About Stella Doradus
Our Story
Stella Doradus has over 20 years of experience in designing and manufacturing repeaters.
Located in Ireland, our team of engineers design and build each of our high performance repeaters to exacting standards.
Our customers range from the world’s leading technology companies, life science and medical device manufacturing facilities, to government agencies, hospitals, shopping centers, hotel chains and more.
Our Timeline
1981
Stella Doradus’s predecessor, Forge Electronics, an engineering company, was founded in 1981 by Frank Browne.
1991-1998
Forge Electronics designs and manufactures a range of MMDS subscriber antennas, and a select line of repeater antennas.
1999
Forge Electronics is renamed Stella Doradus. Stella Doradus starts design work on a solid state R.E.T antenna for the WiMAX market. A new 9GHz E8358A network analyser is purchased, and a high speed, versatile chip placer line is installed.
2005-2009
Stella Doradus starts focusing on cellular repeater technology. Only 2G is available to mobile phone users at this time, but 3G is beginning to surface. There are only three European cellular bands. Stella Doradus designs and manufactures mobile signal repeaters that successfully amplify both 2G and 3G.
2009-2012
4G is gradually being rolled out throughout Europe. Stella engineers design and manufacture mobile signal repeaters that successfully amplifiy 2G, 3G and 4G.
2012
The first version of StellaControl is released, an online software platform for designing repeater systems before the installation. StellaControl also allows for post-installation troubleshooting and monitoring.
2019-2020
5G is being deployed throughout Europe. Stella Doradus designs and manufactures mobile signal repeaters that successfully amplify 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
2020
Stella Doradus develops the TestTool analyser, for repeater system installations.
2024
Stella Doradus develops the Titan iRepeater, the remote monitoring platform- StellaControl, CellScanning, PortSense. The 4 step installation system is introduced.
Our Timeline
1981
Stella Doradus’s predecessor, Forge Electronics, an engineering company, was founded in 1981 by Frank Browne.
1991-1998
Forge Electronics designs and manufactures a range of MMDS subscriber antennas, and a select line of repeater antennas.
1999
Forge Electronics is renamed Stella Doradus. Stella Doradus starts design work on a solid state R.E.T antenna for the WiMAX market. A new 9GHz E8358A network analyser is purchased, and a high speed, versatile chip placer line is installed.
2005-2009
Stella Doradus starts focusing on cellular repeater technology. Only 2G is available to mobile phone users at this time, but 3G is beginning to surface. There are only three European cellular bands. Stella Doradus designs and manufactures mobile signal repeaters that successfully amplify both 2G and 3G.
2009-2012
4G is gradually being rolled out throughout Europe. Stella engineers design and manufacture mobile signal repeaters that successfully amplifiy 2G, 3G and 4G.
2012
The first version of StellaControl is released, an online software platform for designing repeater systems before the installation. StellaControl also allows for post-installation troubleshooting and monitoring.
2019-2020
5G is being deployed throughout Europe. Stella Doradus designs and manufactures mobile signal repeaters that successfully amplify 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
2020
Stella Doradus develops the TestTool analyser, for repeater system installations.
2024
Stella Doradus develops the Titan iRepeater, the remote monitoring platform- StellaControl, CellScanning, PortSense. The 4 step installation system is introduced.
Stella Doradus CEO
James Browne
CEO
"We keep your staff connected"
With over three decades of experience in telecommunications, high frequency antenna design and related electronics, James has always strived to keep Stella Doradus to the forefront of the industry. His strategic vision and innovative leadership has significantly expanded the company’s global footprint. Known for his dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, James continues to lead the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance mobile connectivity for clients across Europe as well as worldwide.
Our Factory
Our in-house, state-of-the-art chip placer provides the flexibility to iterate rapidly and ensures that all our products meet the highest standards. This advanced technology allows us to streamline production, reduce lead times, and maintain exceptional quality control. With this capability, we can quickly adapt to design changes and customer needs, delivering reliable and superior products consistently.
Our Patents
Port Sense: A method for testing all the cables and connectors automatically in a repeater system. A method of operating a mobile communications network. PCT/EP2024/066267
A method of operating a mobile communications network. Ireland S2012/0338 issued 05/07/2012
A method of operating a wireless signal repeater. United Kingdom GB1208774.8 Filed May 18, 2012
Phase shifter—right angled and laminated: A design for digitally tilting the vertical beam of a base station antenna. No moving parts as electronic phase shifters are used. Also the tilt can be achieved in less than 1 us. Ireland S2007/0577 Issued August 10, 2007
Cosecant antenna: A method of shaping the vertical beam shape of a base station antenna, with emphasis on the coverage area below, and close to the antenna. Ireland S 84,617 Issued November 5, 2005
Antenna construction: Design of high efficiency, shaped beamwidth base station antenna. Ireland S84100 Issued January 24, 2005
A dipole antenna: 4 Improvement to the performance of a parabolic, dipole fed antenna. Ireland 78,444 Issued February 2, 1994
Our 4 step process
Every professional repeater installation consists of 4 steps. Our certified installers are all trained in this process to ensure that all installations adhere to our exacting standards.
Step 1
Initial Review
Send us the plans of your building. We will create professional heat map designs showing antenna signal strengths per floor. BOMs and costs estimates will also be calculated.
Step 2
On-Site Survey
Visit the building to conduct site surveys using the TestTool analyser. A Stella engineer will guide you through the on-site survey process.
Step 3
Design Proposal
The design is refined and accurate BOM is generated.
Step 4
Installation
Stella engineers will guide you through the installation of the equipment to ensure best results.
