Research in communication technology
SP performs advanced research and development in communication technology, against the background of our expertise in computation methods and measurement technology.
Projects aim to assist the industrial development process with new products, new technologies and new methods. We possess special expertise in antenna systems and methods of developing and analysing them. Much of the work is carried out in Centres of Excellence, such as Chase or Charmant, together with industry and Chalmers University of Technology, and also in the form of industrial projects financed by sources such as VINNOVA.
MIMO antennas
Modern mobile terminals impose demanding requirements in respect of transmission capacity and reliable connection, often under fading conditions. At the same time, the antenna systems must be squeezed into a very restricted space. One solution to this problem is the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) approach. SP is involved in projects developing new methods of efficient development and analysis of antenna systems of this type.
Advanced antenna systems
SP develops advanced antenna systems for complex environments. An example of such an application is the antenna design for radio-controlled container locks, as the metals in containers mean that standard designs are ineffective. We have also developed antennas that will operate in water.
Measurement methods
Complex antennas also require complex methods of measurement. In addition to many years' experience of traditional methods of measurement of antenna performance, SP also has substantial expertise in measuring using reverberation chambers and fading simulators.