MVG Antenna Measurement and Radome Test Systems Catalog by Microwave Vision

ANTENNA MEASUREMENT AND RADOME TEST SYSTEMS CATALOG

Contents

Quick Guide MVG, the Broadest Choice of Antenna Test and Measurement Solutions Antenna Measurement and Radome Testing Systems 2.1 Multi-probe systems

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• StarLab • StarMIMO • SG 32 • SG 24 • SG 64 • SG 128 • SG 3000 F • SG 3000 M • SG 4100 F • StarBot 4200 • StarBot 4300

2.1.1 Add-ons • OTA Measurement Suite • Advanced Positioners with Goniometers

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2.2 Single-probe systems • µ-Lab • CR-M • Compact Range • FScan • TScan

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2.3 Hybrid systems • T-DualScan • G-DualScan

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Software 3.1 Measurement Control, Acquisition and Post Processing

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• SatEnv • MiDAS • 959 Spectrum

3.2 Advanced Post Processing • SatSIM • Insight • MV-Echo

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3.3 Ordering Information

This edition of the MVG antenna measurement and radome testing systems catalog presents all of our turn-key measurement systems under one cover.

nside this catalog, you will find technical and mechanical information concerning our systems, allowing you to easily determine the system that best suits your needs.

On the next page, you'll find a Quick Guide

of MVG's solutions synthesizing the most important features and guiding you to the detailed pages of the system of your choice thereafter.

An important part of our turn-key offer is the

accompanying software. A section of this catalog is dedicated to presenting our data acquisition and analysis, measurement control, post-processing, and advanced post-processing software.

f you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find what you are looking for here, know that all our turn-key systems are customizable and that our Sales team is available to help you in determining the best match that meets your specific requirements. Our mission: to offer you the broadest choice of antenna measurement and radome testing solutions.

Copyright MVG 2014 Product specifications and descriptions in this catalog are subject to change without notice. Actual products may differ in appearance from images shown.

Quick Guide of MVG's solutions

Multi-Probe

StarLab

System name

• Antenna measurement

Applications

• Linear array antenna measurement

StarMIMO • MIMO OTA testing • MIMO measurement

SG 32

• Near-field / Spherical

• Antenna measurement

• OTA testing

• MIMO measurement

• Linear array antenna measurement

• CTIA certifiable measurement

• Near-field / Spherical

• Far-field

• SG 32 - 6 GHz: 800 MHz to 6 GHz

• SG 24 - Compact: 650 MHz to 6 GHz

• SG 32 - 18 GHz: 800 MHz to 18 GHz

• SG 24 - Standard: 400 MHz to 6 GHz

• SG 64 - Compact, SG 64 - Standard and SG 64 - Large: 400 MHz to 6 GHz

• StarLab 18 GHz: 650 MHz to 18 GHz

Antenna directivity Measurement speed

Industries

• 400 MHz to 6 GHz (depending on the specification of the spatial channel emulator)

• 1.79 m for SG 24 - L

• SG 64 - 18 GHz: 400 MHz to 18 GHz • SG 64 - LF: 70 MHz to 6 GHz

• 84 cm

• 2.73 m for SG 64 - L

• Low to High

• 10 times faster than standard

• Aerospace & Defense

• Telecom

• Aerospace & Defense

• Telecom

• Aerospace & Defense

• Telecom

• Automotive

• Academic & Research institutes

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• 2.7m x 45 cm for cylindrical set up • Speciﬁc lengths available upon request for cylindrical set-up

• Academic & Research institutes

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• SG 24 - Large: 400 MHz to 6 GHz

• Depending on the number of probes

• 45 cm for spherical set-up

Max size of DUT

• Near-field / Spherical

• Near-field / Cylindrical • StarLab 6 GHz: 650 MHz to 6 GHz

Frequency bands

• MIMO

SG 64

• Antenna measurement

• OTA testing

Technology

SG 24

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SG 128 • Antenna measurement

SG 3000 F • Vehicle testing

SG 3000 M • Vehicle testing

SG 4100 F • Radome testing

Starbot 4200 Starbot 4300 • Radar antenna testing

• Linear array antenna measurement

• Radar antenna testing

• Sub-system antenna measurement

• Near-field / Spherical

• Aircraft/ vehicle in situ antenna characterization

• Near-field / Spherical

• Near-ﬁeld / Spherical

• 70 MHz to 6 GHz

• 400 MHz to 6 GHz

• System optimized for X band but customizable from 70 MHz to 18 GHz (up to 40 GHz with single-probe)

• System optimized for S band but operational over 1 to 6 GHz or 1 to 18 GHz

• 500 MHz – 18 GHz

• 4.16 m

• 2.4 m x 6 m (W x L)

• 2.40 m Ø x 1.0 m deep

• 1 m x 1 m

• N.A

• Low to High

• 10 times faster than standard

• Aerospace & Defense

• Telecom

• Automotive

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• Far-field • SG128 - 6 GHz: 400 MHz to 6 GHz • SG 128 - 18 GHz: 400 MHz to 18 GHz

• Automotive

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Single-Probe

µ-Lab

System name

• Chip measurements

Applications

• Miniature connectorized antenna measurements • Measurements of laptops and other devices

• Near-ﬁeld / Spherical

Technology

Frequency bands

Max size of DUT Antenna directivity Measurement speed

Industries

CR-M • Characterization of small and high gain antennas • Millimeter wave applications • Production testing

• Compact Range

Compact Range

FScan

TScan

• Antenna measurement

• High gain antenna testing

• Phased array antenna testing

• Radome measurement

• Near-field focused antenna testing,

• High gain antenna testing

• RCS measurement

• Phased array antenna measurement

• Near-ﬁeld focused antenna testing

• Array illumination assessment

• Array element failure analysis

• Near-field / Planar

• Near-ﬁeld/Planar

• Optional: Near-field / Spherical Near-field / Cylindrical

• 100 MHz to 110 GHz

• Compact Range

• Far-ﬁeld / Spherical

• 50 - 110 GHz

• CR-M12: 8 - 110 GHz

• Small: 2 - 110 GHz*

• 18 - 50 GHz optional

• CR-M14: 4 - 110 GHz

• Other bands possible upon request

• CR-M16: 4 - 110 GHz

• Medium: 700 MHz - 110 GHz*

• On centered support column: as large as a standard laptop

• Up to 50 cm diameter

• During full rotation of the DUT, the radiating parts of the DUT must stay within the quiet zone

• Depending on the scan length and antenna length

• Low to High

• High

• Medium to High

• High

• Standard

• Telecom

• Aerospace & Defense

• Academic & Research institutes

• Telecom

• Automotive

• On offset column for chip measurements: 5 cm x 5 cm (chipset)

• Large: 700 MHz - 110 GHz*

• Academic & Research institutes

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Hybrid

System name

Applications

T-DualScan

G-DualScan

• Antenna measurement

• Pulsed measurement

• Phased array antenna measurement

Quick guide to evaluate scan area requirement for planar and cylindrical measurement

The required scan area is calculated according to the following formula: Scan length = D + 2 L tg ( )

Frequency bands

Max size of DUT Antenna directivity Measurement speed

• Near-field / Spherical

• Near-field / Cylindrical

• Far-field / Spherical

• Single-probe: 800 MHz - 110 GHz

• Single-probe: 200 MHz - 18 GHz, divided in sub-bands (up to 40 GHz upon request)

• Multi-probe: 800 MHz - 18 GHz • Multi-probe: 70 - 800 MHz upon request

Where: - is the relevant data angle in far-field - L, the distance between the probe and the AUT - and D, the antenna size.

Probe

• Multi-probe: 400 MHz - 6 GHz (400 MHz - 18 GHz or 70 - 400 MHz upon request)

• Depending on the scan length and antenna length

• 7 m diameter

• High

• Low to High

a A D U T

L Distance from AUT to Probe

a • Multi-Probe: 10 times faster than standard

• Multi-Probe: 10 times faster than standard

• Single-probe: Standard

• Aerospace & Defense

• Telecom

Industries

Probe

Sampling principle Sampling step is based on the minimum measured wavelength ( min).

Dsampling = (

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Technology

• Near-field / Planar

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MVG, the Broadest Choice of Antenna Test and Measurement Solutions The Microwave Vision Group (MVG) incorporates the technical expertise, product portfolios and infrastructures of four industry leaders: SATIMO, ORBIT/FR, AEMI and Rainford EMC. Combining our strengths, we are dedicated to developing turn-key antenna measurement sytems capable of meeting customer specific needs.

We are committed to serving you through 18 offices worldwide, where you’ll find our sales, project management and customer support teams locally at your convenience.

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT RANGE

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES

OUR SOLUTIONS

• Project management • Post-sales support

• MV-Scan Technology • Advanced precision Electro-mechanical Technology

• Multi-probe • Single-probe • Combined hybrid

SYSTEMS

WORLDWIDE, LOCAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

FOR

• Near-field • Far-field • Compact Range

MEASUREMENTS

FOR

• Aerospace and Defense • Automobile • Telecommunications • Academic and Research Institutes

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT RANGE

From components and parts to full turn-key solutions, the right combination enables you to meet your specific measurement needs in a variety of testing configurations. Our offer allows you not only the facility of finding suitable off-the-shelf products, it also guarantees an upgrade path to enhance system capability.

MVG products are grouped into several families: • Absorbing materials: pyramidal, wedged, convoluted; standard, clean room absorbers, rubberized absorbers, HP absorbers; walkways

• Multi-probe arrays: Starlab, StarMIMO, SG 24, SG 32, SG 64, SG 128, StarBot 4200, StarBot 4300, SG 3000 F, SG 3000 M, SG 4100 F, T-DualScan, G-DualScan

• Shielded anechoic and EMC chambers

• Reﬂectors: Serrated edge, Rolled edge

• Positioners: Rotary and Linear positioners, Model towers

• Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing software: MiDAS, Insight, 959 Spectrum, MV-Echo, SatEnv, SatSIM

• RCS Pylons: Standard and tailored models; choice of 3 tip types: AZ/EL Hat-type, AZ/EL Low profile, AZ only • Controllers: Positioner controllers, Power Control Units, Local Control Units

• Antennas and probes: Biconic, diagonal horns, dual polarized feeds, dual polarized OEWs, dual polarized probes, electric sleeve dipoles, feed horns, magnetic dipoles, monocones, monopoles, open quad ridge horns, closed quad ridge horns, open-ended waveguides, linear arrays, standard gain horns, wide-band horns

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES

The advanced technology in MVG systems supports our customers in their drive to innovate. Our aim: to give you a sharper edge and faster ROI (Return on Investment). The speed and accuracy of our systems stems from two cutting-edge technologies: 1. MV-ScanTM Technology 2. Advanced Precision Electro-mechanical Technology

1/ MV-SCANTM TECHNOLOGY: FAST - ACCURATE - SMART MV-ScanTM Technology is integrated into all our multi-probe systems. With MV-ScanTM, an array of probes is electronically scanned, increasing measurement speed while also gaining in measurement accuracy. It’s also smart technology that allows for choices in configurations in order to limit mechanical movements.

Faster measurement time optimizes measurement facilities A major R&D investment, facilities are used more efficiently as faster measurements allow more antennas to be measured in a shorter amount of time. ROI is maximized.

Fast

Accurate

The need for faster measurement of antennas and radomes is a growing concern in the industry. Not only do our customers want to test significant numbers of beams at once, they want to test more frequently and in a short amount of time. Optimizing ROI is essential.

High levels of accuracy and repeatability remain an absolute necessity for the needs of increasingly complex testing. We are able to ensure measurement accuracy of our systems as a result of several complementary factors.

The electronic scanning of an array of ten to hundreds of probes using MV-ScanTM allows the measurement of a full cut in quasi-real time.

Faster measurement time quickens the overall antenna development process As you gain time in antenna testing and measurement, you gain time in the development of your new product.

• Precise knowledge of our systems’ error budget • Comparison studies • Reduction of mechanical movements • Continuous probe calibration

isition ng PC

Precise knowledge of our systems’ error budget Knowing the error budget is essential for predicting the accuracy and repeatability of a system. Each of our systems undergoes a validation process where the error budget is determined for reference during installation and maintenance.

Traditional single probe spherical configuration

Theta axis Test antenna Phi axis

Probe

Comparison studies As a second measure in system validation, we perform comparison tests in different types of ranges (near-field, far-field, compact ranges, etc.). The results of these studies allow us to obtain the data necessary in fine tuning the accuracy and repeatability of our systems. MVG’s multi-probe spherical configuration MVG Spherical NF Range INTESPACE Compact Antenna Test Range

180°

H-cut of the Aircraft Front Radar

Continuous probe calibration All our systems are equipped with a reference channel that is connected to the same amplification unit as the measurement probes. This allows continuous drift compensation, thus ensuring measurement data accuracy over time. Reduction of mechanical movements In most classical spherical single-probe measurement systems, the DUT (device under test) is rotated in azimuth from 0 to 360° and in elevation from 0 to 180° in front of a single, stationary probe to measure the field surrounding the device. MVG's spherical multi-probe systems limit CHAMBER mechanical movements by rotating only the DUT 180° in azimuth while the fields surrounding the device is simultaneously scanned by the multi-probe arrays.

The reduction of mechanical movements enables: • Improved measurement accuracy, especially for roll over azimuth measurements where multiple mechanical movements can be a source of disturbance • Increased measurement repeatability, reducing the risk of error which is an important factor in antenna optimization • Extended system life, as repeated movements can affect the reliability of mechanical parts

5 N-PAC

N-Probe Array Controller (N-PAC) 1

The N-Probe Array Controller is the heart of MVG's multi-probe advanced 4 It comprises the necessary components driving the measurement systems. system's equipment (motors, probe array, instrumentation…). This powerful and highly accurate 2instrumentation provides real-time acquisition and system management thanks to an embedded FPGA. This includes an IF receiver offering aMixer highUnit dynamic acquisition range (up to 110 dB) and asynchronous communication with several remote PCs. Its massively parallel architecture brings new possibilities into the monitoring 3 of complex measurement. The N-PAC comes with monitoring software to manually control the motors, select probes and visualize the pattern of the device under test in real time. All this via a touch screen PC or tablet.

Smart The use of probe-arrays reduces the number of probe/DUT positions necessary to complete a test. This results in fewer mechanical movements. In addition, we offer a choice of geometries as well as different types of arrays to allow you to attain the most efficient configuration. Mechanical movements are thus minimized and speed and accuracy are maximized. The right geometry for your application An array of probes can be integrated into different system architectures. • Spherical geometry (SG systems – SG 24, SG 32, SG 64, etc.): Tests any type of antenna. Necessary for OTA testing or for testing wide-beam and omni-directional antennas such as wireless devices. • Cylindrical geometry (StarLab, T-DualScan): For semi-directive antennas such as BTS antennas • Planar geometry (T-DualScan): For highly directive antennas such as phased arrays, satellites, communication antennas

Measurement geometry according to antenna directivity

Optimized positioning configurations Various probe array and positioner configurations are possible depending on customer constraints and on the size of the object under test. • Stationary arch - the positioner rotates the object under test 180°. • Stationary or movable arch - the array can move in and out of the shielded anechoic chamber. The object under test rotates on a positioner or a turntable. • Linear probe array - the array is fixed to a frame scanner; it moves on one axis. • Movable arch - the array moves around the object under test. This innovative technique simplifies the measurement set-up for very large devices under test: the DUT remains stationary as the measurement array is displaced as required.

Unlimited scan resolution in both azimuth and elevation Our multi-probe systems offer patented oversampling capabilities in order to achieve unlimited scan resolution. Oversampling is done by combining automated mechanical movements and the electronically scanned probe array. The spacing between two probes of an array, for example 5.29° for the SG 64 is suitable for small antenna testing. For larger antennas, an additional mechanical rotation in elevation can complement the probe array azimuth scan. The positioning mast rotates in elevation, for instance ± 2.6° for the SG 64, in order to adjust the DUT to offset positions. This “fills in the gaps” and provides the possibility of unlimited sampling.

2/ ADVANCED PRECISION ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY Integrated in all our systems, this technology allows: • Real-time control of positioning sub-systems • Fast measurement with high speed linear motors • Increased accuracy of positioning systems and subsystems with the MV-CorTM correction table service

Real-Time Full Control of Positioning Sub-systems MVG positioner controllers offer real-time control of positioning subsystems up to 4 axes in parallel for use in near-field and far-field antenna measurement systems.

OVERSAMPLING CAPABILITIES

They may also be configured to drive planar scanners and general purpose far-field positioners that are encoder-based or involve simultaneous motion. 180°

SG standard system

Rotation of the positioner of ± 2.6° in elevation

Space between 2 probes: 22.5°

Our controllers have an on-the-fly real time discrete table triggering capability, real time on-the-fly position correction, and are made to work with various types of feedback such as EnDat absolute encoders, incremental encoders and tachometer velocity feedback.

High Speed Linear Motors Our linear motors provide high acceleration for stepped-mode operation, scan speeds up to 1 m/s in continuous measurement mode and high acceleration in stepped-mode.

180°

StarLab

Rotation of the arch ± 11.25° in elevation

The main components of this drive system are an array of permanent magnets along the linear axis and an assembly of motor windings on the slide carriage.

High speed linear motors

The linear motor drive system offers several important advantages over conventional drive systems: • No backlash • High acceleration • High motor force • Excellent mechanical dynamics; for very fast stepped-mode measurements • Continuous y-axis speed, up to 2 m/s for on-the-fly measurements

Combined with MV-Cor™ on-the-fly positioning error correction, linear motorization allows superb mechanical accuracy of the planar scanner while maintaining high measurement speed.

