Test Services

AMETEK NSI-MI's world-class test facilities uses industry-leading equipment and instruments to support your specific needs. A2LA-accredited measurement facilities, combined with our expert staff of engineers, can tackle any unique test and calibration requirements with precision and accuracy. Our equipment is calibrated with NIST traceability providing you with the assurance that we can accurately and consistently characterize your antennas, radomes and other devices.

Compact Antenna Test Range

Our multi-purpose chamber houses a compact range and measurement system capable of testing antennas, radomes and other devices up to a 6 ft (1.8 m) diameter.

Combo Near-Field Range

Our Combo Near-Field Range is a multi-purpose chamber that provides the capability of planar near-field (PNF) antenna measurements, cylindrical near-field (CNF) and spherical near-field (SNF) measurements.

Spherical Near-Field Range (ATL)

The Spherical Near-Field Test Range located at our office in Atlanta measures 15' x 20' x 15' in size. This test facility is generally used for accurate pattern testing of directive antennas less than 6’ (2m) in diameter.

Spherical Near-Field Range (LA)

We have an antenna test chamber dedicated to spherical near-field measurements at our office in Los Angeles capable of low-frequency measurements down to 300 MHz.

High-Frequency Spherical Near-Field Range (LA)

Located in Los Angeles is our High-Frequency Spherical Near-Field test range. This system extends the frequency range of our testing services up to 110 GHz and beyond.

Calibration Range

The Calibration Test Range is a general purpose 20' x 30' x 15' anechoic test chamber. Typical frequencies of operation are from 1 to 40 GHz. Typical antenna sizes tested in this range can be as large as 6’ (2m) depending on test application.

Services

Calibration Services

Guarantee consistent and reliable results by calibrating antennas with AMETEK NSI-MI's Test Services. We are A2LA accredited and fully comply with ISO 17025:2005 standards. All calibration results are also traceable to NIST. Nothing but the best equipment available is used for antenna calibration.

Accredited to ISO 17025:2005 by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for the following:

Antenna gain calibrations between 0.5 – 60 GHz
Gain based on ANSI C63.5 and IEEE STD 149
Antenna pattern testing between 1.7 and 60 GHz
Pattern measurements, based on IEEE STD 149
Radome transmission efficiency, based on DO-213A

Consulting

Consulting services offered by NSI-MI Technologies similarly utilize our industry experts. We open lines of communication for accessible, transparent discussions in analyzing, troubleshooting, and solving problems that arise both before and during the measurement testing process.

Custom test plans
Design & fabrication of mounting fixtures
Custom automated scripting
Reflector focus & alignments
Antenna design consultations

Turn-key

Turn-key testing involves NSI-MI’s experts completely defining the test plan, performing the testing, and providing test reports of the findings with analysis as specified by the customer.

Includes ALL necessary test facilities, test equipment, and test engineers
Expertise in analyzing measurement solutions
Custom test plans
Data analysis and reports
Custom cable assemblies
Custom fixture fabrications

Time & Materials

For time and materials testing services, the customer provides the test plan and performs on-site direction, while NSI-MI Technologies provides the test range, test system operator and resulting test data.

Quality equipment and on-site experts
State-of-the-art ranges housed at our headquarters
Dedicated test engineers
Test plans defined by customer
Ideal for customers who need to modify antennas after testing

Standard Gain Horn Calibration Services

NIST