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News Release from: Fractus | Subject: FRACMIA-1
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 27 May 2003
Fractal-based antennas aid warship
communications
Warship builder Izar is to use a novel design of antenna from Fractus in its latest projects due for deployment in 2004.
Warship builder Izar is to use a novel design of antenna from Fractus in its latest projects due for deployment in 2004 The FRACMIA-1 (fractal miniaturized antenna) will allow Izar to cover the ships' communications with smaller antenna structures, yet keeping the overall electrical performance
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 15 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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More than any other kind of system, warships incorporate a wide array of communications antennas for different frequencies.
As a result, the size and performance of these antennas are critical in satisfying the needs of communications for warships, which lead the way to multiservice functionality.
The search for new antenna technologies led Fractus to explore beyond the reach of conventional geometry, to the field of mathematics known as fractals.
This principle has brought about several advances in the design of two notoriously difficult types of antennas for warship communications: multiband and the miniature.
The self-similarity characteristic of fractals means that these antennas can operate simultaneously in multiple bands with similar radioelectric parameters.
The space-filling property, a result of the fractal characteristics, enables space to be occupied more efficiently.
This means that smaller antennas can be employed on warships in a more efficient way.
The quality of the antennas can also be improved, resulting in an increase in communications capacity and quality of service.
Fractus' innovative FRACMIA-1 is based on proprietary and patented technology, and offers Izar the opportunity to fully integrate antenna systems into warship designs.
The FRACMIA-1 offers sleek and miniaturised design, great performance and a broad bandwidth to cover several military services.
Other key features include rugged design for extreme environmental and operational requirements.
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