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We develop microwave circuit design software and design and test Unmanned Aircraft systems.
Specifically, we:
- create and market microwave and electro-optic components and circuit design software:
- IC and PCB layout software, called WaveMaker;
- microwave circuit simulation software, called Waveform;
- design and test a wide variety of microwave and electro-optic components, circuits and sensors for companies ranging from industrial laser manufacturers to oil and gas exploration equipment developers;
- develop miniature, high performance, systems for use on Unmanned Air Vehicles:
- navigation and flight control systems;
- microwave and electro-optic sensor systems;
- air-to-ground and air-to-satellite RF, microwave and free space optical communication systems;
- perform research and development work on new sensor technologies and systems;
- contribute articles to respected journals and presentations at international conferences on:
- the application of Unmanned Air Vehicles in geophysical survey work;
- the technology of precision sensor systems used in geophysical survey work.
In addition to covering what we do and the products and services we offer, this is an "ideas" site. We have collected ideas and concepts made public by creative people throughout the world. Drop me an email if you would like to discuss how we could contribute to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems work you would like to do.
You may notice that our web site is not being updated as frequently as it used to be. This is because all our staff are tied up with preparations for the UK MoD Grand Challenge 2008, which will be completed by the end of this month.
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Dr Joseph Barnard |
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Managing Director |
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Microwave Circuit Design Software |
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is used in the layout of microwave integrated circuits. |
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is a unique time domain simulator, in which frequency domain information, in the form of S parameter data, can be used in a time domain simulation of the waveforms, in a non-linear circuit. The circuit may contain very non-linear devices, such as step recovery diodes and non-linear transmission lines. This robust simulator can also predict the unexpected onset of oscillations in a non-linear microwave circuit, something no other simulator can do. |
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Microwave and optoelectronic circuit and system design |
Above, our 50 MHz to 20 GHz Agilent network analyser used to characterise the transmission of microwave signals though a network, and the reflection of the signals from a network. Here we are characterising the transmission of signals through a filter over the frequency range from 50 MHz to 20 GHz.
We design microwave and optoelectronic circuits, operating at frequencies from d.c. to 12 GHz. Our design software development background, coupled with a range of professional microwave instruments capable of making measurements up to 26.5 GHz, has provided us with the ability to design and develop high performance communication, navigation and sensor circuits and systems.
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Development of miniature systems for Unmanned Aircraft |
We develop:
- miniaturised navigation, flight control and communication systems for Unmanned Aircraft
- high performance, lightweight, sensor systems
- strategy definition, to exploit the opportunities to be gained through the use of Unmanned Aircraft
- select "what we do" for more information on our activities in this area
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Office location |
- image from Google Earth
The GPS location of our London Office is 51º 34' 40.48" N and 0º 07' 24.80" W.
Find us using Google Maps.
How to get to us by public transport
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Take the Underground Northern Line, High Barnet branch, to Archway
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Take the Junction Road exit past the Underground station
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Take the number 41 bus to Crouch End: journey cost about £1.00
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Get off the bus at the Crouch End Hill stop, adjacent to Carters Glass shop
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Cross Crouch End Hill and walk past the circular National Wesminster Bank building, which will be on your right hand side
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Walk about 30 m (yards) up Crouch Hill and we are on the left hand side of the road.
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