Business Details
Trusted RF & Microwave Engineering Solutions in Frankfort
Ra Wood Associates delivers innovative engineering solutions for industries through advanced computer technology and programming. Specializing in RF and microwave systems design and manufacturing, we provide engineering consulting, prototypes, computer-automated test systems, LabVIEW software development, and RF/microwave system design and analysis. With over 22 years of experience in defense industries, our team applies state-of-the-art expertise to help clients improve productivity and competitiveness. We focus on transferring defense technology to commercial applications while leading growth in wireless systems, digital receivers, and RF/microwave modeling tools.Our services cater to radar, electronic warfare, satellite systems, wireless communications, and high-tech manufacturing sectors. We combine technical precision with cost-effective solutions to ensure client projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. Our vision emphasizes leveraging high-tech experience to support dual-use technology initiatives and address evolving market demands.
Services
RF Systems Design
Microwave Circuit Design
Engineering Consulting
Computer Automated Test
Software Development
Highlights and features
- We offer 22+ years of defense industry engineering expertise
- Our team delivers state-of-the-art RF/microwave design solutions
- We develop computer-automated test systems for precision validation
- We specialize in defense-to-commercial technology transfer programs
- Our engineers lead growth in wireless systems and digital receiver design
Services
RF Systems Design
Our RF systems design service develops high-performance microwave solutions for defense and commercial applications. We specialize in wideband and narrowband system architectures, providing complete design, analysis, and integration for electronic warfare, radar, and wireless communication systems. Our engineers utilize advanced modeling tools to optimize system performance across 0.5-18 GHz frequency ranges.
Microwave Circuit Design
We create custom microwave circuit designs including amplifiers, filters, and attenuators for demanding applications. Our surface mount technology solutions deliver improved reliability and performance in compact form factors. Key offerings include HDR gain blocks, configurable filter modules, and extreme bandwidth RF amplifiers for defense and commercial systems.
Engineering Consulting
Our consulting services provide expert guidance for RF/microwave system development and optimization. We offer specialized expertise in computer-automated test systems, digital receiver design, and wireless system analysis. Our team supports clients from concept development through production manufacturing with a focus on cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
Computer Automated Test
We develop advanced automated test systems for RF/microwave component and system validation. Our solutions include LabVIEW-based test platforms, network analyzer integration, and noise figure measurement systems. These tools enable efficient data extraction, statistical analysis, and quality assurance testing for production environments.
Software Development
Our software solutions enhance RF/microwave engineering workflows with tools for spur analysis, tuner design, and signal path calculations. Products include SpurFinder for mixer spur charting, TunerHelper for conversion scheme analysis, and PathLossSolver for RF signal level calculations. These applications streamline design processes and improve engineering efficiency.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in RF/microwave systems design, microwave circuit development, computer-automated test systems, and engineering software solutions for defense and commercial wireless applications.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New York with engineering support for defense industry clients nationwide and commercial wireless sector partners across the United States.
What component testing capabilities do you have?
We offer comprehensive component testing through our computer-automated test systems that analyze S-parameters, noise figures, and gain characteristics using industry-standard measurement equipment.
Can you develop custom RF solutions?
Yes, our engineering team specializes in custom RF/microwave circuit design and system development tailored to specific client requirements for both defense and commercial applications.