The implementation of these correction tables is a two-stage process: 1. The raw positioning accuracy of the axes is measured using a laser tracker. The data is then analyzed, processed, and a set of geometrical error correction maps are built and loaded into the controller using a proprietary MVG calibration tool (Mect™ software). 2. The correction algorithms are activated and the positioning measurement is repeated to verify that the required accuracy is achieved.

The MV-CorTM correction table service is a cost-effective solution to enhance range performance without replacing the entire positioning system. MV-CorTM ensures minimum range down-time.

MV-CorTM - Increased Accuracy Using MV-Cor™, the corrected accuracy of mechanical systems is given by the repeatability of the system, the accuracy of the independent calibration equipment (like a laser tracker), and the stability of the environment (foundation, temperature, etc.). This unique service increases the accuracy of positioning systems and subsystems (typical accuracy improvement is a factor of 2 or 3) by integrating geometrical error correction techniques into new or existing systems. MV-Cor™ uses continuous feedback correction, the only method that compensates for both position commands/ feedback and the variable gain measured by the control filter. Correction tables are loaded into the positioning controller.

Before 2D evaluation of system’s accuracy

After 2D evaluation of system’s accuracy

WORLD-WIDE, LOCAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT NETWORK

Our teams*, in offices around the world, guide and support our customers from purchase, through design, to delivery and installation. Because we are local, we can assure speed and attention in project follow through. This includes customer support and maintenance once the system is in place.

➊ CONSULTATION

➍ INTEGRATION

• Discussions • Site survey & facility assessment • Solution assessment

• Interface development • Integration testing

➋ DESIGN

• Equipment installations • Testing • Calibration • Certification

• Project planning • Chamber configuration • System requirement analysis • Block diagrams • Power & error budget • Mechanical & RF simulations

➌ PRODUCTION • Production planning • Quality control through dedicated procedures

➎ INSTALLATION

➏ SUPPORT • Remote & on-site technical support • Periodic calibration • Refurbishment & upgrade

*Local teams are supported by a network of independent agents.

From sales through project management to our after-sales service teams, we work hand in hand with our customers throughout the entire project to deliver products and services that meet expectations. Our aim: deliver hassle-free, high quality project management support.

Sales Our sales teams work closely with you to assist in the selection of the right solution to meet your measurement needs.

Project management

design with customer requirements. Project managers are the key coordinator of the development process, from purchase through design, to delivery and installation.

After-sales and maintenance Following installation, our service engineers guarantee prompt support via telephone and on-site visits. Service plans are also available, including post-warranty service plans, software support, preventive maintenance and training services.

Our project managers participate in a project from its onset, providing information and insight to customers in the initial stages and moving on to close collaboration so as to validate

MVGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WORLDWIDE PRESENCE

MANCHESTER

OUR SOLUTIONS

MVG offers a wide selection of solutions based on near-ﬁeld, far-ﬁeld and compact range measurement techniques for Antenna, EMC, RCS and Radome testing. Our solutions support the measurement needs of the Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications and Automotive industries, as well as Academic and Research institutes.

Multi-probe systems Our multi-probe systems utilize MV-ScanTM technology to conduct fast, accurate and smart antenna measurements and radome tests. MV-ScanTM Technology is integrated in all multi-probe systems, allowing major improvements in terms of measurement speed.

Single-probe systems Our single-probe systems are able to control in real-time up to 4 axes in parallel in near-field and far-field measurements. The systems utilize the MV-CorTM correction table service and a high speed linear motor to improve accuracy and measurement speed.

Our single-probe systems are the solution for measurement of high frequency bands - above 18 GHz. When you purchase a single-probe system, know that you can upgrade your system to a multi-probe or hybrid system.

Hybrid systems MVG is at the forefront of the industry with the launch of hybrid systems. Combining multi-probe and single-probe technologies, hybrid systems are the best compromise of accuracy, flexibility and measurement speed. The hybrid systems consist of the best of two technologies: • High speed electronically scanned multi-probe array • Fast and accurate electro-mechanical systems for higher frequency bands of up to 400 GHz offered by single-probe

> INNOVATION At MVG, the diversity of our team is a key element of innovation.

T-DualScan

G-DualScan

We offer two hybrid solutions, T-DualScan and G-DualScan. T-DualScan is a hybrid system for planar measurement. It measures highly directive antennas such as satellite or phased array antennas.

Our workforce of more than 24 nationalities brings us international insight and perspective allowing us to continue to compete on a global scale. MVG boasts 4 Research and Development (R&D) facilities in Paris, Rome, Brest and San Diego. Our R&D teams work across borders in the collaboration and creation of innovative solutions. As of today, we hold 21 international patents and regularly publish technical papers in major international industry conferences and publications. We believe that collaborative work generates insight and invention. That is why, beyond the strong partnerships we currently maintain with CNES, ESA, and several universities, we look forward to creating more partnerships with our customers, industry leaders, and government.

G-DualScan represents a step forward in spherical near-ďŹ eld measurements. It measures antennas with large dimensions and analyzes a very broad range of frequency bands. For an overview of our systems, please go to the Quick Guide table on Section 1.

Engineer preparing for the calibration of T-DualScan

uality Products and Services, Q the Key to Customer Satisfaction Satisfied Customers on Three Continents A portfolio of key accounts: AIRBUS, BAE, BMW, BOEING, CNES, EADS, ERICSSON, ESA, HUAWEI, IAI, INTEL, LOCKHEED MARTIN, NASA, NOKIA, NORTHROP GRUMMAN, PANASONIC, QUALCOMM, RAYTHEON, RENAULT, SAMSUNG and ZTE

In addition, our U.S. laboratory in Atlanta has received the CTIA 3.1 accreditation and our SG systems are on the CTIA Authorized Equipment List. Several of our customers, including test laboratories, mobile manufacturers and antenna design houses have CTIA accredited systems, using MVG equipment. Our own CTIA authorized test and calibration lab in Kennesaw, GA (USA) also offers measurement calibration and services. We are also part of the CTIA’s Converged Devices ad-hoc group to integrate Wi-Fi into the CTIA OTA test plan.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT AT MVG MVG is ISO 9001: 2008 certiﬁed. This certiﬁcate ensures that: • Our products meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements • Our processes aim at continuous improvement of customer satisfaction and conformity of our products to requirements ISO 17025 certification and A2L accreditation* concerning calibration and electrical quality of our measurement facilities. * The scope of accreditation is location-dependent and does not include the entire scope of MVG activities.

CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE Our systems are particularly well suited for testing wireless devices in active mode. It is our company strategy to follow the evolution of the different telecommunication protocols and to be present in the standardization committees to actively contribute to the drafting of the test plan. • CTIA (International Association for the Wireless Telecommunication Industry)

We are a member of the CTIA working groups, focusing on the Over the Air measurement protocols for the CDMA, GSM, UMTS, TDMA and analogue protocols. Both our SG 24 and SG 64 can perform measurements in compliance with the CTIA standards.

2246.02 Calibration

2246.01 Electrical

• COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) and COST IC1004 IC1004 (Cooperative Radio Communications for Green Smart Environments)

We have been part of COST273, and COST2100 over the past years and now are part of the COSTIC1004 TWGO (Topical Working Group on MIMO OTA) in charge of supporting the Wireless Industry in developing the standards for testing new generation wireless terminals. • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)

We are part of the 3GPP working group, the scope of which is to produce technical specifications and technical reports for a 3rd generation mobile system. The 3 GPP covers all GSM (including GPRS and EDGE) and W-CDMA speciﬁcations (UMTS). 19

Multi-probe systems

T- DualScan StarLab

I StarLab

StarLab is the ultimate tool for antenna pattern measurements in laboratories and production environments where space is limited, cost is critical, and the flexibility of a portable system is required.

A cost-effective and space-saving portable solution

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna Measurement • Linear Array Antenna Measurement • OTA Testing

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical • Near-field / Cylindrical

Measurement capabilities • Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • 3D radiation pattern • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efficiency • TRP, TIS, EIRP and EIS

Frequency bands • StarLab 6 GHz: 650 MHz to 6 GHz • StarLab 18 GHz: 650 MHz to 18 GHz

Max. size of DUT • 45 cm for spherical set-up • 2.7 m x 45 cm for cylindrical set-up • Specific lengths available upon request

Max. weight of DUT • 10 kg with styrofoam mast • 15 kg with heavy DUT mast

Typical dynamic range • 650 MHz - 6 GHz : 70 dB • 6 GHz - 18 GHz : 60 dB

Oversampling • Arch rotation

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv ■ SPM Near-field/far-field transform ■ SatMap  SatCyl OTA measurement suite  SAM  SMM Advanced post processing  SatMap back projection modules  Cylindrical back projection modules  Insight  SatSIM

Equipment ■ Arch with probe array, AUT positioner, rubberized absorbers and lighting ■ Control unit ■ Power and control unit ■ Tx and Rx amplification units ■ Instrumentation rack ■ Uninterruptible power supply  Vector network analyzer

Add-ons  Shielded anechoic chamber (OTA testing)*  Linear scanner for BTS antenna or linear array antenna measurement (cylindrical testing) OTA Equipment  Radio communication tester  Active switching unit  Transfer Switching Unit  I/O switch port  WiFi testing

Accessories ■ Reference horns ■ PC  Heavy DUT mast  Laptop support interface  Hand and head phantoms  Reference antennas (sleeve dipoles, loops,linear array antennas)

Services ■ Installation ■ Training ■ Warranty  Post warranty service plans * See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information

 Included  Optional  Required

System overview Data acquisition & processing PC

Vector Network Analyzer

TX Amplification Unit

2 Control Unit

RX Amplification Unit Active Switching Unit

Transfer Swiching Unit Power & Control Unit Radio Communication Tester

StarLab uses an Active Switching Unit to switch between near-field passive measurement and OTA measurement RF instrumentation. For near-field passive measurements, a Vector Network Analyzer is used as the RF source/ receiver. The Control Unit drives the two positioning motors and the electronic scanning of the probe arrays. For OTA measurements, the tests are performed through the Radio

Communication Tester. The amplification unit amplifies the signal on transmission and reception channels according to the frequency bands. The Transfer Switching Unit is used to switch between the emission by AUT and the reception by AUT modes. The power and control unit supplies the power and drives the RF units.

I StarLab

Standard system components Arch • A choice of two probes can be interleaved (DP 400-6000, DP 6000-18000)

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (sleeve dipoles, loops) etc. MVG antenna catalog

Mast Laptop measurement with StarLab

• Styrofoam or ultra rigid mast is provided, according to DUT weight • Laptop interface

Oversampling with StarLab On a StarLab system, oversampling is performed by a mechanical rotation of the arch in elevation. Oversampling capability is integrated in the mechanical architecture of the system itself (no need for an extra goniometer).

Compact shielded chamber for OTA performance measurements

System specifications* SPHERICAL STARLAB 6 GHz

Measurement time for 11 frequencies**

SPHERICAL STARLAB 18 GHz

~ 1 min

Typical dynamic range 70 dB

~ 1 min 0.65 GHz - 6 GHz : 70 dB 6 GHz - 18 GHz : 60 dB

10 dBi AUT

20 dBi AUT

30 dBi AUT

10 dBi AUT

20 dBi AUT

30 dBi AUT

± 1.5 dB

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY 0.65 GHz - 0.8 GHz

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 1.1 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.8 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.7 dB

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.9 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.6 dB

± 0.3 dB

0.65 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 1.6 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 1.1 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.9 dB

± 0.6 dB

± 0.9 dB

± 0.6 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 1.0 dB

± 0.6 dB

± 0.4 dB

Peak gain repeatability - 10 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

System specifications* SPHERICAL STARLAB 6 GHz

SPHERICAL STARLAB 18 GHz

10 dBi AUT

20 dBi AUT

30 dBi AUT

10 dBi AUT

20 dBi AUT

30 dBi AUT

0.65 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 4.5 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 3.5 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.7 dB

± 0.9 dB

± 2.7 dB

± 0.9 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 2.4 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 3.2 dB

± 1.0 dB

± 0.6 dB

0.65 GHz - 0.8 GHz

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.7 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 2.4 dB

± 0.8 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 3.2 dB

± 1.0 dB

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

* Specifications given according to the following assumptions: • Near-field measurement in spherical geometry • Controlled temperature and humidity during measurement • Specifications on radiation pattern are given for a normalized pattern • Measurements inside an anechoic chamber or equivalent conditions • Usage of an Agilent PNA with 1kHz IF BW

** No oversampling, no averaging

Mechanical characteristics

System specifications* CYLINDRICAL STARLAB 6 GHz Measurement time**

3 min

Maximum DUT size***

45 cm

Typical cross polar level that can be measured < -30 dB PEAK GAIN ACCURACY

External dimensions of StarLab

1.82 x 1.08 x 2.00 m (L x W x H)

Probe array internal diameter

0.9 m

Optional anechoic chamber size

1.92 x 1.97 x 2.08 m

Angle between probes in the same frequency band

22.5°

892 MHz

± 1.0 dB

DUT MAX. WEIGHT*

1880 MHz

± 0.7 dB

Styrofoam mast

10 kg

Peak gain repeatability

± 0.3 dB

Ultra rigid mast

25 kg

* Centered load

-10 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 892 MHz

± 0.8 dB

1880 MHz

± 0.6 dB

RF equipment characteristics

-20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 892 MHz

± 1.1 dB

1880 MHz

± 0.9 dB

BEAM WIDTH ACCURACY

Number of probes StarLab 6 GHz

15 + 1 reference channel

StarLab 18 GHz

15 + 1 reference channel 14 + 1 reference channel

0.65 to 6 GHz 6 to 18 GHz

892 MHz

± 5%

Frequency range

1880 MHz

± 5%

StarLab 6 GHz

0.65 GHz to 6 GHz

StarLab 18 GHz

0.65 GHz to 18 GHz

FRONT TO BACK RATIO ACCURACY**** 892 MHz

± 2.5 dB

1880 MHz

± 2.0 dB

* Specifications given according to the following assumptions: • Near-field measurement in cylindrical geometry • Controlled temperature and humidity during measurement • Speciﬁcations on radiation pattern are given for a normalized pattern •U sage of an Agilent PNA with 1kHz IF BW except for typical dynamic range with 100 Hz IF BW • Peak gain is given for a ± 0.3 dB of gain error on the reference antenna • DUT phase center does not exceed 15 cm from arch center

• Peak gain is given for a ± 0.3 dB of gain error on the reference antenna • DUT phase center does not exceed 8 cm from arch center • Measurement performed with a suitable mast, depending on the load and directivity of the DUT

** 3m scan, no oversampling *** Diameter of the maximum cylinder that can be measured **** Typical specifications in a ± 30° cone

I StarLab

Maximum diameter of the DUT (m)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

x 1

NUMBER OF OVERSAMPLING x 2 x 3 x 5 x 10

0.65

0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45

0.38 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45

0.25 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45

0.19 0.38 0.45 0.45 0.45

0.15 0.31 0.45 0.45 0.45

0.13 0.25 0.38 0.45 0.45

0.11 0.22 0.33 0.45 0.45

0.10 0.19 0.29 0.45 0.45

0.08 0.17 0.25 0.42 0.45

0.08 0.15 0.23 0.38 0.45

0.07 0.14 0.21 0.35 0.45

0.06 0.13 0.19 0.32 0.45

0.06 0.12 0.18 0.29 0.45

0.05 0.11 0.16 0.27 0.45

0.05 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.45

0.05 0.10 0.14 0.24 0.45

0.04 0.09 0.13 0.22 0.45

0.04 0.08 0.13 0.21 0.42

Linear scanner option By adding a linear scanner, StarLab is converted from a spherical to a cylindrical near-field measurement system, which is particularly suitable to linear antenna measurements like BTS. In addition to the standard features, this configuration allows the measurements of the beam tilt. StarLab in cylindrical mode can measure sidelobes up to 70° (typical) from boresight.

Linear antenna measurement characteristics Geometry Cylindrical Standard rail length

6 or 9 meters

Linear antenna max. weight

80 kg

StarLab with linear scanner option

OTA performance testing StarLab can perform both TRP and TIS measurements. For TIS measurements, or where external interference is a concern a small shielded chamber for StarLab is available. The chamber is lined with pyramid absorbers on the two walls facing the openings of the StarLab anechoic cylinders.

OTA performance measurement specifications* ACCORDING TO CTIA SPECIFICATIONS TRP accuracy free space

<± 1.9 dB

TRP accuracy talk position

<± 2.0 dB

TRP repeatability

± 0.3 dB

Typical TRP measurement time**

< 2 min

TIS accuracy free space

<± 2.0 dB

TIS accuracy talk position

<± 2.1 dB

TIS repeatability

± 0.5 dB

Typical TIS measurement time***

15 min > 60 min

CTIA COMPARABLE GSM/WCDMA protocols: TIS based on Rx Level accuracy

<± 2.8 dB

TIS based on Rx Level repeatability

<± 1.5 dB

Typical TIS based on Rx level measurement time***

< 6 min

CDMA2000 protocol: TIS optimized accuracy

<± 2.0 dB

TIS optimized repeatability

<± 0.5 dB

Typical TIS optimized measurement time***

< 11 min

*S pecifications given according to the following assumptions: • Controlled temperature and humidity during measurement • Measurements inside an anechoic chamber • DUT phase center does not exceed 15 cm from arch center • Calibration done with dipole gain reference values • Measurement performed with a suitable mast depending on the load and directivity of the DUT Specifications also depend on Radio Communication Tester and Protocol ** One channel, 15 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol *** One channel, 30 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol

StarLab 18 GHz with linear scanner option

TDualScan StarMIMO

I StarMIMO

StarMIMO provides ﬂexible, fast and efﬁcient end-to-end testing of MIMO devices using 4G/LTE technology in a controlled realistic RF environment. The characterization of the performance of the device is complete in a single measurement. StarMIMO is a major asset in the design cycle and product validation of mobile devices.

