Telecom & SATCOM
RF-transparent hydrophobic and superhydrophobic coatings that minimise rain-fade and protect communications systems from harsh weather and austere operating environments.
Minimise Rain-Fade for:
Marine and Ground-based Microwave Antenna
5G antenna, Massive MIMO Antenna Arrays
Telecom Backhaul Links for Remote Access Systems
Flat Panel Antenna (Ku-band, Ka-band, LEO, GEO)
Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) systems
Enterprise & Defence Radar systems
Key Features of ViriDyn Coatings for Telecom & SATCOM
RF-transparent, Salt-Fog resistant
Superhydrophobic or Hydrophobic elimination of water film formation, prevention of snow and ice accumulation.
‘Self-Cleaning’ protection from dust, pollution build-up, debris, and other contaminants.
Standard RAL colours available for military, naval, defence applications.
Factory Application & In-the-Field Restoration
Standardised spray-on application procedure for high-volume manufacturing and assembly lines.
Simplified 10 minute rain-fade remediation kits that integrate with regularly scheduled maintenance and restoration cycles for end-users, technicians, and consumer telecom network providers.
Contact ViriDyn to minimise rain-fade, prevent network outages, and maximise connectivity uptime.
Select Performance Data for VIRIDYN RF Transparent Coatings
| Estimated Thermal Optical Property Data | VIRIDYN Coating | Solar Absorptance (αs) | Infrared Emissivity (ε) | VIRIDYN RF (hydrophobic, transparent, glass-like) | Very low (near 0) | High (~0.7—0.9) |
|---|---|---|
| VIRIDYN MX Olive Drab (superhydrophobic, matte, semi-opaque) | ~0.7+ | ~0.75+ |
| VIRIDYN RO4 (standard frosty-white, superhydrophobic matte, semi-opaque) | ~0.20–0.30 | ~0.85–0.92 |
| VIRIDYN RO-Series Insertion Loss Data | Operating Frequency | RF insertion loss (decibels dB) | Ku, K, and Ka Bands (12 – 40 GHz | Less than 2 decibels DB |
|---|---|
| Millimeter-Wave Bands (76 – 81 GHz+) | Less than 2 decibels DB |
Superhydrophobic, RF Transparent
2-Step, Rain-Fade, Salt-Fog, Ice & Snow Protection
Superhydrophobic, RF Transparent
1-Step, Rain-Fade, Salt-Fog, Ice & Snow Protection
Superhydrophobic Restoration Kit
In-the-Field Superhydrophobic Restoration