Small Spherical Near-Field Range

Our small spherical near-field test range, located in our Atlanta office, measures 4.5 m (14.7 ft) x 6.0 m (19.7 ft) x 4.5 m (14.7 ft) in size. This test facility is generally used for accurate pattern testing of directive antennas up to 2 m (6 ft) in diameter. Measurements of multi-port and beam steering antennas are easily accommodated. This chamber accommodates an antenna measurement positioner configured for spherical near-field and far-field measurements. This facility can be used for antenna testing from 2.0 to 110.0 GHz on antenna loads up to 450 kg (1,000 lb).


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  • Specifications
  • Applications
  • Configurations
  • Instrumentation

Frequency Range 2.0 - 110.0 GHz
Chamber Size 4.5 m (W) x 6 m (L) x 4.5 m (H)
(15 ft x 20 ft x 15 ft)
Max AUT Test Load 453.5 kg (1,000 lbs)
Data Acquisition MI-3000 software suite, includes MI-3044 Planar Near-Field and MI-3046 Spherical Near-Field Measurement & Analysis packages

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 Scan Area
Spherical Near-Field Roll / AZ / Slide 1.5 m (5 ft) AUT diameter
Planar Near-Field X-Y Scanner 0.9 m x 0.9 m (3 ft x 3 ft) scan area
Far-Field Roll / AZ / Slide 3.35 m (11 ft) maximum distance
Our Spherical Near-Field Range features 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.