• End-to-end testing • Controlled RF environment

SOLUTION FOR • MIMO Measurement • MIMO OTA Testing

Main features Technology • MIMO

Measurement capabilities • Evaluation of the OTA performances of RX Diversity and MIMO based wireless devices supported wireless technologies are HSPA, LTE, IEEE 802.11 and WiMax • Emulation of widely standardized (3GPP) channel propagation models in a controlled environment: - Single Cluster, SCME Urban Micro and Urban Macro - Multiple Cluster - SCME Urban Micro and SCME Urban Macro • Emulation of variable angles of arrival, angular spread, Cross Polar Ratio (XPR), Doppler and delay spread • Device throughput measurement in controlled fading environments, channel capacity and Bit Error Rate

Frequency bands

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv ■ SAM MIMO

Equipment ■ Arch with up to 64 dual-polarized MIMO probes ■ MIMO amplification unit ■ MV-CalTM calibration unit ■ Instrumentation rack ■ Motion controller  Full switch matrix for all probes  Roll over azimuth DUT positioner  Radio communication tester  Spatial channel emulator (SCE)  Vector network analyzer (VNA)

Add-on  Shielded anechoic chamber*

Services ■ Installation and calibration ■ Project management ■ Training ■ Warranty  Post warranty service plans

* See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

• 400 MHz to 6 GHz (depending on the specification of the spatial channel emulator)

Max DUT Size • Depending on the number of probes

Probes • From 24 to 64 MIMO dual polarized probes

2 configurations available • StarMIMO-H: Stand alone horizontal arch • StarMIMO-HU: Horizontal arch as an upgrade for SG 24, SG 32, SG 64

Positioner • A choice of azimuth positioners • An optional roll over azimuth positioner, allowing testing of the DUT in various orientations

System overview

Data Acquisition & Processing PC

Main signal

Radio Communication Tester

Spatial Channel Emulator

MIMO Amplification Unit

MV-CalTM Calibration Unit

Interferer signal

Multi-path signal

Motion Controller

The signal generated by the Radio Communication Tester is modified by the Spatial Channel Emulator that creates multi-path signals including delay dispersion, fast fading, path delays and Doppler shift. Those signals are then amplified by the amplification unit and transmitted simultaneously to different locations by probes. The probes can be used to represent the direct signal, multi-path signals or interferers, thus creating a specific RF propagation environment at the DUT position.

Main signal

Interferer signal Multi-path signal

StarMIMO setup recreates real RF environments in a shielded anechoic chamber

I StarMIMO

Types of StarMIMO StarMIMO-H Dedicated to MIMO Testing • StarMIMO-H comes in different diameters and offers up to 64 probes.

> Horizontal Arch • Different diameters available with up to 64 MIMO probes • 1.2m or 1.6m by radius > Positioner • A choice of azimuth positioners • A roll over azimuth positioner (optional)

• Upgradeable by adding a vertical arch for traditional antenna radiation patterns as well as Single Input Single Output (SISO) OTA measurements. • Easy implementation makes StarMIMO-H the perfect tool for dedicated MIMO testing.

StarMIMO-HU The Perfect Upgrade for Existing SG Systems • StarMIMO-HU is composed of a circular, multi-probe horizontal arch mounted to an existing vertical one.

> Horizontal Arch • Different diameters available with up to 64 MIMO probes > Positioner • A choice of azimuth positioners • A roll over azimuth positioner (optional)

• The vertical array can still be used for traditional antenna radiation patterns as well as Single Input Single Output (SISO) OTA measurements. • StarMIMO-HU is the perfect upgrade, bringing MIMO testing capabilities to your SG system at minimum cost.

Read the white paper on MIMO/OTA measurement technology entitled: "OTA of Diversity and MIMO Capable Terminals" and/or the application note "RX Diversity and MIMO OTA Test Range"Please request it by using our contact form. http://www.microwavevision.com/content/request-information

MV-CalTM PATENTED Quick Calibration Tool for MIMO Testing MIMO calibration requires that each channel have the same behavior in terms of group delay, amplitude and phase. Industry standards are being drafted to make calibration with a set of dipoles covering the frequency band of interest mandatory. The drawbacks are: • Dipoles are narrow band, so many dipoles must be used • Dipoles are mono-polarized so that electric and magnetic dipoles must be used if dual polarized tests are to be performed • Each channel contains active elements that are time and temperature dependent, so that this calibration (which can take up to 2 hours each time) must be performed up to several times per day • This calibration does not calibrate the probe array itself (the radioelectric axis of each probe should still be calibrated for high quality testing)

MV-CalTM takes root in MVG's experience in multiprobe system calibration. It’s an automated, fast, and simple OTA MIMO Test System calibration solution. Two sets of coefficients are processed and stored: • The first set calibrates the RF equipment outside the anechoic chamber. It is measured quasi-instantenously and can be reassessed automatically as part as the measurement process. • The second set calibrates the probe array itself. Probe array calibration is the same whether you want to perform SISO or MIMO measurements. MVG has more than 10 years of expertise in probe array calibration. The MVG process ensures that each probe has the same amplitude, phase and polarization response. As the probe characteristics do not vary over short time periods, this calibration is generally necessary only once a year for high quality results. With MV-CalTM, both sets of coefficients are applied during the measurements. This removes the task of recalibration with a dipole or loop antenna, which normally takes a couple of hours. When associated with StarMIMO, the overall measurement time is drastically reduced.

Watch a StarMIMO video to find out more: http://www.youtube.com/embed/lkwnasn4Yog

TSGDualScan 32

I SG 32

SG 32 is a smaller version of the SG 64, with 31 probes (+ 1 reference channel). Two models are available: the SG 32 - 18 GHz, and the SG 32 - 6 GHz. Both have the capacity to switch between the N-PAC for antenna measurements and the Radio Communication Tester for OTA measurements. SG 32 can perform both CTIA comparable TRP and TIS measurements.

Compact dimensions - perfect for test labs with low ceiling heights

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna Measurement • OTA Testing • MIMO Measurement

Main features

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv Near-field/far-field transform ■ SatMap OTA measurement suite  SAM  SMM Advanced post processing  SatSIM  Insight

Technology

Equipment

• Near-field / Spherical

■ Amplification unit ■ Mixer unit ■ N-PAC ■ Uninterruptible power supply ■ Instrumentation rack ■ DUT positioner  Primary synthetizer  Auxiliary synthetizer

Measurement capabilities • Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • Front to back ratio • 1D, 2D and 3D radiation patterns • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efficiency • TRP, TIS, EIRP and EIS

Frequency bands • SG 32 - 6 GHz: 650 MHz to 6 GHz • SG 32 - 18 GHz: 650 MHz to 18 GHz

Add-ons 

Shielded anechoic chamber*

OTA Equipment  Radio communication tester  Active switching unit  MIMO upgrade

Accessories

• 200 kg

■ Styrofoam mast ■ Acquisition PC & touch screen PC  Hand and head phantoms  Laptop interface  Ultra rigid mast  Positioning laser pointer  Reference antennas (horns, sleeve dipoles, loops)

Typical dynamic range

Services

Max. size of DUT • 84 cm

Max. weight of DUT

• 70 dB

Oversampling • Elevation tilt of the DUT

■ Installation and calibration ■ Warranty ■ Project management ■ Training  Post warranty service plans

* See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview CHAMBER

Data Acquisition & Processing PC

5 N-PAC

1 4 Primary Synthesizer

Mixer Unit

Auxiliary Synthesizer

Radio Communication Tester

Active Switching Unit

Amplification Unit

Motion Controller

SG 32 system can switch between the N-PAC for antenna measurements and the Radio Communication Tester for OTA measurements. For antenna measurements, it uses Analog RF Signal Generators to emit from the probe array to the Antenna Under Test or vice versa. The N-PAC is also a RF receiver for antenna measurements and controls the

electronic scanning of the probe array. For OTA measurements, the tests are performed through several different Radio Communication Testers. The AmpliďŹ cation Unit has RF ampliďŹ ers for each of the RX and TX channels. They are used to communicate with the DUT and measure the Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS).

I SG 32

Standard system components Arch • A choice of 2 probes can be interleaved (DP 400-6000, DP 6000-18000)

Mast • 2 masts according to max. weight of DUT • Laptop interface

Patented Goniometer Rotation of the positioner of ± 5.3° in elevation

SG 32 with head phantom

Goniometers are used to calibrate the system and perform oversampling. • A choice of goniometers depending on the size of the arch, the max. weight of the DUT and the frequency range

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (horns, dipoles and loops) MVG antenna catalog

Absorbers and anechoic chambers • A choice of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Anechoic chambers with integrated design, production, installation and testing services AEMI absorber catalog

SG 32 18 GHz version

SG 32 - 18 GHz version For the 0.8 GHz to 18 GHz version, two probe arrays are interleaved, one with 0.8 - 6 GHz probes and the other with 6 - 18 GHz probes. SG 32 - 18 GHz has the same capabilities as the standard 6 GHz version.

System specifications* SG 32 - 6 GHz

SG 32 - 18 GHz

Measurement time for 11 frequencies**

< 2 min

Typical dynamic range

70 dB

10 dBi AUT

20 dBi AUT

30 dBi AUT

10 dBi AUT

20 dBi AUT

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.9 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.8 dB

30 dBi AUT

± 0.7 dB

± 0.9 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.6 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.6 dB

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.8 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.6 dB

± 0.3 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 1.0 dB

± 0.6 dB

± 1.0 dB

± 0.6 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 3.0 dB

± 1.0 dB

± 3.0 dB

± 1.0 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.4 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 2.4 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 2.2 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 2.2 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 3.0 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.4 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 2.4 dB

± 0.8 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 2.2 dB

± 0.7 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 2.2 dB

± 0.7 dB

Peak gain repeatability - 10 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

• Peak gain is given for a ± 0.3 dB of gain error on the reference antenna • DUT phase center does not exceed 15 cm from arch center • Measurement performed with a suitable mast depending on the load and directivity of the DUT ** No oversampling, no averaging

Mechanical characteristics*

SG 32 - 6 GHz

SG 32 - 18 GHz

Probe array diameter (int/ext)

1.5 / 2.5 m

Shielded anechoic chamber size

3.5 x 3.5 x 2.7 m 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.7 m 10.59°

Angle between probes in the same frequency band

10.59°

Azimuth accuracy

0.02°

Azimuth max. speed

30°/s

Oversampling capability

Yes

Styrofoam mast

50 kg

Ultra rigid mast

200 kg

DUT MAX. WEIGHT

* Centered load without oversampling

RF equipment characteristics

Number of probes 31 + 1 ref. channel

31 + 1 ref. channel (6 GHz) and 30 + 1 ref. channel (18 GHz)

Frequency range

650 MHz to 18 GHz

650 MHz to 6 GHz

I SG 32

Maximum diameter of the DUT (m)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.8

0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75

0.81 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.84

0.54 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.84

ACCORDING TO CTIA SPECIFICATIONS

0.41 0.81 0.84 0.84 0.84

TRP accuracy free space

<± 1.6 dB

0.32 0.65 0.84 0.84 0.84

TRP accuracy talk position

<± 1.7 dB

0.27 0.54 0.81 0.84 0.84

TRP repeatability

± 0.3 dB

Typical TRP measurement time**

< 90 s

0.23 0.46 0.70 0.84 0.84

TIS accuracy free space

<± 1.7 dB

0.20 0.41 0.61 0.84 0.84

TIS accuracy talk position

<± 1.8 dB

0.18 0.36 0.54 0.84 0.84

TIS repeatability

± 0.5 dB

Typical TIS measurement time***

15 min > 60 min

x 1

NUMBER OF OVERSAMPLING x 2 x 3 x 5 x 10

OTA performance testing SG 32 can perform both CTIA comparable TRP and TIS measurements.

OTA performance measurement specifications*

0.16 0.32 0.49 0.81 0.84

0.15 0.30 0.44 0.74 0.84

CTIA COMPARABLE

0.14 0.27 0.41 0.68 0.84

GSM/WCDMA protocols:

0.12 0.25 0.37 0.62 0.84

TIS based on Rx Level accuracy

<± 2.6 dB

TIS based on Rx Level repeatabilty

<± 1.5 dB < 5 min

0.12 0.23 0.35 0.58 0.84

0.11 0.22 0.32 0.54 0.84

Typical TIS based on Rx level mesurement time***

0.10 0.20 0.30 0.51 0.84

CDMA2000 protocol:

0.10 0.19 0.29 0.48 0.84

TIS optimized accuracy

<± 1.7 dB

TIS optimized repeatability

<± 0.5 dB

0.09 0.18 0.27 0.45 0.84

Typical TIS optimized measurement time*** < 10 min *S pecifications given according to the following assumptions: • Controlled temperature and humidity during measurement • Measurements inside an anechoic chamber • DUT phase center does not exceed 15 cm from arch center • Calibration done with dipole efficiency reference values • Measurement performed with a suitable mast depending on the load and directivity of the DUT. Specifications also depend on Radio Communication Tester and Protocol ** One channel, 15 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol *** One channel, 30 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol

Version 2014

T- DualScan SG 24

I SG 24

The 2014 version of the SG 24 is ideal for the OTA testing of mobile device conformance at high throughput or high frequencies, particularly for LTE, WiFi 802.11a and WiFi 802.11n protocols. It offers a measurement speed up to 3 times faster and a considerably higher dynamic range in passive antenna measurement mode than the previous version. Available in 3 sizes, with the standard and large models CTIA certifiable.

• 4G frequency testing • CTIA certifiable

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna Measurement • OTA Testing • CTIA Certifiable Measurement • MIMO Measurement • Linear Array Antenna Measurement

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical • Far-field

Measurement capabilities • Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • Front to back ratio (SG 24 - L) • 1D, 2D and 3D radiation patterns • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efficiency • TRP, TIS, EIRP and EIS

Frequency bands

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv ■ SPM

Near-field/far-field transform ■ SatMap OTA measurement suite  SAM  SMM Advanced post processing  SatSim  Insight  Antenna analyzer

Equipment ■ ■ ■ ■  

Amplification unit Control unit Uninterruptible power supply DUT positioner Instrumentation rack Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)

Add-ons  MIMO upgrade  Shielded anechoic chamber*

OTA equipment Radio communication tester  Active switching unit 

Accessories

• 200 kg

■ Styrofoam mast ■ PC  Hand and head phantoms  PVC chair  Laptop interface  Ultra rigid mast  Linear antenna pole mast  Positioning laser pointer  TV mast  Reference antennas (horns, sleeve dipoles, loops, Iinear array)

Typical dynamic range

Services

• SG 24 - C (Compact): 650 MHz to 6 GHz • SG 24 - S (Standard): 400 MHz to 6 GHz • SG 24 - L (Large): 400 MHz to 6 GHz

Max. size of DUT • 1.79 m for SG 24 - L

Max. weight of DUT

• 60 dB

Oversampling • Elevation tilt of the AUT

■ Installation and calibration ■ Warranty ■ Project management ■ Training  Post warranty service plans  CTIA certification assistance

* See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview INSTRUMENTATION ROOM

ANECHOIC CHAMBER

5 Data Acquisition & Processing PC

1 4

3 Vector Network Analyzer Probe Selector Unit

Active Switching Unit

Transfer Swiching Unit

TX Amplification Unit Radio Communication Tester RX Amplification Unit

Power & Control Unit

Control Unit

SG 24 uses an Active Switching Unit to switch between antenna and OTA measurements. For antenna measurements, it uses a Vector Network Analyzer as the RF source/ receiver. The measurement speed can be up to 3 times faster depending on the VNA models used such as the Agilent PNA-X N5242A. The Control Unit drives the two positioning motors and the electronic scanning of the probe array. For OTA measurements, the tests are per40

formed through several different Radio Communication Testers. The AmpliďŹ cation Unit has RF ampliďŹ ers for each of the RX and TX channels. The probe selector unit uses a new multiplexing technique and inceases dynamic in the probe array by almost 20 dB at 6 GHz. For Wi-Fi and other protocols that use dedicated Radio Communication Testers, the Active Switching Unit has dedicated ports. This system will be compatible with the N-PAC in the near future.

I SG 24

Standard system components Arch • Probes: DP 400 - 6000

Mast • Styrofoam mast • Linear antenna mast • PVC chair • Laptop interface • TV mast

Patented Goniometer Rotation of the positioner of ± 7.5° in elevation

Laptop measurement with SG 24

Goniometers are used to calibrate the system and perform oversampling. • A choice of goniometers depending on the size of the arch, the max. weight of the DUT and the frequency range.

