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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 Certified & Development Testing
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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
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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WRC
2:30 to Jacksonville 1:30 to Fayetteville 3:30 to Virginia Beach 3:30 to Charlottesville 3:30 to Quantico
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6000+ Individual Members Over 80 companies
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complete antenna patterning and wireless system characterization from 400 MHz to 18 GHz.
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
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.
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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.
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WRC has tools and expertise to design, model, and characterize body worn electronics and wireless devices.
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Provide 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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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 analyzer
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WRC’s measurement and testing capability helps reduce the risks and costs of going from the lab to production and fielding.
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Located in Wake Forest, NC
~25 minutes north of Raleigh ~20 minutes from RDU, RTP
Contact:
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Contact Information
3331 Heritage Trade Drive Suite 101 Wake Forest, NC 27587-4346
Office: 919-435-1051 gerard.hayes@wirelesscenter-nc.org DUNS: 969062061 CAGE CODE: 6HTF9 SAM: Active
NCAIS Codes Primary: 541380 Electrical and electronic testing laboratories or services Secondary: 541430 Communication design services, visual 541990 Electronic communication content verification services 811213 Communication equipment repair and maintenance services 541330 Engineering design services / Acoustical system engineering design services / Acoustical engineering consulting services 541618 Telecommunications management consulting services 517919 All Other Telecommunications 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 541512 CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems integration design services