Spectra Research, Inc.

Spectra Research, Inc. is a small, woman-owned business based in Dayton, Ohio providing advanced research, development, and manufacturing services for its government and industry customers. The company specializes in high quality engineering design, development, testing, and limited production of advanced electronic, electromagnetic, and laser technology products. Expertise includes broadband antenna design, radio frequency identification (RFID), electromagnetic sensors, laser and electro-optical sensors, software-based modeling and simulation, and applied system design and development.

Spectra Research, Inc. was founded in 1990 and has successfully completed over 230 development programs, with multiple initiatives leading to production efforts. Spectra Research innovations have enabled the company to obtain seven U.S. patents. Spectra Research, Inc. credits its innovative spirit, talented and multi-disciplined staff, and the support of its customer base for playing a key role in the continued growth and sustainment of the company.

The Spectra Research, Inc. facility includes mechanical and electrical design functions, fabrication and test capabilities, CAD/CAM software, electronic test equipment, optical design/test hardware, and a variety of RF instrumentation. The company’s laboratory is also equipped with specialized RF and optical instrumentation including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers, along with advanced rapid prototyping 3-axis CNC and PCB fabrication equipment. Spectra Research facilities meet all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

SPECIALIZED BUSINESS CAPABILITIES

  • Advanced wideband/broadband antennas and arrays

  • Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices

  • Software-based modeling and reengineering tools

  • Non-intrusive electro-optical and infrared sensors

  • Non-contact profiling sensors

  • Threat detection and warning systems

  • Initial rate production capabilities

  • Rapid prototyping of mechanical hardware and PCB components