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (horns, dipoles and loops) MVG antenna catalog

Installation of a SG 24 with an AUT

System specifications*

COMPACT

STANDARD

LARGE

Measurement time for 11 frequencies**

~ 1 min

Typical dynamic range

60 dB

20 dBi 30 dBi AUT AUT

10 dBi AUT

~ 1 min 60 dB

10 dBi 20 dBi AUT AUT

30 dBi AUT

20 dBi 30 dBi AUT AUT

± 1.1 dB ± 1.0 dB

± 1.0 dB ± 0.9 dB

± 0.6 dB ± 0.6 dB

± 0.6 dB ± 0.6 dB ± 0.5 dB

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.8 dB ± 0.7 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.8 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.6 dB

± 0.6 dB ± 0.6 dB ± 0.5 dB

Peak gain repeatability

± 0.3 dB ± 0.3 dB ± 0.3 dB

System specifications*

COMPACT 10 dBi AUT

STANDARD

20 dBi 30 dBi AUT AUT

LARGE

10 dBi 20 dBi AUT AUT

30 dBi AUT

10 dBi AUT

20 dBi 30 dBi AUT AUT

± 1.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

± 1.0 dB ± 0.6 dB

± 0.9 dB ± 0.6 dB

± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

- 10 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 1.0 dB ± 0.6 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

± 3.5 dB ± 1.1 dB

± 3.2 dB ± 1.0 dB

± 2.7 dB ± 0.9 dB

± 2.4 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 3.0 dB ± 1.0 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.4 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 3.5 dB

± 3.2 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 3.0 dB

± 2.7 dB

± 2.4 dB ± 0.8 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.4 dB ± 0.8 dB

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

Mechanical characteristics*

COMPACT

STANDARD

LARGE

Probe array diameter (int/ext)

1.5 / 2.5 m

2.4 / 3.52 m

3.2 / 4.194 m

Shielded anechoic chamber size

3.5 x 3.5 x 2.7 m

4.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 m

5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 m

Angle between probes

15°

Azimuth accuracy

0.02°

Azimuth max. speed

30°/s

Oversampling capability

Yes

Styrofoam mast

50 kg

Ultra rigid mast

200 kg

PVC chair

Not applicable

100 kg

Linear antenna pole mast

Not applicable

Option

Number of probes

23 + 1 ref. channel

Frequency range

650 MHz to 6 GHz

0.4 GHz to 6 GHz

DUT MAX. WEIGHT

* Centered load without oversampling

RF equipment characteristics

I SG 24

Maximum diameter of the DUT* (m)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

x 1

NUMBER OF OVERSAMPLING x 2 x 3 x 5 x 10

Linear antenna measurement (for SG 24 - L only)

0.4

1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20

1.15 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20

0.57 1.15 1.34 1.34 1.34

SG 24 Large

0.38 0.76 1.15 1.34 1.34

Linear antenna measurement capability

0.29 0.57 0.86 1.34 1.34

0.23 0.46 0.69 1.15 1.34

0.19 0.38 0.57 0.95 1.34

Linear antenna measurement characteristics Yes

Geometry Spherical Linear antenna Max Length/Weight 179 cm / 200 kg Measurement time for 11 frequencies*

~ 1 min

* 1 port (no oversampling, no averaging), Linear antenna of 160 cm at GSM900

* For standard model

OTA performance testing SG 24 can perform both TRP and TIS measurements according to CTIA specifications. The SG 24 Compact, due to its size, is not CTIA certifiable but its performances are such that it can be defined as CTIA comparable. The SG 24 Standard and Large are CTIA certifiable.

OTA performance measurement specifications*

COMPACT

STANDARD

LARGE

TRP accuracy free space

<± 1.6 dB

<± 1.5 dB

<± 1.4 dB

TRP accuracy talk position

<± 1.7 dB

<± 1.6 dB

<± 1.5 dB

TRP repeatability

± 0.3 dB

Typical TRP measurement time**

< 1 min

TIS accuracy free space

<± 1.7 dB

<± 1.6 dB

<± 1.5 dB

TIS accuracy talk position

<± 1.8 dB

<± 1.7 dB

<± 1.6 dB

TIS repeatability

± 0.5 dB

Typical TIS measurement time***

5 min > 20 min

TIS based on Rx Level accuracy

<± 2.3 dB

TIS based on Rx Level repeatability

<± 1.5 dB

Typical TIS based on Rx level measurement time***

< 5 min

ACCORDING TO CTIA SPECIFICATIONS

CTIA COMPARABLE • GSM/WCDMA PROTOCOLS:

** One channel, 15 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol *** One channel, 30 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol

TSGDualScan 64

I SG 64

The most accurate solution for testing antennas and wireless devices: SG 64 has been developed to measure stand alone antennas or antennas integrated in subsystems. It is also ideal for CTIA certifiable measurement facilities.

• CTIA certifiable • Unmatched accuracy

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna Measurement • OTA Testing • CTIA Certifiable Measurement • MIMO Measurement • Linear Array Antenna Measurement

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical • Far-field

Frequency bands • SG 64 - C, SG 64 - S and SG 64 - L: 400 MHz to 6 GHz • SG 64 - 18 GHz: 400 MHz to 18 GHz • SG 64 - LF: 70 MHz to 6 GHz

Max. size of DUT • 2.73 m for SG 64 - L

Max. weight of DUT • 200 kg

Typical dynamic range • 70 dB

Oversampling • Elevation tilt of the DUT

Equipment ■ Amplification unit ■ Mixer unit ■ N-PAC ■ Uninterruptible power supply ■ Instrumentation rack ■ DUT positioner  Primary synthetizer  Auxiliary synthetizer

Add-ons  Shielded anechoic chamber* OTA Equipment  Radio communication tester  Active switching unit  MIMO upgrade

Accessories ■ ■     

Styrofoam mast Acquisition PC & touch screen PC (tablet PC also possible) PVC chair Hand and head phantoms Laptop interface Ultra rigid mast Linear antenna pole mast  CTIA ripple antenna test  Positioning laser pointer  TV mast  Reference antennas (horns, sleeve dipoles, loops)

Services ■ Installation & calibration ■ Warranty ■ Project management ■ Training  CTIA certification assistance  Post warranty service plans

*S ee MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview Data Acquisition & Processing PC

N-PAC

Primary Synthesizer

Mixer Unit Auxiliary Synthesizer

Radio Communication Tester

Active Switching Unit

Amplification Unit

Motion Controller

SG 64 can switch between N-PAC for antenna measurements and the Radio Communication Tester for OTA measurements. For antenna measurements, it uses Analog RF Signal Generators to emit from the probe array to the Antenna Under Test or vice versa. The N-PAC is also a RF receiver for antenna measurements and it controls the

I SG 64

Standard system components Arch • 3 sizes (compact, standard or large) • A choice of 3 probe types (DP 70-450, DP 400-6000, DP 6000-18000)

Mast • 2 masts according to max. weight of DUT • Linear antenna mast • PVC chair • Laptop interface • TV mast

Patented Goniometer Rotation of the positioner of ± 2.6° in elevation

SG LF version

Goniometers are used to calibrate the system and perform oversampling. • A choice of goniometers depending on the size of the arch, the max. weight of the DUT and the frequency range

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (horns, dipoles, linear array antennas, biconic and monocone antennas) MVG antenna catalog

SG 64 with TV mast

SG 64 - 18 GHz version For the 0.4 GHz to 18 GHz version, two probe arrays are interleaved, one with 0.4-6 GHz probes and one with 6-18 GHz probes. SG 64 - 18 has the same capabilities as the standard 6 GHz version. SG low frequency version (LF) For the SG LF version, the arch is divided in two probe arrays. On one side, an array with 0.07-0.4 GHz probes and on the other side, an array with 0.4-6 GHz probes. The SG LF has the same capabilities as the 6 GHz standard version. Specifications are provided upon request.

System specifications* COMPACT STANDARD 6 GHz STANDARD 18 GHz LARGE 6 GHz Typical max. size DUT

134 cm

179 cm

273 cm

Measurement time for 11 frequencies**

< 3 min

Typical dynamic range

70 dB

System specifications* COMPACT STANDARD 6 GHz STANDARD 18 GHz LARGE 6 GHz

10 dBi 20 dBi 30 dBi 10 dBi 20 dBi 30 dBi 10 dBi 20 dBi 30 dBi 10 dBi 20 dBi 30 dBi AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 1.1 dB ± 1.0 dB

± 0.9 dB ± 0.8 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.6 dB ± 0.6 dB

± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.6 dB ± 0.6 dB ± 0.5 dB

± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB

6 GHz - 18 GHz Peak gain repeatability

± 0.9 dB ± 0.8 dB

± 0.8 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.7 dB

± 0.7 dB ± 0.6 dB ± 0.5 dB

± 0.3 dB ± 0.3 dB ± 0.3 dB

0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 1.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

± 1.0 dB ± 0.6 dB

± 0.9 dB ± 0.6 dB ± 0.4 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.9 dB ± 0.6 dB

± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

- 10 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY -

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

± 3.2 dB ± 1.0 dB

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 3.5 dB ± 1.1 dB

± 3.2 dB ± 1.0 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 2.7 dB ± 0.9 dB

± 2.4 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB

± 3.0 dB ± 0.9 dB ± 0.6 dB ± 2.2 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB

± 3.5 dB

± 3.2 dB

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz 0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 2.7 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

± 3.2 dB

± 3.0 dB ± 0.9 dB

± 2.4 dB ± 0.8 dB

± 2.2 dB ± 0.7 dB

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

6 GHz - 16 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

16 GHz - 18 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

• Specifications on radiation pattern are given for a normalized pattern • Peak gain is given for a ± 0.3 dB of gain error on the reference antenna • Measurement performed with a suitable mast depending on the load and directivity of the DUT

** No oversampling, no averaging

Mechanical characteristics* Probe array diameter (int/ext) Shielded anechoic chamber size

COMPACT 6 GHz

STANDARD 6 GHz

STANDARD 18 GHz

LARGE

SG LF

2.4/ 3.52 m

3.2/4.194 m

4.2/5.194 m

Custom

4.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 m

5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 m

6.0 x 6.0 x 6.0 m

Custom

Angle between probes in the same frequency band

5,29° 5,29° 5,29° 5,29° Custom

Azimuth accuracy

0.02° 0.02° 0.02° 0.02° 0.02°

Azimuth max. speed

30°/s 30°/s 30°/s 30°/s 30°/s

Oversampling capability

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

DUT MAX. WEIGHT Styrofoam mast

50 kg

Ultra rigid mast

200 kg

PVC chair

100 kg

Not applicable

Option

Linear antenna pole mast * Centered load without oversampling

I SG 64

RF equipment characteristics

COMPACT 6 GHz

STANDARD 6 GHz

STANDARD 18 GHz

LARGE

SG LF

Number of probes 63 + 1 ref. channel 63 + 1 ref. channel

63 + 1 ref. channel and 62 + 1 (18 GHz)

63 + 1 ref. channel

Custom

0.4 GHz to 18 GHz

0.4 GHz to 6 GHz

0.07 GHz to 6 GHz

Frequency range

0.4 GHz to 6 GHz

Maximum diameter of the DUT* (m)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.4

1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60

0.36 0.72 1.08 1.79 1.79

1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79

0.32 0.65 0.97 1.62 1.79

1.62 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79

0.30 0.59 0.89 1.48 1.79

1.08 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79

0.27 0.54 0.81 1.35 1.79

0.81 1.62 1.79 1.79 1.79

0.25 0.50 0.75 1.25 1.79

0.65 1.30 1.79 1.79 1.79

0.23 0.46 0.70 1.16 1.79

0.54 1.08 1.62 1.79 1.79

0.22 0.43 0.65 1.08 1.79

0.46 0.93 1.39 1.79 1.79

0.20 0.41 0.61 1.01 1.79

0.41 0.81 1.22 1.79 1.79

0.19 0.38 0.57 0.95 1.79

0.36 0.72 1.08 1.79 1.79

0.18 0.36 0.54 0.90 1.79

x 1

NUMBER OF OVERSAMPLING x 2 x 3 x 5 x 10

FREQUENCY (GHz)

x 1

NUMBER OF OVERSAMPLING x 2 x 3 x 5 x 10

* For standard model

OTA performance testing

SG 64 can perform both TRP and TIS measurements according to CTIA specifications.

OTA performance measurement specifications* ACCORDING TO CTIA SPECIFICATIONS

CTIA COMPARABLE

TRP accuracy free space

<± 1.4 dB

GSM/WCDMA protocols:

TRP accuracy talk position

<± 1.5 dB

TIS based on Rx level accuracy

<± 2.2 dB

TRP repeatability

± 0.3 dB

TIS based on Rx level repeatability

<± 1.5 dB

Typical TRP measurement time**

< 90 s

TIS accuracy free space

<± 1.5 dB

Typical TIS based on Rx level measurement time***

< 5 min

TIS accuracy talk position

<± 1.6 dB

CDMA2000 protocol:

TIS repeatability

± 0.5 dB

TIS optimized accuracy

<± 1.5 dB

Typical TIS measurement time***

15 min > 60 min

TIS optimized repeatability

<± 0.5 dB

Typical TIS optimized measurement time***

<10 min

* Specifications for standard model given according to the following assumptions: • Controlled temperature and humidity during measurement • Measurements inside an anechoic chamber • DUT phase center does not exceed 15 cm from arch center • Calibration done with dipole efficiency reference values • Measurement performed with a suitable mast depending on the load and directivity of the DUT. Specifications also depend on Radio Communication Tester and Protocol

** One channel, 15 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol *** One channel, 30 deg sampling, one time each probe, measurement time depends on protocol

Linear antenna measurement Linear antenna measurement characteristics Linear antenna measurement capability

COMPACT

STANDARD 6 GHz

STANDARD 18 GHz

LARGE 6 GHz

Not applicable

Yes

Geometry

Linear antenna Max Length/Weight

179 cm / 200 kg

273 cm / 200 kg

Measurement time for 11 frequencies*

< 3 min

* 1 port (no oversampling, no averaging), Linear antenna of 160 cm at GSM900

Spherical Spherical Spherical

SG 128

I SG 128

Ideal for very large antenna measurements. SG 128 is a bigger version of the SG 64 with 127 probes (+1 reference channel) and is particularly adapted to the measurement of BTS antennas.

Large dimensions for very large antenna measurements

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna Measurement • Linear Array Antenna Measurement • Sub-System Antenna Measurement

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical • Far-field

Measurement capabilities • Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • Front to Back ratio • 1D, 2D and 3D radiation patterns • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efficiency

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv Near-field/far-field transform ■ SatMap

Advanced post processing ■ SatSIM ■ Insight ■ Antenna Analyzer (Linear antenna measurement)

Equipment ■ Amplification unit ■ Mixer unit ■ N-PAC ■ Uninterruptible power supply ■ Instrumentation rack ■ DUT positioner  Primary synthetizer  Auxiliary synthetizer

Add-on  Shielded anechoic chamber*

Accessories

• 4.16 m

■ Styrofoam mast ■ Acquisition PC & touch screen PC  PVC chair  Ultra rigid mast  TV mast  Linear antenna pole mast  Positioning laser pointer  Laptop interface  Head and hand phantoms  Reference antennas (horns, sleeve dipoles, loops, Iinear array)

Max. weight of DUT

Services

• 200 kg

■ Installation and calibration ■ Warranty ■ Project management ■ Training  Post warranty service plans

Frequency bands • SG128 - 6 GHz: 400 MHz to 6 GHz • SG 128 - 18 GHz: 400 MHz to 18 GHz

Max. size of DUT

Typical dynamic range • 70 dB

Oversampling • Elevation tilt of the DUT

* See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview CHAMBER

Data Acquisition & Processing PC

1 N-PAC

2 Primary Synthesizer

5 3

Mixer Unit

Auxiliary Synthesizer

Amplification Unit

Motion Controller

SG 128 is designed to characterize very large antennas, particularly BTS. It uses Analog RF Signal Generators to emit EM waves from the probe array to the Antenna Under Test or vice versa. It uses the N-PAC as a RF receiver for

antenna measurements. The N-PAC also drives the electronic scanning of the probe array. The AmpliďŹ cation Unit has RF ampliďŹ ers for each of the RX and TX channels.

I SG 128

Standard system components Arch • Other or additional configurations available upon customer request

Mast • 2 masts available according to max. weight of DUT • Linear antenna mast • PVC chair • Laptop interface • TV mast

Patented Goniometer Rotation of the positioner of ± 1.3° in elevation

Goniometers are used to calibrate the system and perform oversampling. • A choice of goniometers depending on the size of the arch, the max. weight of the DUT and the frequency range

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (horns, dipoles and loops) MVG antenna catalog

Absorbers and anechoic chambers

System specifications*

SG 128

Measurement time for 11 frequencies**

< 4 min

Typical dynamic range

70 dB

20 dBi AUT

10 dBi AUT

30 dBi AUT

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 0.7 dB ± 0.6 dB ± 0.5 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB

Peak gain repeatability

± 0.3 dB ± 0.3 dB ± 0.3 dB

- 10 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.4 dB

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 2.6 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB ± 0.5 dB

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 GHz - 0.8 GHz

± 2.6 dB ± 0.8 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 2.1 dB ± 0.7 dB

* Specifications given according to the following assumptions: • Controlled temperature and humidity during measurement • Specifications on radiation pattern are given for a normalized pattern • Measurements inside an anechoic chamber • Peak gain is given for a ± 0.3 dB of gain error on the reference antenna • DUT phase center does not exceed 15 cm from arch center • Measurement performed with a suitable mast depending on the load and directivity of the DUT ** No oversampling, no averaging

• A choice of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Anechoic chambers with integrated design, production, installation and testing services AEMI absorber catalog

MVG Engineer working on the installation of an SG 128

Linear antenna measurement

Mechanical characteristics*

SG 128

Probe array diameter (int/ext)

6.4 m

Shielded anechoic chamber size

10 x 10 x 10 m

Angle between probes

2.61째

SG 128

Azimuth accuracy

0.02째

Linear antenna measurement capability

Yes

Azimuth max. speed

30째/s

Geometry

Spherical

Yes

Linear antenna max Length/Weight

416 cm / 200 kg

Measurement Time for 11 frequencies*

< 4 min

Oversampling capability DUT MAX. WEIGHT

Linear antenna measurement characteristics

* 1 port (no oversampling, no averaging), Linear antenna of 160 cm at GSM900

Styrofoam mast

50 kg

Ultra rigid mast

200 kg

PVC chair

100 kg

BTS antenna pole mast

200 kg

* Centered load without oversampling

RF equipment characteristics Number of probes

127 + 1 ref. channel

Frequency range

0.4 GHz to 6 GHz

Maximum diameter of the DUT (m)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

x 1

NUMBER OF OVERSAMPLING x 2 x 3 x 5 x 10

0.4

3.40 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.40

4.16 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.16

3.29 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.16

2.20 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.16

1.65 3.29 4.16 4.16 4.16

1.32 2.64 3.95 4.16 4.16

1.10 2.20 3.29 4.16 4.16

SG 128 system

I SG 128

SG 128 in a shielded anechoic chamber

SG 128 with a DUT

T- DualScan SG 3000 F

I SG 3000 F

SG 3000 F is dedicated to full scale vehicle antenna measurement. The arch is built into the anechoic chamber for maximum measurement repeatability. Thanks to a high precision controller, “on the ﬂy” measurements can be performed. The system configuration can be adapted to meet specific needs and requirements (compact arch size, positioner, etc.).

