Chamber
Near to Far Field, Multi-probe Chamber providing faster testing speed Supports larger form factor devices up to 220 lbs. that fits within a 6ft
diameter sphere Multiple mast types, including a chair for wearable body testing and
multiple body phantoms 5.3 degree probe spacing Housed in 5m x 5m x 5m shielded room
Certified Active Cellular Testing CTIA & Verizon OTA Authorized Test Lab
Anritsu MT8821 Callbox supporting NB-IoT, LTE, CAT M1 & legacy
OTA (over the air) Testing – TRP/TIS (Tx/Rx) RSSI TIS certified - faster test time
Certified Passive Antenna Testing (400 MHz – 18GHz) ISO 17025 Certified
*depends on center of gravity and width dimension with respect to overall size** test object must be able to be maneuvered through the chamber door and to be positioned by an operator.
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Testing antennas and RF systems in isolation or simulated real-world RF conditions.
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
EM Simulation & Modeling
CST Microwave Studio
FDTD (Time Domain)
Moment Method (Frequency Domain)
MLFMM (Integral Equation) solvers
Ansys Electronic Desktop
HFSS FEM (Frequency Domain)
Savant (PO, PTD and UTD)
Ray bouncing for antenna on large structure
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WRC can model and simulate devices and platforms to guide design, engineering, and fielding.
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Antenna Testing & Full Body Phantom
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WRC has tools and expertise to design, model, and characterize body worn electronics and wireless devices.
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Engineering Capabilities for DevicesProvide engineering support to manufacturers using wireless technologies in products
Antenna, RF & EMC System Design Review (layout, schematic, mechanics) Recommend having review prior to first prototype but can review at any stage of project Analysis and evaluation of overall system, use case and implementation
Design & Optimization of Antenna, Radio Feasibility Study and tradeoff analysis of custom vs. off the shelf antennas through EM simulation and/or measurements Selection of Antenna location on larger systems (buildings, aircraft, vehicles) Design of antenna elements, arrays, feed systems, and matching networks. Co-located antenna optimization
System Implementation Analysis EM Simulations & Measurements Propagation and Path Loss Measurements Field Test Measurements
Work with the device manufacturer, certification house and the wireless carrier throughout the product cycle to ensure a solid product
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A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Other WRC Test Capabilities
FCC Pre-check Regulatory Testing (30kHz – 16GHz)
Pre-check radiated & conducted spurious emissions testing
Pre-check conducted testing (peak conducted power, 6dB BW, PSD & Band Edge)
Pre-check idle mode testing
Pre-check ESD testing
Field Testing
3 COW Towers (cell on wheels) & field equipment
New Site Deployment Analysis
Field & Propagation Analysis & Survey
Custom testing scenarios
Access to RF Test Equipment and support staff
National Instruments Vector Signal Transceivers for special waveforms
Keysight FieldFox 1MHz to 26GHz Spectrum/Scalar analyzer12
WRC’s measurement and testing capability helps reduce the risks and costs of going from the lab to production and fielding.
A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Contact Us
Located in Wake Forest, NC
~25 minutes north of Raleigh
~20 minutes from RDU, RTP
Contact: gerard.hayes@wirelesscenter-nc.org
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A Non Profit 501(C)(3) Wireless Research Hub
Wireless Research Center of North Carolina
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Contact InformationDr. Gerard Hayes
3331 Heritage Trade DriveSuite 101Wake Forest, NC27587-4346
Office: 919-435-1051gerard.hayes@wirelesscenter-nc.org
DUNS: 969062061CAGE CODE: 6HTF9SAM: Active
NCAIS CodesPrimary: 541380 Electrical and electronic testing laboratories or servicesSecondary:
541430 Communication design services, visual541990 Electronic communication content verification services811213 Communication equipment repair and maintenance services541330 Engineering design services / Acoustical system engineering design
services / Acoustical engineering consulting services541618 Telecommunications management consulting services517919 All Other Telecommunications541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services541512 CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems integration design services