EECL was approached by the Faculty of Engineering to design and manufacture two large-scale reflector metamaterial antennas—an ambitious and highly challenging project. These antennas were intended to reflect 6G beams around corners, requiring two distinct variants: one with a passive surface providing a fixed angle of reflection and another with an active surface capable of electrically steering the beam.
The concept existed only on paper, with each antenna needing to measure approximately 3m x 3m. The designs required the use of fragile, heavy ceramic substrates with strict electrical property specifications to ensure the desired RF performance. Adding to the complexity, the project coincided with a COVID-19 lockdown, and the antennas had to be manufactured, assembled, and delivered within just 12 weeks. They also needed to be easily movable on wheels within a demonstration environment.
Despite these significant challenges, EECL successfully delivered on time. The completed antennas feature thousands of surface-mounted components and large dielectric panels, precisely assembled and stitched together using exotic materials. Mounted on a custom-built demonstration rig, the antennas worked flawlessly, meeting the University of Surrey’s exacting requirements. The delivered design worked perfectly for the University of Surrey and can be seen on display in the university main entrance.
RF Space Payload Ground Testing
How do you test a complex payload with 18 RF connections at Ka Band?
Lunar Mission Payload Development
We were contracted by ESA to design a SpacePNT GPS receiver destined for the moon. The project is now fully delivered
ESA HydroGNSS
We signed the delivery of 6 flight units at SpaceComm Expo. All modules are now flying with exceptional results
University of Surrey 6G Test System
We delivered a precision RF switch box linked to GPS timing for 6G demonstration
ESA Radiation Testing
We undertook a radiation test campaign for ESA where we validated all ICs that we are flying to the moon in 2026 on Lunar Pathfinder
Starcloud : XBand LNB
We went from conception to delivery of a flight unit in 16 weeks for an X-Band LNB with extremely low noise figure, high gain and low phase noise
University of Surrey Metamaterial Antennas
We manufactured two large meta surface antennas and delivered them to the customer within 8 weeks
X-Band Radar Development
We took over the design of an X-Band radar module obtaining 100W of transmit power, aswell as optimizing the design, paving the way for commercial manufacturing
Quantum Computing Development
We developed a quantum computer RF system from scratch for the client and it is now being manufactured in volumes of 1000s