Full scale vehicle antenna measurement

System configurations Software

SOLUTION FOR • Vehicle Testing

Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv

Equipment

• Near-field / Spherical

■ N-PAC ■ Motion controller ■ Mixer unit ■ Amplification unit ■ Turntable positioner with loading and unloading capability  Primary synthesizer  Auxiliary synthesizer

Measurement capabilities

Add-ons

• Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • 1D, 2D and 3D radiation patterns • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efficiency • Antenna diversity • Key fob testing for remote keyless entry

■ Laser for precise vehicle positioning  RF absorbers  Rail for remote key fob testing  Mini-compact range for anti-collision radar testing  Shielded anechoic chamber*

Main features Technology

Frequency bands

Accessories ■ PC  Reference antennas (monopoles and monocones)  Ground plane for reference antennas  Instrument rack  Positioning laser pointer

• 70 MHz to 6 GHz

Services

Max. size of DUT

■ Installation and calibration ■ Warranty ■ Training ■ Project management  Post warranty service plans

• 2.4 m x 6 m (W x L)

Max. weight of DUT • 3500 kg

Typical dynamic range • 50 dB

* See MVG-EMC System catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview CHAMBER

Data acquisition & processing PC

N-PAC

Primary Synthesizer

Mixer Unit Auxiliary Synthesizer

Amplification Unit

Motion Controller

SG 3000F is used for the measurement of antennas placed anywhere on a vehicle. It uses Analog RF Signal Generators to emit EM waves from the probe array to the Antenna Under Test or vice versa. It uses the N-PAC as a RF

receiver for antenna measurements. The N-PAC also drives the electronic scanning of the probe array. The Amplification Unit has RF amplifiers for each of the RX and TX channels.

I SG 3000 F

Standard system components Arch

Measurement specifications Measurement time for 5 frequencies

7 min

• A combination of 2 arrays of probes (DP 70-450, DP 400-6000) • Different arch sizes available • Portable version, SG 3000M available

Typical dynamic range

50 dB

Positioner • Turntable or azimuth positioners available The positioner is specifically designed to transport a vehicle in and out of an anechoic chamber. It is fully automated and allows for positioning of the vehicle in the center of the arch with a precision of ± 1°.

Absorbers and anechoic chambers • A selection of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Anechoic chambers or outdoor radomes with integrated design, production, installation and testing services AEMI absorber catalog

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY 0.07 GHz – 0.4 GHz

± 2.9 dB

0.4 GHz – 0.8 GHz

± 1.3 dB

0.8 GHz – 6.0 GHz

± 1.0 dB

Mechanical characteristics & RF equipment characteristics Angular coverage

100°

Probe array diameter

12 m

Necessary shielded anechoic chamber size

18 x 16 x 12 m

Frequency range

0.07 - 6 GHz

AUT max. weight

3500 kg

ANGLE BETWEEN PROBES 0.07 – 0.4 GHz

3.2°

0.4 – 6 GHz

1°

NUMBER OF PROBES 0.07 GHz – 0.4 GHz

32 + 1 ref. channel

0.4 GHz – 6 GHz

101 + 1 ref. channel

Antennas

Mechanical characteristics: positioner

• A selection of reference antennas (monocones or monopoles) with ground planes MVG antenna catalog

Size

2.9 m (W) X 5 m (L)

Vehicle length

From 3 m to 6 m

Vehicle width

From 1.5 m to 2.4 m

Max. vehicle weight

3 500 kg

Rotation accuracy

1°

Lift axis

650 mm

Slide axis

2.5 m

The turntable for the SG 3000 series is specifically designed for automotive testing (cost/accuracy trade-off). Thanks to a high precision controller, “on the fly” measurements can be performed. This allows for the measurement of directivity, gain and efficiency for approximately 5 frequencies in less than 10 minutes (the time required to perform a full turn).

The positioner carries the vehicle in and out of an anechoic chamber

TSGDualScan 3000 M

SG 3000 M is a portable version of the SG 3000 series. It is particularly well-suited to multi-purpose anechoic chambers. The SG 3000M can be installed in an existing EMC chamber, requiring only minimum changes to the chamber set up thus avoiding EMC re-certification.

• Portable • Can be installed in an existing chamber

Main features* Frequency bands

SOLUTION FOR

• 400 MHz to 6 GHz

• Vehicle Testing

Max. weight of DUT • 2000 kg *T he main features of SG 3000M is similar to SG 3000F except the following features

I SG 3000 M

Standard system components Arch • Different arch sizes available

Measurement specifications Measurement time for 5 frequencies

5.5 min

Typical dynamic range

50 dB

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY

Positioner

0.4 GHz – 0.8 GHz

± 1.3 dB

0.8 GHz – 6.0 GHz

± 1.0 dB

• A selection of turntables Turntable positioner requiring an optional lift axis with slide capability. Thanks to a high precision controller, “on the fly” measurements can be performed. This allows for the measurement of directivity, gain and efficiency of approximately 5 frequencies in less than 10 minutes (the time required to perform a full turn).

Mechanical characteristics & RF equipment characteristics

Antennas

NUMBER OF PROBES

• A selection of reference antennas (monocones or monopoles) with ground planes

Angular coverage

103°

Probe array diameter

12.0 m

Angle between probes

1°

Necessary shielded anechoic chamber size

10 x 12 x 12 m

Frequency range

0.4 - 6 GHz

AUT max. weight

Not applicable

0.4 – 6 GHz

103 + 1 ref. channel

Turntable positioner mechanical characteristics Turntable diameter

Max. vehicle length

5.1 m

Max. vehicle width

2.3 m

Max. vehicle weight

2 000 kg

Plate rotation

0° to 360°

Lift axis

Up to 1.5 m

Slide axis

Up to 0.9 m

Controller Coding resolution

0.1°

Key fob positioner

Robot

Turntable

Rail and robot for remote key fob testing

TSGDualScan 4100 F

I SG 4100 F

The SG4100 F is a radome measurement solution, based on our SG128 system. It allows measurement of transmission efficiency, beam deflection, boresight error, antenna pattern distortion, sidelobes and reflectivity for both commercial and defense aircrafts.

6 axis positioner**

System configurations Software

SOLUTION FOR • Radome Testing

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical

Measurement capabilities • Transmission efficiency • Beam deflection • Boresight error • Antenna pattern distortion • Sidelobes levels • Reflectivity

Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv  MiDAS  959 Spectrum (North America only) Near-field/far-field transform ■ SatMap

Equipment ■ Mixer unit ■ Amplication unit ■ N-PAC ■ 6 axis positioner** ■ Motion controller** ■ Uninterruptible power supply  VNA (for Reflectivity measurement)  Primary synthesizer  Auxiliary synthesizer

Add-ons

• Compliant to RTCA DO-213

■ Two remote controls for the positioner ■ Shielded anechoic chamber* ■ Removable mechanical interface supporting laser pointer

Frequency bands

Accessories

Standards

Typical radome size

■ Instrumentation rack ■ PC ■ Positioning laser pointer  Planar array antenna for calibration

• 2.40 m Ø x 1.0 m deep

Services

Probe array diameter

■ Installation and calibration ■ Warranty ■ Training ■ Project management  Post warranty service plans

• System optimized for X band but customizable from 70 MHz to 18 GHz (up to 40 GHz with Single-probe)

• 5 m

Typical dynamic range • 70 dB

Available movements • 6 axis positioner

* See MVG-EMC System catalogs for more information ** See ORBIT/FR's catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview CHAMBER

Data Acquisition & Processing PC

1 N-PAC

3 2

Primary Synthesizer

Mixer Unit Auxiliary Synthesizer

Amplification Unit

Motion Controller

SG 4100 F is for radome testing. It uses analog RF Signal Generators to emit EM waves from the probe array to the Antenna Under Test or vice versa. It uses the N-PAC as an RF receiver for antenna measurements. The N-PAC

also drives the electronic scanning of the probe array. The Amplification Unit has RF amplifiers for each of the RX and TX channels.

I SG 4100 F

Standard system components Arch • Different arch sizes available • A choice of 2 sets of probes can be combined (DP 400-6000, DP 6000-18000)

Positioner • An innovative 6 axis mechanical system with motorized axes controlled remotely and/or by PC. ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

Absorbers and anechoic chambers • A selection of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Anechoic chambers with integrated design, production, installation and testing services AEMI absorber catalog

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (horns, dipoles and loops) MVG antenna catalog

System specifications Measurement time for 10 frequencies

6 min

Typical dynamic range

70 dB

Transparency accuracy on the average transmission

± 1%

Beam deviation accuracy

0.1°

SIDELOBES LEVEL ACCURACY At -20 dB

± 0.5 dB

At -30 dB

± 1.0 dB

At -40 dB

± 2.0 dB

Mechanical characteristics & RF equipment characteristics Angular coverage

175 °

Probe array diameter

Necessary shielded anechoic chamber size

7x7x8m

Angle between probes

1.4°

Radome max. weight

120 kg

Typical radome size

2.40 m Ø x 1.0 m deep

Frequency range

X band

Number of probes

127 + 1 ref. channel

AVAILABLE MOVEMENTS Measurement axis

Azimuth 360°

Radar antenna axis

Azimuth and elevation

Radar translation under the radome

6 axis positioner

Azimuth • Rotation of the System Under Test (SUT-Antenna and Radome) around vertical axis

Roll • Rotation of the SUT in the vertical plane

Translation B

• Horizontal positioning of the antenna inside the radome

Azimuth

• Deﬂection of the antenna inside the radome around the vertical axis

F A

Elevation • Deflection of the antenna inside the radome around the horizontal axis

Antenna loading • Opening/closing of the positioner for loading/ unloading the object under test

T- DualScan StarBot 4200

I StarBot 4200

The StarBot 4200 represents a move to a new generation of antenna measurement systems. It is portable and able to measure antennas that cannot be easily placed on a positioner, such as antennas mounted on an aircraft. The measurement system is brought to the aircraft, not vice versa. The StarBot 4200 is designed for in-situ radar testing and maintenance applications.

System configurations

In-situ antenna measurements

Software

SOLUTION FOR • Radar Antenna Testing

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical

Measurement capabilities • Multi-beam, multi-port, multi-frequency dual polarized complex measurements • CW or pulsed mode • Diagnostic mode capability • Indoor/Outdoor measurement • Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • 3D radiation pattern • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efficiency • Beam pointing properties

Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv  MiDAS**  959 Spectrum (North America only)** Near-field/far-field transform ■ SatMap Advanced post processing  SatSIM  Insight

Equipment ■ Ampliﬁcation unit ■ Mixer Unit ■ N-PAC ■ Primary synthesizer ■ Auxiliary synthesizer ■ Transfer switching unit ■ Power and control unit ■ Probe array power supply ■ Heavy DUT positioner ■ Elevation positioner for gantry arm

Add-ons

• System optimized for S band but operational over 1 to 6 GHz or 1 to 18 GHz

■ ■ ■  

Max. size of DUT

Accessories

Frequency bands

Removable mechanical interface supporting laser pointer and laser telemeter Hardware limit, limit switches and contact detectors for security Flashing light and siren Mobile absorbers panels* Reference antennas (horns, sleeve dipoles, loops)

Probe array diameter

■ Instrumentation rack ■ PC ■ Positioning laser pointer

• 3.2 m

Services

Typical dynamic range

■ Installation and calibration ■ Warranty ■ Training ■ Project management  Post warranty service plans

• 1 m x 1 m

• 50 dB

Available movements

■ Positioner controller ■ E-Stop unit ■ Local control unit ■ Real time controller ■ Control Interface Unit ■ Uninterruptible power supply ■ Instrumentation rack ■ Ethernet switch  AUT Port switch

• Elevation rotation of the arch * See MVG-EMC System catalogs for more information ** See ORBIT/FR’s catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview INSTRUMENTATION ROOM

CHAMBER

USB

Data Acquisition & Processing Platform

1 Real Time Controller

Triggers

2 Triggers

N-PAC

GPIB

Primary Synthesizer Amplification Unit Mixer Unit

Transfer Switching Unit

RF Switch

Auxiliary Synthesizer Rx Tx

Positioner Controller

The goal of the StarBot 4200 spherical in-situ near field test system is to characterize the on-board radar antennas located in the nose and tail of the aircraft. The StarBot 4200 is a portable, multi probe system composed of 61 dual polarized probes distributed over half an arch of 3.2 m internal diameter. One spherical dimension is measured by an electronic scanning of the 61 probes at a very high speed. The other dimension is obtained by a simple rotation of the arch around the first to last probe axis.

The probes are separated by 3째 (from 0 to 180째). Thus, there is no truncation in the dimension of the array. Even if the mechanical scanner is designed to allow a complete rotation of the arch over 360째, the angular coverage is limited by the aircraft. Measurements can be performed in CW or pulsed mode thanks to a network analyzer. An electronic module manages the interface with the radar system by generating the pulses necessary to control the radar.

I StarBot 4200

Standard system components Arch • Different arch sizes available • A choice of probes available according to the frequency range

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (horns, dipoles and loops) MVG antenna catalog

A portable solution

System specifications Measurement time for 3 frequencies

3 min

Typical dynamic range

50 dB

Gain repeatability

± 0.1 dB

SIDELOBES LEVEL ACCURACY At -40 dB

± 2.0 dB

Mechanical characteristics & RF equipment characteristics Angular coverage

180 °

Probe array diameter

3.20 m

Angle between probes

3°

AUT max. size

1mx1m

Frequency range

S band

Number of probes

61 + 1 ref. channel

Measurement capability

CW, pulsed mode

AVAILABLE MOVEMENTS Measurement axis

Elevation rotation of the arch

Alignment process

~30 min

Alignment accuracy

~3 mm

StarBot 4200 is testing the antenna in the nose of an aircraft

tarBot 4200: a portable S scanner allowing in-situ measurement of aircraft radar antennas Wheels - direction and rotation Front/Back Scanner Horizontal Translation Arch Elevation Left/Right Scanner Horizontal Slide Azimuth Rotation Angular Correction of Vertical Axis (Roll) Arch Spherical Rotation measurement Axis

T he overall system is composed of: The base trolley, which moves the scanner to the measurement area The trolley is mounted on four independent wheels. Trolley displacement (A, B) is done manually by the operator. Once in position, two brakes (wheels B) lock the trolley to the ground for overall system stability. The arm holding the spherical probe array The supporting arm can be moved (C) forward or backward to adjust the overall top structure position. This movement is done manually by the operator via a crank. The measurement scanner The measurement scanner is composed of a rigid arch. Two motorized axes (D, H) allow for elevation of the arch (D) via an electric jack and a spherical rotation of the probe array (H) for the spherical near-field measurement. Three fine movements (E, F, and G) can be made manually by the operator to adjust the final position of the arch: an arch translation (E), an azimuth rotation (F) and an angular correction (G).

I StarBot 4200

StarBot 4200

T- DualScan StarBot 4300

I StarBot 4300

Similar to the StarBot 4200, the StarBot 4300 is a portable test system designed for antenna testing of aircrafts or vehicles in-situ. Improving upon its predecessor, in addition to the high measurement flexibility for radar testing in the nose of an aircraft, its full robotic system and 6 positioning axes enable it to measure antennas anywhere on an aircraft (or vehicle): top, bottom, nose, tail, wings, etc. The StarBot 4300 is designed to characterize antennas without displacing the device under test and without enclosure in an anechoic chamber. It is the ideal spherical nearfield antenna test system for extra large devices.

• High measurement flexibility • In-situ measurements of extra large devices

SOLUTION FOR • Aircraft/ Vehicle Antenna Characterization

Main features

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ SatEnv  MiDAS**  959 Spectrum (North America only) Near-ﬁeld/far-ﬁeld transform ■ SatMap Advanced post processing  SatSIM  Insight

Technology

Equipment

• Near-field / Spherical

■ Ampliﬁcation unit ■ Mixer unit ■ N-PAC ■ Primary synthesizer ■ Auxiliary synthesizer ■ Transfer switching unit ■ Power and control unit ■ Probe array power supply ■ Heavy DUT positioner ■ Elevation positioner for gantry arm

Measurement capabilities • On-board antenna testing in its operational environment • Multi-beam, multi-port, multi-frequency dual polarized complex measurements • CW or pulsed measurements for radar testing • Indoor/Outdoor measurements • Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • 3D radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efficiency • Beam pointing properties

Frequency bands • 500 MHz - 18 GHz

Probe array diameter

Add-ons ■ ■ ■  

Removable mechanical interface supporting laser pointer and laser telemeter Hardware limit, limit switches and contact detectors for security Flashing light and siren Shielded anechoic chamber* Reference antennas (horns, sleeve dipoles, loops)

Accessories

•6m

■ PC ■ Instrumentation rack

Typical dynamic range

Services

• 0.5 - 6.0 GHz: 50 dB • 0.6 - 18 GHz: 45 dB

■ Installation and calibration ■ Training ■ Project management ■ Warranty  Post warranty service plans

Available movements • Robotized trolley and 6 positioning axes

* See MVG-EMC System catalogs for more information ** See ORBIT/FR's catalogs for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

System overview INSTRUMENTATION ROOM

CHAMBER

USB

Data Acquisition & Processing Platform Real Time Controller

2 1

Triggers

N-PAC

GPIB

Primary Synthesizer Amplification Unit Mixer Unit

Transfer Switching Unit

RF Switch

Auxiliary Synthesizer Rx Tx

Positioner Controller

StarBot 4300 is composed of a mechanical scanner paired with our patented MV-ScanTM probe array of 126 dual polarized probes. The probes are distributed over half an arch of 6m in diameter. The 6 axes enable flexible positioning so as to access antennas placed anywhere on an aircraft. The system is driven by a full remote control robotic system to facilitate displacements and positioning.

