Field Theory has designed highly efficient antennas for very small IOT trackers with LTE, GPS, BLE and WI-Fi as well as for wireless security devices found in many people’s homes.

Our experts leverage simulation tools, onsite antenna chambers and prototyping tools to shorten the development/test cycles

With such offering, Field Theory has gained a vast array of clients over the years. For example, a new client contacted Field Theory when their product was failing OTA specifications. The client had selected a chip antenna based on the performance specifications in its datasheets. However, the chip antenna did not meet their performance expectations on the product. No one antenna can reliably be the best solution for a variety of products. Within 30 days, Field Theory was able to help the client by providing workable RF solutions. Additionally, Field Theory provided an RF solution, which reduced the overall product cost by $70 per unit. This helped the client save millions of dollars.

In another instance, Field Theory was contracted by a client whose OBD automotive device had many RF antenna performance issues (LTE-CAT4 with 3G fallback, GPS, and dual-band Wi-Fi, and BLE). Field Theory completed a study, which ultimately led to a new product with a 20% reduction in overall product size and significantly improved RF antenna performance.

“Field Theory builds relationships with our clients that allows us to be proactive in the development process and build a better antenna in a shorter time frame,” Scarpelli said. “We partner with the client’s various engineering groups and provide advice to help them avoid design pitfalls that may affect RF Performance that we have seen in our experience working on multiple form factors.”

These instances of client success always drive Field Theory to discover new avenues of growth and improve its R&D capability. For two years, Field Theory has been conducting research and development on various mmWave antenna designs. This has helped them develop their own 5G mmWave antenna reference design. “We have made a significant investment in our lab equipment and in our simulation tools. We have gained extensive expertise in helping clients with custom antenna designs in their products in the spectrum of 5G and mmWAVE technology,” Scarpelli said.

“Field Theory can provide a custom or a semi-custom antenna design for customer’s product at a relatively similar price of a chip antenna. These antenna design options will significantly improve performance. We enjoy working with companies on projects of all sizes. The clients who partner with Field Theory will find a better overall RF solution and ultimately, a better performing product,” concludes Scarpelli.