Microwaves- Electronics

Microwaves are electromagnetic waves which travel in a propagation medium such as air, space or a dielectric material. They are used for transporting signals and electric information over a wide range of frequencies, in particular those used for radio waves, radiofrequencies, microwaves up to infrared (from just a few MHz to 300 GHz and right up to Terahertz).

Microwave technologies cover technologies used in designing the circuits for microelectronics and integrated circuits, using technologies such as MMIC, silicon and III/V:

- antennae, sensors, high-frequency electronic components and active and passive circuits, etc. Designing circuits and systems involves skills in electrical modeling, wave propagation, electromagnetic and thermal simulations, EMC and interference phenomena

- technologies for miniature assembly and integration. The components and electronic systems created involve characterization, cabling and high-frequency testing technologies

- analog-digital conversion, methods and algorithms used to improve system performance (especially embedded systems), and signal processing are additional skill areas

- digital technologies providing simulation and modeling tools, often used in designing high-frequency components and electronic systems. They also make it possible to secure and protect data in embedded electronic systems.

These technologies enable manufacturers to offer innovative industrial solutions to meet market needs.

Examples of applications

RF MEMS components

Microwave Circuits

RF electronic cards

Base station antennae

Member positioning

From our clients

"The ALPHA-RLH competitiveness cluster advised us in setting up collaborative projects. It also gave us the opportunity to access a network of small businesses, large groups, research centers and associations aimed at facilitating technology transfer between public laboratories and industry. For us, the cluster is a real vehicle for communication in association with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region."

"As well as providing day-to-day support (promotion, network, partnership assistance, strategic and technological advice, etc.) ALPHA-RLH contributed to different phases in the growth of our project: technological Proof of Concept, by supporting and seeing through FUI funding in collaboration with major industrial companies; the company’s strategic positioning, making it possible to conduct market surveys at trade fairs in our line of activity; and on development, by facilitating contacts with investors. This is a dynamic cluster made up of people who really know the field of microwaves."

"INOVEOS has been a member of the cluster since the creation of the firm in 2007. ALPHA-RLH works with us in developing our R&D, by helping us to establish and follow collaborative projects (regional or national projects such as the INOGYRO shared laboratory), as well as in international development (Europe, USA, China). It is also a fundamental interface in our relations with a wide range of public and private actors in Nouvelle-Aquitaine."

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