One spherical dimension is measured by an electronic scanning of the probes at a very high speed. The other dimension is obtained by a simple rotation of the arch around the first to last probe axis. The goniometric axis allows for oversampling. The aircraft itself is the only limitation to completing the 360째. Measurements can be performed in CW or pulsed mode thanks to a network analyser.

I StarBot 4300

Standard system components System specifications

Arch • Different arch sizes available • A choice of probes available according to the frequency range

Measurement time for 20 frequencies*

< 5 min

Typical dynamic range

45 - 50 dB

20 dBi AUT

30 dBi AUT

10 dBi AUT

Positioner

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY (dB) 0.07 - 0.3 GHz

• An innovative 6 axis portable robot offering versatile positioning of a probe array ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

0.3 - 0.4 GHz

0.5 - 0.8 GHz

± 1.2 dB

± 1.0 dB

± 0.7 dB

0.8 - 1.0 GHz

± 0.8 dB

± 0.7 dB

1.0 - 6.0 GHz

± 0.8 dB

± 0.7 dB

6.0 - 18.0 GHz

± 1.1 dB

± 0.9 dB

± 0.8 dB

Absorbers and anechoic chambers

PEAK GAIN REPEATABILITY (dB) -10 dB sidelobes accuracy (dB)

• A selection of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Anechoic chambers or outdoor radomes with integrated design, production, installation and testing services AEMI absorber catalog

Antennas • A choice of reference antennas (horns, dipoles and loops) and a single probe positioner. MVG antenna catalog

0.5 - 0.8 GHz

± 1.5 dB

± 0.9 dB

± 0.6 dB

0.8 - 1.0 GHz

± 1.3 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.6 dB

1.0 - 6.0 GHz

± 1.2 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.6 dB

6.0 - 16.0 GHz

± 1.5 dB

± 1.1 dB

± 0.9 dB

16.0 - 18.0 GHz

± 1.5 dB

± 1.1 dB

± 0.9 dB

-20 dB sidelobes accuracy (dB) 0.5 - 0.8 GHz

± 1.5 dB

± 0.8 dB

0.8 - 1.0 GHz

± 1.3 dB

± 0.8 dB

1.0 - 6.0 GHz

± 1.2 dB

± 0.8 dB

6.0 - 16.0 GHz

± 2.2 dB

± 1.8 dB

16.0 - 18.0 GHz

± 2.2 dB

± 1.8 dB

* • Hemispherical measurement surface (over 180° in Azimuth - typical for antenna measurement around an aircraft) • No oversampling • CW mode: acquisition is asynchronous of RF signal. For pulsed mode with acquisition synchronous of RF pulse signal, the measurement time will be linked to the duty cycle of RF pulse signal

Photo courtesy of Alenia Aeronautica

Mechanical characteristics & RF equipment characteristics

A single probe positioner

Angular coverage

182.95°

Probe array diameter

Frequency range

500 MHz - 18 GHz

Measurement capability

CW, pulsed mode

Available movement 6 axis portable robot (see figure on next page). ANGLE BETWEEN PROBES 500 MHz - 6 GHz

2.95°

6 GHz - 18 GHz

2.95°

NUMBER OF PROBES 500 MHz - 6 GHz

63 + 1 ref. channel

6 GHz - 18 GHz

63 + 1 ref. channel

StarBot 4300: a robot scanner offering high measurement flexibility

Motorized wheels - direction and rotation Azimuth Rotation Arm Elevation Arm Extension Angular correction of vertical axis Spherical rotation of the arch Goniometric axis rotation Stabilization

I StarBot 4300

The overall system is composed of: The base trolley The base trolley moves the scanner to the measurement area. It is mounted on four independent, directional wheels (A,B,C,D). Once in position, four jacks (K) lock the trolley to the ground. The telescopic arm The telescopic arm holds the spherical probe array and provides four independent movements. An azimuth table (E) ensures the rotation of the upper part of the trolley. An arm (G) lifts the probe array which can be elevated with an electrical actuator. Finally, a tilt axis positions the probe array in place. The measurement scanner The measurement scanner is composed of a sturdy arch mounted on a sliding structure (J) that allows the positioning of the probe array. A rotation axis (I) rotates the array 720째 so that a partial sphere surrounding the antenna under test can be measured.

3D radiation pattern of a radar

StarBot 4300 with the arch in vertical position

OTA Measurement Suite

I OTA Measurement Suite

The OTA measurement suite is a collection of additional software and hardware modules for both StarLab and SG measurement systems. These add-ons allow for OTA performance capabilities and thus the testing of wireless devices in active mode. They facilitate the measurement process by simplifying the user interface and providing a software wizard for the measurements required for CTIA certification.

System configurations

• Fast OTA measurements • User friendly interface

Software

SOLUTION FOR

■ SAM (OTA performance testing)  SatEnv (measurement control & data acquisition)  SMM (SATIMO Multi Measurement)

• OTA Testing

Main features Measurement capabilities • Total Isotropic Sensitivity • Total Radiated Power • Effective Isotropic Radiated Power • Effective Isotropic Sensitivity • Upper Hemisphere Partial Radiated Power • Upper Hemisphere Partial Isotropic Sensitivity • Near-Horizon Partial Isotropic Sensitivity • Near-Horizon Partial Isotropic Radiated Power • Intermediate channel

Certifications • CTIA 2.2. certifiable measurements • CTIA 3.1 vendor audit**

Equipment ■ Amplification unit ■ Radio communication tester  Active switching unit  IO port switch (required only for WIFI with Anritsu MT8860C)

Accessories ■ PC  Upright head phantom  Head and hand phantoms  Instrumentation rack  Positioning laser pointer

Services ■ Installation ■ Warranty ■ Training  Extended warranty  CTIA certification assistance

 Included

Protocols*

 Optional

 Required

• GSM, GPRS, EDGE • CDMA2000, CDMA 1xRTT, CDMA 1xEVDO • WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+ • LTE TDD/FDD • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n • BLUETOOTH 802.15.1.2 • PHS • TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA • WiMAX • GPS, A-GPS • DVB-H * The list of compatible protocols is evolving on an on-going basis. Please contact us for updated information ** Our U.S. laboratory in Atlanta has received the CTIA 3.1 accreditation and MVG’s SG systems are on the CTIA Authorized Equipment List.

3D radiation pattern of a radar

System overview / TRP configuration

Link antenna

Radio Communication Tester

Amplification Unit

Data Acquisition & Processing PC

TRP is the total RF channel power radiated by a wireless terminal. It is calculated by integrating the measured Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) data over the measurement sphere. The EIRP is measured every 15 degrees in both elevation and azimuth, at a minimum.

This accounts for a total of 1656 measurement points (23 elevations × 12 azimuths × 2 polarizations × 3 frequencies), with a typical measurement time of about 3 minutes (depending on the protocol and equipment).

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System overview / TIS configuration

Link antenna

Radio Communication Tester

Amplification Unit

Data Acquisition & Processing PC

TIS is a figure of merit for the overall radiated sensitivity of a wireless terminal. It is calculated as the integral of the measured Effective Isotropic Sensitivity (EIS) data over the measurement sphere. The EIS is measured every 30 degrees in both elevation and azimuth, at a minimum. This accounts for a total of 396 measurement points (11 elevations × 6 azimuths × 2 polarizations × 3 frequencies), with a typical measurement time of about 90 minutes (depending on the protocol and equipment).

The EIS is calculated by a search algorithm that finds the minimum power level radiated onto the DUT for which the error rate is lower than a specified limit. Typical 3D plot of total EIRP (EIRPtheta + EIRPphi )

System overview / A-GPS

Elevation Scanned Electronically Via Satimo Probe Array

GPS

GPS Signal Generator

Amplification Unit Azimuth Scanned Mechanically Via Turntable GSM/CDMA/WCDMA

Radio Communication Tester

Data Acquisition & Processing PC

Motion Controller

To ensure the compliance of wireless devices, it is required to undertake comprehensive Assisted GPS OTA antenna measurements that meet the demands of the CTIA certification standards.

The incorporated software facilitates the measurement process by simplifying the user interface and providing a software wizard for the measurements required for CTIA certification.

MVG's multi-probe antenna measurement technology minimizes the mechanical movements required to test a device-under-test (DUT). When used in conjunction with an anechoic chamber and instrumentation, the system is compliant with the standards specified for CTIA certification of wireless devices.

The system performs a comprehensive set of measurements consistent with the CTIA certification standards. These include the characterization of antenna radiation pattern (C/N), linearization, sensitivity (peak, TIS, UHIS, and PIGS), as well as intermediate channel degradation (ICD). These tests ensure that interference from cellular communication across the band does not degrade the GPS performance of the wireless device.

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Estimated time for TIS measurements (one channel with a sampling every 30째) Standards

GSM CDMA GPRS 1xEvDO EDGE

WCDMA WiFi HSDPA Bluetooth LTE FDD TDD

CTIA Approved Method

Classical

60 min

90 min

45 min

60 min

Yes

Normalization

60 min

65 min

Yes

Based on linearized RSSI pattern

10 min

Yes

Start from RSSI 20 min -

30 min (8-10 with conf. level)

Yes

Based on EIRP pattern

10 min

Quick CDMA

8 min

Sensitivity Algorithms

SHORTER MEASUREMENT TIME MVG offers several methods to reduce the TIS measurement time. One method, the TIS based on the Rx level, uses the DUT receiver as a power meter with certain communication protocols (like GSM and WCDMA). From each measurement point on the measurement sphere, a constant power is radiated towards the DUT. The DUT receiver then reports back its received power level and the complete spherical set of power level data can be referenced to a single-point EIS measurement to determine the TIS.

Software SAM is the software interface for automated OTA performance testing with StarLab and SG measurement systems. It enables the measurements of both radiated power and sensitivity, supporting most of the common wireless communications protocols: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000, CDMA 1xRTT, CDMA 1xEVDO, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+, LTE TDD/FDD Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, BLUETOOTH 802.15.1.2, PHS, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, (Contact us for an updated list).

CTIA Reporting - Various Formats

Step by step Guided User Interface

Data can be exported in different formats, such as tab limited ascii formats, binary, XML or NetCDF Format. The user can adjust the file content to his/her requirements: separate data according to parameters or save only a part of the measurement. Reports can be automatically generated in any format supported by Windows. The content and lay out of the format can be adapted to specific requirements, such as the CTIA certification reports.

A Multi-profile User Interface SAM offers different measurement configurations, depending on the user's level of expertise. Users with limited experience are guided through the different measurement steps, whereas more experienced users can access a full range of parameters.

Hardware configuration • Radio communication tester: Base station simulator

with measurement capabilities. It is the signal generator and measurement receiver. • Amplification unit: Includes uplink/downlink switch for

the SG or StarLab systems. • Link antenna: A low reflectivity antenna mounted inside

the positioning mast, close to the turntable. It rotates with the DUT, maintaining a constant link, which reduces the risk of dropped calls during testing. • Active switching unit (optional): Allows automatic

switching between different test equipment. • I/O switch port (optional): Used specifically with

the MT8860C Anritsu WLAN test to separate the Radio Frequency IN/OUT port of the tester into 2 different paths: one for Transmitting (Tx) and one for Receiving (Rx).

Expert Mode User Interface

I OTA Measurement Suite

OTA head phantom and positioner kit

Advanced Positioners with Goniometers

I Advanced Positioners with goniometers

MVG's advanced patented positioners with goniometers represent a significant advancement in the high-accuracy angular alignment of components. Consisting of a goniometer, a rotational axis and a system base, they are designed to tilt the axes positioned above in small angles around the arch center. The carriage supports the positioner axes and the applied loads. They are offered as part of a complete positioning package.

Advanced Positioners with goniometers for Multi-Probe systems

LOW-DUTY (UP TO 200 KG)*

MEDIUM-DUTY (UP TO 300 KG)*

HEAVY-DUTY (UP TO 1000 KG)*

Goniometer oversampling Travel: ±7.5° / ±2.645° Travel: ±1.35° Max Vertical Load: Max Vertical Load: From 0-200 kg From 200 kg to 300 kg Accuracy: Not applicable Accuracy: ±0.05° Radius: 1946 mm Radius: 3200 mm Speed: 0.6°/sec (± 10%) Speed: 0.3°/sec (± 10%)

Travel: ±1.4° (±1.2857° during measurement; sampling step between 2 adjacent probes is 2.5714°) Max. Vertical Load: From 300 kg to 1000 kg Accuracy: ±0.05° Radius: 4337.35 mm Speed: 0.22°/sec (± 10%)

Azimuth (Theta) Accuracy: 0.02° Accuracy: ± 0.03° Speed: 30°/sec Speed: 1.3 Rpm (±10%)

Accuracy: ± 0.03° Speed: 12°/sec (± 10%) No travel limit

Telescopic Mast Not applicable

Optional Travel: ± 600 mm Vertical Load: From 120 kg to 240 kg Accuracy: ± 0.3 mm Speed: 3.3mm/sec (± 10%)

Optional Travel: 1930 mm Max Load: From 300 kg to 1000 kg Accuracy: ± 0.05 mm Speed: 2.9 mm/sec (± 10%)

X Alignment Positioning System Not applicable

Optional Travel: 100 mm - 550 mm Vertical Load: From 150 kg to 300 kg Accuracy: ± 0.3 mm Speed: 6.7 mm/sec (± 10%)

Optional Travel: ± 350 mm Max Load: From 300 kg to 1000 kg Accuracy: ± 0.05 mm Speed: 5.5 mm/sec (± 10%)

Y Alignment Positioning System Not applicable Not applicable

Optional Travel: ±350 mm Max Load: From 300 kg to 1000 kg Accuracy: ± 0.05 mm Speed: 5.5 mm/sec (±10%)

Static Mast

Not applicable

Elevation

Not applicable

* Optional for elevation pick up & alignment

* Based on standard models

Single-probe systems

Âľ-Lab

Patent Pending

I µ-Lab

µ-Lab is suited for the collection of conventional far-field and spherical near-field EM data of chips and miniature antenna assemblies. The extra-wide doors on this compact anechoic chamber enable easy access and mounting of the DUT. µ-Lab is a portable turn-key system that can be moved to any preferred location. MVG’s 959 Spectrum software complements the µ-Lab for complete data acquisition and analysis.

• Millimeter wave measurement capabilities • Wide range of antenna configurations • Compact and portable

SOLUTION FOR • Chip measurements • Miniature connectorized antenna measurements • Measurements of laptop and other devices

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical • Far-field / Spherical

Measurement capabilities • Gain • Directivity • Sidelobe levels - user-defined criteria • Null depth- search for user-defined null level (e.g, -3,-10, etc.) • Time domain response capacity • Dynamic density control - real time speed adjustments • Beam width - user-defined beamwidth analysis (1 dB, 3 dB, etc.) • Pass/fail criteria - user defined specification levels (e.g., minimum gain spec over angular region) • Capabilities up to 2 millimeter wave bands (V and W), others upon request

Frequency bands • 50-110 GHz • 18-50 GHz optional • Other bands possible upon request

Max. size of DUT

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post-processing (case specific) ■ 959 Spectrum ■ MiDAS

Equipment ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Elevation axis positioner: rotary, lightweight gantry-arm assembly Azimuth axis: standard bearing and motor assembly Stationary DUT platform DUT support: various configurations possible Manual polarization positioner Standard Digital Servo Controller and Amplifier, Model AL-4164-1 Source and receiver: Agilent PNA standard, other options available RF amplifiers and cables Vibration isolation

Add-ons  M illimeter wave VNA extension heads (e.g., VDI or equivalent) frequency banded  Standard gain horns  Centered column for connectorized device measurements  Micro-probing for chip device measurements (offset mount)  Equipment rack  67 to 75 GHz coverage (hardware changes to meet these frequencies)

Accessories ■ Folding/retractable PC work desk ■ Extra space in cart for material and tool storage ■ Leveling feet

Services ■ Training ■ Calibration and maintenance ■ Warranty  Post warranty service plans*

*R efer to ORBIT/FR service brochure for more information

 Included

 Optional

 Required

• On centered support column: as large as a standard laptop • On offset column for chip measurements: 5 cm x 5 cm (chipset)

Dynamic range • > 60 dB at 50-110 GHz

System overview Vector Network Analyzer (e.g., PNA) 10 MHz - 26.5 GHz

Elevation Rotator

Millimeter wave extension

RF Subsystem

959 Spectrum Antenna Measurement Workstation

Azimuth Rotator Millimeter wave extension

Positioner Controller

The positioning subsystem consists of a lightweight precision gantry arm assembly mounted on an azimuth positioner. The near-field probe, mounted on the gantry arm, can be rotated to change polarization. The gantry arm assembly rotates in azimuth to cover all the longitudinal cuts on the measurement sphere. The DUT remains fixed on a stationary disk while the probe rotates in elevation and azimuth around the DUT to cover the measurement sphere.

