Parabolic Antenna Lens
Features
Parabolic antennas are inefficient radiators of RF energy. The typical efficiency range of a parabolic antenna is from 50% to 70%. Teltrium designed the Parabolic Antenna Lens (PAL) was designed to give any parabolic antenna “20/20 vision” – a vision “correction” that enables incredible efficiently improvements at minimal cost.
Performance Enhancement
Delivers measurable performance gains of up to 2.5 dB improvement between 5 GHz and 18 GHz, enhancing link margin and overall system efficiency for parabolic antennas.
Deployment & Compatibility
Ready-to-install kits have been designed by partners for parabolic antennas of up to 1.2 meters and include all required mounting hardware. The solution easily attaches to existing antennas from any manufacturer, with custom builds and installations available for larger systems.
Durability & Design
Engineered with a robust design targeting MIL-STD-810H compliance, with lightweight configuration options that minimize impact on tracking systems and pedestal infrastructures.
Representative Performance
This representative comparison illustrates the enhanced energy concentration achieved with PAL. By reducing spill-over and illumination losses, PAL reshapes the radiation pattern to deliver higher directivity, improved gain, and more efficient use of transmitted power.
Partner Designed Kits – Deployment Flexibility
Designed for rapid field integration, the system supports multiple configuration states to meet operational needs without added complexity. From installed deployment to compact storage, the solution prioritizes efficiency, adaptability, and ease of use.
- Installed Configuration
- No Tool Installation
- Folded for Storage and Transportation
Maximize Antenna Efficiency
PAL is a portable, field-mountable metamaterial solution that increases parabolic antenna efficiency up to 87%, with typical gain improvements of 40–70%.
By reducing illumination and spill-over losses, PAL passively improves performance without added power, electronics, or system redesign—delivering larger-antenna capability in a smaller SWaP footprint while deferring costly upgrades.
Interested in PAL?
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