CRC

Communications Research Centre

 

Who They Are

Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC), an Agency of Industry Canada, is the primary federal laboratory for research and development (R&D) in advanced telecommunications.

Our Relationship

The relationship with the Canadian Communications Research Centre (CRC) is one whereby they, in an effort to support our developments to bring low cost broadband to remote communities, provide OmniGlobe with the use of their laboratory and testing facilities as well as extensive expertise. The CRC has previously collaborated with OGN by supporting the testing program for the Sat-Fi and BOSS developments.

Innovative Communications

National leadership in collaborative research and development on innovative communications, broadcasting and information technologies for a strong Canadian knowledge-based economy.

Canada's Information Highway

One of the key issues facing the implementation of a ubiquitous broadband network for Canada's Information Highway is the need for complete interconnectivity and interoperability between existing and emerging communications networks. It therefore makes sense that a strong research activity in this area should be a cornerstone of any communications R&D program, and particularly in a country such as Canada with its large geography, unique population distribution and mix of wired and wireless infrastructure. The Broadband Network Technologies Research Branch (VPNT) fulfils this role within CRC.

Convergence of Communications

The mission of the Broadband Network Technologies Research Branch is to address key issues such as: interoperability between wireline and wireless services; network standards and security; and the convergence of communications, broadcast and computer technologies. A strong and complementary research program in optoelectronics and photonics develops enabling technologies to increase network capacity and versatility. Close working relationships with the other branches and the various CRC testbeds provide national and international connectivity and the opportunity to conduct meaningful demonstrations of future network technologies.

The Branch's research program is divided into two main areas: Network Systems and Applications, and Optoelectronics and Photonics.

The Branch also operates two major CRC facilities: Broadband Applications and Demonstration Laboratory (BADLAB) and the Microelectronics Facility; and is responsible for the Virtual Classroom Program.

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