Measurement bands are reconfigurable to allow wide bandwidth operation of the system. The system is designed for convenient manual changeover. Measurements can be set up in a single test or batch configuration. Analysis and plotting can also be included in the batch test. Overall, Âľ-Lab provides a unique, small, portable measurement test capability for a wide variety of antennas.

I µ-Lab

Standard system components Anechoic chamber • The chamber is approximately 7 feet high and 5 feet long x 5 feet wide (not including side tabletop). It is mounted on casters for full portability. A folding tabletop is attached to the chamber for peripheral computer equipment.

Equipment rack Including: • VNA • AL-4164 Positioner Control Unit • Power conditioning • Measurement computer • LAN switch assembly

Positioning subsystem Near-field probe positioning is provided for by the elevation gantry arm. The elevation axis is comprised of a standard rotary positioner, probe arm assembly, and necessary electronic and RF equipment.

DUT platform The center mounted support foam column accommodates small connectorized antennas and items up to the size of a standard laptop. The offset support column supports antenna chips up to 5 cm x 5 cm. The DUT support columns are easily swappable between connectorized and non-connectorized testing, with a storage cart available for the support that is not in use.

Measurement specifications* Frequency Range

50 - 110 GHz* (V and W bands)

Measurement Radius

15 in (38.1 cm) nominal

Positioner Speeds

Up to 9 deg/sec typ.

Typical Data Acquisition Speed

10-120 minutes depending on the test scenario

Sidelobe Level Accuracy

+/- 1dB peak error at - 20 dB typ.

Gain Accuracy

+/- 0.5 dB typ

System Dynamic Range

> 60 dB 50-110

* V band measurements over 50-67 GHz unless full coverage to 75 GHz is required

Mechanical Characteristics Dimensions

7 ft H x 5ft W x 5 ft L (2.13 m x 1.52 m x 1.52 m) nominal

Max size DUT

• On centered support column: as large as a standard laptop • On offset column: 5 cm x 5 cm (chipset)

TDualScan CR-M

I CR-M

CR-M is a portable, mini-compact range suited to antenna measurement applications where space is limited or the flexibility of a portable system is required. The system is particularly well-suited for high frequency antenna and production testing.

System configurations

• Portable and compact • High frequency measurements

Software

SOLUTION FOR

Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ 959 Spectrum (North America only) ■ MiDAS

• Characterization of Small, High Gain Antennas • Millimeter Wave Applications • Production Testing

Main features Technology • Compact Range

Measurement capabilities • Gain • 2-D radiation pattern • Beamwidth • Cross polarization • Sidelobe levels • 3D radiation pattern • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular)

Frequency bands • CR-M12: 8 - 110 GHz+ • CR-M14: 4 - 110 GHz+ • CR-M16: 4 - 110 GHz+

Equipment ■ Portable shielded anechoic chamber ■ AUT positioner: azimuth and roll axis mode tower with squint axis (± 10 deg) and manual slide ■ RF absorber* ■ DUT positioner (azimuth) ■ Reflector system ■ Feed horns (One user-selectable band up to 60 GHz included)** ■ Feed polarization rotator ■ Data acquisition workstation ■ AL- 4164 positioner controller*** ■ Rotary joints(1) ■ RF cables  Uninterruptible power supply  Vector network analyzer

Add-ons 

Feed horns (additional bands)** RF system upconverters/downconverters above 40 GHz  Channel switching (OFR 9800) 

Accessories 

Standard gain horns (SGH)** Mounting fixtures  PIN switch 

Max. size of DUT

Services

• Up to 20 in (50 cm) diameter

■ Installation ■ Warranty ■ Training  Post warranty service plans****

Max. weight of DUT • Up to 100 lbs (45 kg) for Azimuth (AZ) Only • Up to 10 lbs (4.5 kg) for Roll/AZ with AL-060-1P • Up to 50 lbs (23 kg) for Roll/AZ with AL-160-1P

Typical dynamic range • 80 dB

*S ee MVG-EMC Systems catalogs  Included for more information ** See the MVG antenna catalog for more information *** See the ORBIT/FR catalogs for more information **** Refer to Orbit/FR Service Brochure for more information (1) 40 GHz

 Optional

 Required

Reflector capable of operation up to several hundred GHz

System overview VNA

PIN Switch (optional)

959 Spectrum or MiDAS Workstation

OFR 9800 Switch Controller (optional)

PIN switch (optional)

AL-4160 Series Positioner Controller

The basic configuration allows for full 3-D patterns to be collected using standard Vector Network Analyzers. The chamber provides a modest level of shielding and easy access to the DUT positioner and compact range feed area. The chamber is mounted on a caster assembly for convenient transportation between different production or test sites. A compact range feed polarization rotator enables the transmit polarization to be changed during a single test or in between tests. Linked axis motion of the transmit rotator and roll axis allows for automatic acquisition of E & H plane patterns in a single test. A squint (elevation) axis allows E&H plane patterns through the peak of the beam in case

electrical and mechanical boresight do not coincide. The AL-4160 series controller supports the control of up to four (4) axes, and allows for simultaneous motion if required. Optional pre-test or real time switching through the usage of the OFR 9800 high speed switch controller, that enables the collection of multiple channel data. The data acquisition workstation comes equipped with either the 959 Spectrum or MiDAS software, depending on location, allowing for a versatile and powerful data acquisition and analysis tool. Upon request, the compact range reflector and positioner system without the installation of a portable anechoic chamber can be procurred by customers with existing anechoic chambers.

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Standard system components Absorbers and anechoic chambers • Size based on selected quiet zone size • Moderate shielding AEMI absorber catalog

Reflector system • Rolled edge reflector configuration • Corner-fed geometry • Single-piece reflector

Positioning subsystem

Positioner controller controls up to 4 axes

• Standard AL-160-1 AZ positioner • AL-4160 series positioner controller • AL-060-1P or AL-160-1P Roll axis model tower with squint axis (± 10 deg) and manual slide ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

One person can set up the system in a matter of minutes

System Specifications SYSTEMS CR-M12

CR-M16

CR-M20

Reflector Subsystem Reflector Model

AL-23101

AL-23101-16

Al-23101-20

Geometry

Corner Fed

Frequency Range

8 to 110 GHz(1)

6 to 110 GHz

4 to 110 GHz

Quiet Zone Shape

Circular Cylinder

Quiet Zone Dimensions (Ø x depth)

12 x 12 in 30 x 30 cm

16 x 16 in 40 x 40 cm

20 x 20 in 50 x 50 cm

Cross Polarization (typ)

30 dB

Amplitude Total Variation

• 8.2 to 12.4 GHz: 1.7 dB • 12.4 to 18 GHz: 1.5 dB

• 6 to 8 GHz: 1.7 dB • 8 to 12 GHz: 1.5 dB

• 4 to 6 GHz: 1.7 dB • 6 to 8 GHz: 1.5 dB

Amplitude Taper

18 to 110 GHz: 1.0 dB

12 to 110 GHz: 1.0 dB

8 to 110 GHz: 1.0 dB

Amplitude Ripple

• 18 to 26.5 GHz: ± 0.4 dB • 26.5 to 40 GHz: ± 0.3 dB • 40 to 110 GHz: ± 0.4 dB

• 12 to 18 GHz: ± 0.4 dB • 18 to 40 Ghz: ± 0.3 dB • 40 to 110 GHz: ± 0.4 dB

• 8 to 12 GHz: ± 0.4 dB • 12 to 40 GHz: ± 0.3 dB • 40 to 110 GHz: ± 0.4 dB

Total Phase Variation

• 8.2 to 12.4 GHz: 12° • 12.4 to 18 GHz: 10° • > 40 GHz: 0.25° x F

• 6 to 8 GHz: 12° • 8 to 12 GHz: 10° • > 40 GHz: 0.25° x F

• 4 to 6 GHz: 12° • 6 to 8 GHz: 10° • > 40 GHz: 0.25° x F

Phase Taper

• 18 to 40 GHz: ± 3° • 26.5 to 40 GHz: ± 3°

• 12 to 40 GHz: ± 3° • 18 to 40 GHz: ± 3°

• 8 to 40 GHz: ± 3° • 12 to 40 GHz: ± 3°

Phase Ripple

• 18 to 40 GHz: ± 3°

• 12 to 40 GHz: ± 3°

• 8 to 40 GHz: ± 3°

Reflector Construction

Aluminum Rolled Edge

Nominal Reflector Size

24 x 24 in 60 x 60 cm

32 x 32 in 80 x 80 cm

40 x 40 in 100 x 100 cm

DUT Positioner

Roll / Squint / Slide / Azimuth*** Manual Slide: 6 inch travel Squint: ± 10 deg AL-060 Roll

Roll / Squint / Slide / Azimuth*** Manual Slide: 8 inch travel Squint: ± 10 deg AL-060 Roll

Roll / Squint / Slide / Azimuth*** Manual Slide: 10 inch travel Squint: ± 10 deg AL-060 Roll

Feed Positioner

AL-060-1P Polarization***

AL-160-1P Polarization***

Positioner Controller

AL-4164***

Feeds (Frequency-dependant)

AL-2309 Series** Manual Slide: 6 inch travel Squint: ± 10 deg AL-060 Roll

AL-2309 Series** Manual Slide, 8 inch travel Squint ± 10 deg AL-160 Roll

AL-2309 Series** Manual Slide, 10 inch travel Squint ± 10 deg AL-160 Roll

Optional RF Receiver & Accessories

• VNA (Vector Network Analyzer) • LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) • Polarization Switch • Switch Controller (OFR 9800)

Cabling

RF & Control

Chamber Enclosure Construction

Aluminum with Hinged Access

Aluminum with Doors

Max. Chamber Enclosure Size (height x width x length)

61 x 52 x 91 in 156 x 131 x 230 cm

88 x 75 x 120 in 223 x 191 x 305 cm

109 X 94 X 150 in 278 x 238 x 381 cm

Anechoic Treatment

AEP-6*

AEP-8*

Positioning Subsystem

RF Subsystem

Shielded Anechoic Chamber

* See the MVG-EMC Systems catalog for more information ** See the MVG antenna catalog for more information *** See the ORBIT/FR catalogs for more information (1) Could be used down to 6 GHz (2) Could be used down to 4 GHz

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Typical field probing performance 0,5

5,0

0,3

4,0

0,1

3,0

-0,1

2,0

Phase (deg)

Amplitude (dB)

Scan Direction: hor., CR-Feed: ver., Freq: 26.5 to 40.0 GHz

-0,3 -0,5 -0,7 -0,9

1,0 0,0 -1,0 -2,0

-1,1

-3,0

-1,3

-4,0

-1,5 -200 -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150 200

-5,0 -200 -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150 200

Cross-range (mm)

0,5 0,3

Phase (deg)

Amplitude (dB)

0,1 -0,1 -0,3 -0,5 -0,7 -0,9 -1,1 -1,3 -1,5 -200 -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150 200

5,0 0,0 -5,0 -10,0 -15,0 -20,0 -25,0 -30,0 -35,0 -40,0 -45,0 -50,0 -55,0 -200 -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150 200

Cross-range (mm)

Cross-range (mm) Co-pol 26.5 Ghz

Cx-pol 26.5 Ghz

Co-pol 33.25 Ghz

Cx-pol 33.25 Ghz

Co-pol 40.0 Ghz

Cx-pol 40.0 Ghz

Compact Range

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Direct far-field measurement of electrically large antennas

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna measurement • Radome measurement • RCS measurement

A Compact Range makes direct far-field measurement of electrically large antennas in a shielded anechoic chamber. It uses a large parabolic reflector to project a small radiating source (feed) into the far field. Multiple-feed systems may be used to improve the far-field characteristics. The system also allows system level testing of the complete device architecture.

Main features

System configurations

Technology

Software

• Compact Range

Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ 959 Spectrum (North America only) ■ MiDAS

Measurement capabilities • Gain and directivity • 2-D and 3-D radiation pattern • Beamwidth • Sidelobe levels • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) and cross-polarization • Radome measurements • RCS measurements • EIRP and G/T (requires additional RF instrumentation)

Frequency bands • Small: 2 - 110 GHz* • Medium: 700 MHz - 110 GHz* • Large: 700 MHz - 110 GHz* Quiet Zone Dimension of Reflectors Small • From 0.3 m Ø to 1.2 m Ø • From 1 ft Ø to 4 ft Ø Medium • From 1.8 m Ø to 3 m Ø • From 6 ft Ø to 10 ft Ø Large • From 3.6 m Ø to 6 m Ø and larger • From 12 ft Ø to 20 ft Ø and larger

Max. size of DUT • During a full rotation of the DUT, the radiating parts of the DUT must stay within the quiet zone. If accuracy enhancement methods are desired or required, additional space may be needed for the implementation of Antenna Pattern Comparison (APC) and other methods.

Max. weight of DUT • 10 to 100 kg for small size system • 100 to 1000 kg for medium size system • 1000 kg and more for large size system

Equipment ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■    

Shielded anechoic chamber** RF absorber DUT positioner (Roll /Tower/Slide/Azimuth) Reflector system Feed horn (one horn, any band from 4 to 40 GHz) Feed positioner (polarization positioner / manual slide) Data acquisition workstation Rotary joints RF cables Real time controller (RTC) Remote mixing RF equipment Uninterruptable power supply Vector network analyzer

Add-ons 

Feed horns (additional bands) Feed carousels for 3, 4, 5 or more feeds  RF signal switching and conditioning  Elevation squint adjustment  Elevation for pickup 

Accessories ■ Standard gain horns ■ Mounting fixtures

Services ■ Installation ■ Training ■ Warranty  Post warranty service plans*** ** See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs  Included for more information *** Refer to Orbit/FR service brochure for more information

 Optional

 Required

Typical dynamic range • 50 to 80 dB, depending on antenna gain, frequency and RF instrumentation * For higher and lower frequencies, contact your MVG Sales representative

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System overview

CR Reflector VNA Feed Positioner 959 Spectrum or MiDAS Workstation

RF Signal Switch & Control (optional) DUT Positioner

Positioner Controller

INSTRUMENTATION ROOM

A Compact Range operates like a regular far-field range, however it allows electrically large antennas to be measured at a significantly shorter distance. Its lowest operational frequency is determined by the size of the reflector, the edge treatment and the absorbers. The two edge treatments available are serrated edge for general purpose applications, and rolled edge to achieve higher accuracy for special applications (e.g. extremely accurate low sidelobe measurements). Shielding is optional. The performance of a Compact Range improves over frequency up to a level determined by the manufacturing accuracy of the compact range reflector. Considering the small sizes of high frequency antennas, the upper frequency can be well above 100 GHz. The performance of the Compact Range improves in relation to the increase in frequencies to be measured yet is limited to the level determined by the manufacturing accuracy of the reflector.

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CHAMBER

The RF transmit/receive system is supported by a VNA. Depending on the size of the range, an amplifier may be required. Above certain frequencies, a remote mixing configuration is required to avoid high RF cable losses at higher frequencies. Dual polarized feeds and multiple channel DUTs can be handled by optional RF switches and the OFR 9800A high speed switch controller. The data acquisition workstation is equipped with either the 959 Spectrum or MiDAS software, depending on location. Both software packages are powerful data acquisition and analysis tools.

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Standard system components Absorbers and Anechoic Chambers

DUT Positioner • A regular far-field antenna positioner, typically roll-overslide-over-azimuth with an optional lower elevation axis for pick-up or an optional upper elevation or squint for boresight alignment. • A complete range of rotary positioners and model towers are available with air cushion (optional) ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

• An optimized combination of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Size of anechoic chamber is based on selected quiet zone size - Shielding optional AEMI absorber catalog

Reflector System • Double curved reflector, optional cross-polarization enhancement hardware • Side-fed, floor-fed or diagonal-fed systems, and • Serrated edge or rolled edge

Feed Antennas • A selection of compact range horns utilize a corrugated aperture design producing the rotationally symmetric patterns required for proper illumination of the compact range reﬂectors MVG antenna catalog

Feed Positioner • Consists of a polarization positioner and a linear slide that allows non-standard feeds to be positioned exactly at the focal point • Feeds for different frequency bands may easily and repeatedly be changed using a standardized mechanical interface • Multiple feeds can be mounted simultaneously using an optional feed carousel or feed robot. Special feed assemblies are available for improved cross-polarization ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

System specifications TYPICAL COMPACT RANGE SYSTEMS

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE

Quiet Zone Size

1,2 m

3,0 m

4,8 m

Quiet Zone Size

4 ft

10 ft

16 ft

Frequency Range

2-110 GHz

0.7-110 GHz

Shielded Anechoic Chamber Size, W x L x H

5.1 x 9 x 5.1 m 11 x 21 x 11 m

Shielded Anechoic Chamber Size, W x L x H

17 x 30 x 17 ft

Absorbers (sidewalls), typical AEP-12

17 x 34 x 17 m

37 x 70 x 37 ft

56 x 113 x 56 ft

AEP-24

DUT POSITIONER Azimuth

AL-860 AL-1260 AL-1760

Model Tower

AL-38200

Roll

AL-360-1P AL-760-1P AL-1260-1P

Load

68 kg

455 kg

1360 kg

Bending Moment

41 kg.m

415 kg.m

1660 kg.m

Load

150 lbs

100 lbs

3000 lbs

Bending Moment

300 ft-lbs

3000 ft-lbs

12000 ft-lbs

AL-48210

AL-58200

RF INSTRUMENTATION VNA, typical

2 - 18 GHz

0.7 - 12 GHz

0.7 - 8 GHz

Remote Mixing, typical

2 - 110 GHz

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ORBIT/FR serrated-edge reflectors series System specifications* AL-24404 AL-24406 AL-24508 AL-24606 AL-24808 AL-24812 AL-241010 AL-241212 Quiet Zone Shape

Frequency Range

2-100 GHz

1-100 GHz

0.8-100 GHz

Quiet Zone Dimensions (HxWxL)

1.2x1.2x1.2 m 1.2x1.8x1.8 m 4x4x4 ft 4x6x6 ft

1.5x2.4x2.4 m 1.8x1.8x1.8 m 5x8x8 ft 6x6x6 ft

2.4x2.4x2.4 m 8x8x8 ft

2.4x3.6x3.6 m 8x12x12 ft

3.0x3.0x3.0 m 3.6x3.6x3.6 m 10x10x10 ft 12x12x12 ft

Cross Polarization (typ.)

