R&D Overview

Callisto has proven capability to undertake the design and development of specialist RF and cryogenic equipment.

Callisto has over 20 years of experience on the design and development of cryogenic LNAs for satellite ground stations, Radioastronomy and VLBI applications.

We have delivered over 50 systems and have two patents related to this technology. For more background on our cryogenic LNA R&D activities, please go to our Cryogenic LNA Development page.

For details on our commercialised Cryo-LNA products, visit our Products Overview page.

Callisto has developed RF & microwave components for both ambient and cryogenic applications:

Callisto has developed a number of simulators for testing and validation of ground station to satellite interfaces.

Callisto has developed equipment for the precise measurement of radio frequency noise using radiometry and of novel techniques.

For more details visit our Noise Measurement solutions page.

Callisto's facilities include instrumentation for microwaves characterization including:

A cryogenic test chamber is also available for the evaluation and test of components at temperatures as low as 12 Kelvin (-261°C).

Software development facilities are available for applications such as test equipment monitor and control using National Instruments LabView^TM.