Combo Near-Field Range

Our combination near-field range is a multi-purpose chamber that provides the capability of planar near-field (PNF), cylindrical near-field (CNF), and spherical near-field (SNF) antenna measurements. This range can be used to measure antennas up to 3.6 m (12 ft) in diameter and up to 4500 kg (10,000 lb). Depending upon measurement configuration, a frequency range of 1.0 GHz to 110.0 GHz can be achieved. The range is designed for accurate antenna characterization, including high-performance beam steering antennas.


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  • Specifications
  • Applications

Frequency Range 1.0 - 50 GHz, mmWave measurements to 110 GHz are optional
Chamber Size 7.6 m (W) x 9.1 m (L) x 6.4 m (H) (30 x 25 x 21 ft)
Maximum AUT Test Load 3.7 m (12 ft) diameter for CNF and SNF
3 x 3 m (10 ft x 10 ft) for PNF
Load Capacity 4500 kg (10,000 lb)
Access Door Opening 2.3 (w) x 2.7 (h) m (94 x 107 in.)
Absorber 0.9 m (36 in.)
RF Subsystem NSI-RF-90001D

Aerospace

  • Far-field solutions
  • Antenna characterization
  • Payload testing
  • Array calibration
  • SAR applications

Automotive

  • Integrated antenna characterization
  • Radio, wireless, satellite, GPS link testing
  • Ground plane simulation and testing

Defense

  • High power testing
  • Radar cross section (RCS)
  • Scene generation
  • Phased array performance
  • Radome characterization

Satellite

  • RF testing for flight hardware
  • Near-field and compact range solutions
  • SFD, EIRP, GD and GT measurements
  • Payload testing

Wireless

  • Base station antenna characterization
  • Wireless handset testing
  • MIMO antenna testing
  • 5G mmWave applications

Research

  • mmWave antenna measurements
  • On-chip antenna testing
  • Multi-purpose antenna test systems
  • Radio astronomy applications