Dr Peter King

RF & Satellite Systems Consultant · Advanced Wireless Technology Ltd

• 35+ years / 60+ RF, microwave, mobile and satellite projects, including AST SpaceMobile, ESA and Thales
• Consulting engagements: 1–5 days/week · London-based · Remote only · Specialising in satcom and RF systems work

How I help

I define RF and satellite communications architectures and turn stakeholder requirements into clear specifications at every level, from the end-to-end system through subsystems and modules to individual RF components, weighing each design option against cost, performance and manufacturability. I use modelling and simulation to establish link budgets from HF through E and W bands, assess modulation schemes for link margin and efficient use of spectrum, and model radio propagation channels. I develop frequency and signal-level plans from antenna to ADC and DAC to antenna, and analyse interference, dynamic range and circuit performance. During hardware testing, I compare predictions with measurements to find faults, explain discrepancies and recommend changes that improve performance and production yield. I also support procurement and supplier discussions, review test results and concession requests, and give engineering teams clear findings and practical recommendations.

What I offer

• Satellite & RF systems architecture, definition & specification from DAC → ADC
• Link budgets (HF to E/W band)
• Modulation, frequency and spectrum planning
• Radio propagation channel modelling
• Interference, dynamic range and signal integrity analysis
• ADC/DAC signal-level planning and performance trade-offs
• Payload, gateway & terminal transceiver architecture, simulation & design from ADC/DAC ↔ antenna
• Architecture selection & specification for cost & performance targets
• Signal-level and frequency planning
• Sub-system, module, RFIC, ASIC and component requirements definition
• Procurement & supplier technical management
• System test data analysis and assessment of performance concessions
• System, product & RF circuit troubleshooting & product improvement
• Receiver, transmitter, phase-locked loop & power amplifier analysis
• Discrete RF design (DC to ~20 GHz) modelling & simulation
• Alignment of models with client lab test results
• Fault identification & practical design improvements
• Clear communication of findings and recommendations to engineering teams
• Practical solutions to accelerate product development and improve manufacturing yield

How I work

I am based in London and work exclusively remotely, with regular communication by email, Teams, Zoom, etc

Licensed for Keysight ADS, MATLAB, SIMetrix SPICE & Microsoft 365

I also use custom developed RF analysis tools in my workflow and often develop new tools for client work

Getting started

Email → Online meeting → NDA → Contract / SoW negotiation → Begin

During your project

Work → Mini report slidedecks → Progress meetings → Work → Stage payments → Work → Completion

To discuss a project, contact info@rfconsult.uk