Compact Antenna Test Range

This multi-purpose chamber houses a compact range and measurement system capable of testing antennas, radomes, and other devices up to a 1.8 m (6 ft) diameter. While this range is A2LA-accredited for operation over a 2.0 GHz to 50.0 GHz range, some minor reconfigurations make it possible to be used as a far-field system over an 800.0 MHz to 18.0 GHz frequency range. The range is designed for accurate indoor antenna, radome, and radar cross section (RCS) measurements.


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  • Specifications
  • Applications
  • Configurations
  • Instrumentation

Frequency Range 2 - 50 GHz
Chamber Size 7.3 m (W) x 12.1 m (L) x 7.6 m (H) (24 x 40 x 25 ft) 
Max AUT Test Load 1360.7 kg (3,000 lbs)
Data Acquisition MI-3000 software suite
Cylindrical Quiet Zone 1.8 m (6 ft)
Laser and Optical Alignment Precise to ± 0.001 in. & ± 0.001 deg

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
Test Configuration Configuration Setup
Standard AUT Testing Roll / EL / AZ / Slide
Radome Testing Roll / EL / AZ
Low Frequency Module Provides very low frequency capability, 10.0 - 150.0 MHz
Array Testing Mast / AZ / EL
All our in-house ranges feature a full NSI-MI product suite including the fastest receiver in the industry, advanced antenna solutions, RF accessory and enhancement products, robust software package, positioning and position control products and chamber design. With this state-of-the-art measurement system, operated by NSI-MI expert range technicians, there is no faster or more accurate test facility available.