-30 dB

Amplitude Total Variation

2.2 (2-5) dB

2.2 (2-4) dB

2.2 (1-2) dB

2.2 (0.8-2) dB 2.2 (0.8-2) dB

Amplitude Taper

1.0 (> 5) dB

1.0 (> 4) dB

1.0 (> 2) dB

Amplitude Ripple

± 0.6 (5-12) dB ± 0.6 (4-8) dB ± 0.4 (12-18) dB ± 0.4 (8-12) dB ± 0.3 (18-40) dB ± 0.3 (12-40) dB ± 0.4 (40-100) dB ± 0.4 (40-100) dB

Phase Total Variation

16 (2-5)° 16 (2-4)° 16 (2-4)° 0.25 * f (> 40)° 0.25 * f (> 40)° 0.4 * f (> 26)°

16 (2-4)° 0.4 * f (> 26)°

16 (1-2)° 0.5 * f (> 20)°

16 (0.8-2)° 16 (0.8-2)° 0.5 * f (> 20)° 0.5 * f (> 20)°

Phase Taper

± 2 (5-40)°

± 2 (4-40)°

± 2 (4-26)°

± 2 (2-20)°

Phase Ripple

± 5 (5-40)°

± 5 (4-40)°

± 5 (4-26)°

± 5 (2-20)°

-30 dB 1.0 (> 2) dB

± 0.6 (4-8) dB ± 0.6 (4-8) dB ± 0.6 (4-8) dB ± 0.6 (2-4) dB ± 0.6 (2-4) dB ± 0.6 (2-4) dB ± 0.4 (8-12) dB ± 0.4 (8-12) dB ± 0.4 (8-12) dB ± 0.4 (4-8) dB ± 0.4 (4-8) dB ± 0.4 (4-8) dB ± 0.3 (12-26) dB ± 0.3 (12-26) dB ± 0.3 (12-26) dB ± 0.3 (8-20) dB ± 0.3 (8-20) dB ± 0.3 (8-20) dB ± 0.4 (26-100) dB ± 0.4 (26-100) dB ± 0.4 (26-100) dB ± 0.4 (20-100) dB ± 0.4 (20-100) dB ± 0.4 (20-100) dB

CC = Circular Cylinder EC = Elliptical Cylinder

ORBIT/FR roll-edge reflectors series System specifications*

AL-25101 AL-25202 AL-25303 AL-25404 AL-25606 AL-25808 AL-251010 AL-251212 AL-251216 AL-252020

Quiet Zone Shape CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC Frequency Range

8-100 GHz

4-100 GHz

3-100 GHz

2-100 GHz

1.5-100 GHz

1-100 GHz

0.8-100 GHz

0.7-100 GHz

1-40 GHz

Quiet Zone 0.3x0.3x0.3 m 0.6x0.6x0.6 m 0.9x0.9x0.9 m 1.2x1.2x1.2 m 1.8x1.8x1.8 m 2.4x2.4x2.4 m 3.0x3.0x3.0 m 3.6x3.6x3.6 m 3.6x4.8x4.8 m 6.0x6.0x6.0 m Dimensions (HxWxL) 1x1x1 ft 2x2x2 ft 3x3x3 ft 4x4x4 ft 6x6x6 ft 8x8x8 ft 10x10x10 ft 12x12x12 ft 12x16x16 ft 20x20 x20 ft Cross Polarization (typ.)

-30 dB

Amplitude Total Variation

-30 dB

1.9 (8-12) dB 1.9 (4-6) dB 1.7 (12-18) dB 1.7 (6-8) dB

1.9 (3-4) dB 1.7 (4-6) dB

1.9 (2-3) dB 1.7 (3-4) dB

1.9 (1.5-2) dB 1.9 (1-1.5) dB 1.9 (0.8-1.5) dB 1.9 (0.7-1) dB 1.9 (1-2) dB 1.7 (2-3) dB 1.7 (1.5-2) dB 1.7 (1.5-2) dB 1.7 (1-1.5) dB 1.9 (1-2) dB

1.9 (1-2) dB 1.9 (1-2) dB

Amplitude Taper

1. 0 (> 18) dB 1.0 (> 8) dB

1.0 (> 6) dB

1.0 (> 4) dB

1.0 (> 3) dB

1.0 (> 2) dB

Amplitude Ripple

± 0.4 (18-26) dB ± 0.4 (8-12) dB ± 0.4 (6-8) dB ± 0.4 (4-6) dB ± 0.4 (3-4) dB ± 0.4 (2-3) dB ± 0.4 (2-3) dB ± 0.4 (1.5-2) dB ± 0.4 (2-3) dB ± 0.4 (2-3) dB ± 0.3 (26-40) dB ± 0.3 (12-40) dB ± 0.3 (8-40) dB ± 0.3 (6-26) dB ± 0.3 (4-26) dB ± 0.3 (3-20) dB ± 0.3 (3-20) dB ± 0.3 (2-20) dB ± 0.3 (3-20) dB ± 0.3 (3-20) dB ± 0.4 (40-100) dB ± 0.4 (40-100) dB ± 0.4 (40-100) dB ± 0.4 (26-100) dB ± 0.4 (26-100) dB ± 0.4 (20-100) dB ± 0.4 (20-100) dB ± 0.4 (20-100) dB ± 0.4 (20-40) dB ± 0.4 (20-40) dB

-30 dB

1.0 (> 2) dB

-30 dB

1.0 (> 2) dB

-30 dB

-25 dB

1.0 (> 1.5) dB 1.0 (> 2) dB

-25 dB

Phase Total Variation 12 (8-12)° 12 (4-6)° 12 (3-4)° 12 (2-3)° 10 (12-18)° 10 (6-8)° 10 (4-6)° 10 (3-4)° 0.25 * f (> 40)° 0.25 * f (> 40)° 0.25 * f (> 40)° 0.4* f (> 26)°

12 (1.5-2)° 10 (2-3)° 0.4 * f (> 26)°

12 (1-1.5)° 12 (1-1.5)° 12 (0.7-1)° 12 (1-1.5)° 12 (1-1.5)° 10 (1.5-2)° 10 (1.5-2)° 10 (1-1.5)° 10 (1.5 -2)° 10 (1.5 -2)° 0.5 * f (> 20)° 0.5 * f (> 20)° 0.5 * f (> 20)° 0.5 * f (> 20)° 0.5 * f (> 20)°

Phase Taper

± 3 (18-26)° ± 2 (26 -40)°

± 3 (8-12)° ± 2 (12-40)°

± 3 (6-8)° ± 2 (8-40)°

± 3 (4-6)° ± 2 (6-26)°

± 3 (3-4)° ± 2 (4-26)°

± 3 (2-3)° ± 2 (3-20)°

± 3 (2-3)° + 2 (3-20)°

± 3 (1.5-2)° + 2 (2-20)°

± 3 (2-3)° ± 2 (3-20)°

Phase Ripple

± 3 (18-40)°

± 3 (8-40)°

± 3 (6-40)°

± 3 (4-26)°

± 3 (3-26)°

± 3 (2-20)°

± 3 (1.5-20)°

± 3 (2-20)°

CC = Circular Cylinder EC = Elliptical Cylinder

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Amplitude (dB)

Typical field probing performance of ALâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;241010 0,5 0 -0,5 -1 -1,5 -1,5

-1

-0,5

0,5

1 1,5

-1

-0,5

0,5

1 1,5

Phase (deg)

5 2,5 0 -2,5 -5 -1,5

Cross-range (m)

Horizontal and Vertical field probe cut, 18 GHz

Feed positioner with a serrated-edge reflector

A new Compact Range facility at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta (www.gtri.gatech.edu/news/gtri-opens-new-compact-range)

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TDualScan FScan

I FScan

FScan is a vertical near-field planar scanner system that is a perfect solution for antenna measurement applications where a phased array, high gain, or reflector antenna is under evaluation. The FScan system is suitable for small to medium antennas due to the slim cross section scanner structure that fits into small chambers and allows maximum travel.

System configurations

Slim cross- section structure

Software

SOLUTION FOR • Phased Array Antenna Testing • High Gain Antenna Testing • Near-field Focused Antenna Testing • Array Illumination Assessment • Array Element Failure Analysis

Main features Technology • Near-field/Planar • Optional: - Near-field/Spherical - Near-field/Cylindrical

Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ 959 Spectrum (North America only) with NF/FF planar transform* ■ MiDAS with NF/FF planar transform

Equipment ■ ■ ■ ■     

Planar box scanner Z-roll probe mount AL-4164 positioner controller* Scanner absorber treatment*** Rotary joint for roll axis* RF cables* Uninterruptible power supply Vector network analyzer DUT stand

Add-ons  

Measurement capabilities



• Gain • Radiation pattern • Beamwidth • Cross polarization • Sidelobe levels • Element performance • Array illumination



 

RF system upconverters/downconverters above 40 GHz DUT positioner axes for upgrade to cylindrical or spherical NF* Cylindrical and spherical software transform* Portable absorber walls*** StarLine linear probe array Shielded anechoic chamber***

Accessories

• 100 MHz to 110 GHz

■ Data acquisition workstation  Near-field open-ended waveguides**  Standard gain horns**  High speed channel switching (OFR9800)*  Near-field broadband dual polarized probes with interchangeable aperture**

Scan sizes

Services

Frequency bands

• Standard systems ranging from 4 x 4 to 13 x 13 ft (1.2 x 1.2 to 4 x 4 m) • Other sizes available upon request

Positioning equipment

■ Installation ■ Warranty ■ Training  Post-warranty service plans****  MV-Cor™ correction table service******

• Frame scanner with Z-roll probe mount

 Included

 Optional

 Required

* See the ORBIT/FR product catalogs for more information ** See the MVG antenna catalog for more information *** See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information **** See Orbit/FR service brochure for more information ***** See MV-CorTM brochure for more information

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System overview

PIN Switch (optional) VNA

Data Acquisition Workstation

OFR 9800 Switch Controller (optional)

PIN Switch (optional) AL-4164 Series Positioner Controller

The standard system is able to collect high resolution antenna planar near-field data using standard Vector Network Analyzers. The AL-4164 controller allows the simultaneous control of up to four (4) axes. Additional units can be added when upgrading to cylindrical and/or spherical. The data acquisition workstation is equipped with either the 959 Spectrum or MiDAS software, for powerful data acquisition and analysis. The optional MV-CorTM correction table service allows physical errors to be measured using a laser tracker sys-

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tem or other optical device. The data is entered into the positioner controller. Real-time corrections to the errors of up to 3 axes (X, Y and Z) are applied to the demanded positions for data acquisition. Optional pre-test or real time switching via the OFR 9800 high speed switch controller enables the collection of multiple channel data. PIN switches can be added for dual probe as well as multiple channel DUT applications. An optional modular shielded anechoic chamber with absorbers sized to the appropriate frequency range and/or portable absorber walls are available for temporary or cost effective measurement set-up.

I FScan

Standard system components Positioning equipment • Wide range of available frame scanner sizes for various scan geometries • Aluminum or steel construction • DUT upgrade for cylindrical or spherical near-field measurements • A wide selection of optional DUT positioners • Optional 18 GHz or 40 GHz rotary joint for Z-Roll ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

FScan-13, steel construction

Absorbers and anechoic chambers • Optional portable absorber wall or anechoic chamber • Anechoic chambers with integrated design, production, installation and testing services AEMI absorber catalog

Measurement probes • Open-ended waveguides or dual-polarized open-ended waveguides MVG antenna catalog

FScan in a shielded anechoic chamber

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System specifications* SYSTEMS FSCAN-4 FSCAN-5 FSCAN-7 FSCAN-9 FSCAN-11 FSCAN-13 Frequency Range 0.5-40 GHz 0.5-40 GHz 0.5-40 GHz 0.5-40 GHz 0.5-40 GHz 0.5-40 GHz baseline* baseline* baseline* baseline* baseline* baseline* Antenna Gain

0.3 dBi rms typical 0.3 dBi rms typical

0.3 dBi rms typical 0.3 dBi rms typical 0.3 dBi rms typical 0.3 dBi rms typical

Sidelobe Accuracy @ -30 dB

1.0 dB rms typical 1.0 dB rms typical (relative to peak) (relative to peak)

1.0 dB rms typical 1.0 dB rms typical 1.0 dB rms typical 1.0 dB rms typical (relative to peak) (relative to peak) (relative to peak) (relative to peak)

Boresight Error

0.05° typical

Pattern Range +/- 70° to +/-80° +/- 70° to +/-80° +/- 70° to +/-80° +/- 70° to +/-80° +/- 70° to +/-80° +/- 70° to +/-80° from boresight from boresight from boresight from boresight from boresight from boresight typical** typical** typical** typical** typical** typical** Accuracy X (RMS)

0.005 in 0.13 mm

0.006 in 0.15 mm

0.007 in 0.18 mm

Accuracy Y (RMS)

0.005 in 0.13 mm

0.006 in 0.15 mm

0.007 in 0.18 mm

Planarity (RMS)

0.005 in 0.13 mm

0.006 in 0.15 mm

0.005 in 0.13 mm

0.006 in 0.15 mm

0.007 in 0.18 mm

Repeatability X (RMS)

0.001 in 0.025 mm

Repeatability Y (RMS)

0.001 in 0.025 mm

Z-Roll Axis

ZR-50***

* Up to 110 GHz with MV-CorTM accuracy improvement ** Depending on DUT size and probe-DUT separation *** See ORBIT/FR Z-Roll Units specification table

Mechanical characteristics* SYSTEMS FSCAN-4 FSCAN-5 FSCAN-7 FSCAN-9 FSCAN-11 FSCAN-13 SCANNER SUBSYSTEM Model Number

AL-4951-1-4-4-V

AL-4951-1-5-5-V

AL-4952-1-7-7-V AL-4952-1-9-9-V AL-4952-1-11-11-V AL-4952-1-13-13-V

Scanner Construction

Aluminum

Steel

Scan Travel X

4 ft 1.22 m

5.5 ft 1.68 m

7 ft 2.14 m

9 ft 2.74 m

11 ft 3.35 m

13 ft 3.96 m

Scan Travel Y

4 ft 1.22 m

5.5 ft 1.68 m

7 ft 2.14 m

9 ft 2.74 m

11 ft 3.35 m

13 ft 3.96 m

Scan Travel X (with Z-roll)

3.2 ft 1 m

4.9 ft 1.5 m

6.5 ft 2 m

8.2 ft 2.5 m

10 ft 3 m

12 ft 3.65 m

Scan Travel Y (with Z-roll)

3.6 ft 1.12 m

5.1 ft 1.58 m

6.6 ft 2.04 m

8.6 ft 2.64 m

10.6 ft 3.25 m

12.2 ft 3.73 m

Payload

50 lbs 23 kg

Bending Moment

100 ft-lbs 14 kg-m

Speed (X & Y)

5 in/sec 127 mm/sec

Motor Drive Power (X & Y)

1/8 hp

Height

72.3 in 1,836 mm

100.4 in 2,550 mm

128.3 in 3,260 mm

141.7 in 3,736 mm

172.4 in 4,380 mm

196.5 in 4,990 mm

Width

72.3 in 1,836 mm

94.5 in 2,400 mm

121.5 in 3,086 mm

141.2 in 3,586 mm

165.1 in 4,194 mm

189.1 in 4,803 mm

Depth

29.5 in 750 mm

39.4 in 1,000 mm

Anechoic Treatment AEP-4* AEP-4* AEP-6* AEP-6* AEP-6* AEP-6* * Absorber treatment according to the desired frequency range - See the MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information

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Typical measurement performance

Far-field 3D polar plot

Far-field cartesian plot

Far-field 2D polar plot

Near-field cartesian plot

Near-field data 3D plot

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TScan

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TScan is a fast and ultra-accurate planar near-field scanner with the latest motor drive and encoder technologies. High acceleration of the linear motors for stepped and continuous mode operation optimizes the performance and cost of the scanner. Excellent manufacturing precision combined with direct readout high resolution linear encoders and careful alignment ensure unrivaled mechanical positioning accuracy and planarity. The positioning accuracy for all axes can then be further improved using MV-Cor™*.

Latest motor drive and encoder technologies

SOLUTION FOR • Phased Array Antenna Testing • High Gain Antenna Testing • Near-ﬁeld Focused Antenna Testing • Array Illumination Assessment • Array Element Failure Analysis

Main features Technology • Near-field/Planar • Optional: - Near-field/Spherical - Near-field/Cylindrical

Measurement capabilities • Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross-polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • 3D radiation (limited coverage) • Radiation pattern in • Antenna efficiency any polarizations- (linear) • Beam pointing properties • Multi beam antenna measurement and calibration

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ MiDAS ■ 959 Spectrum (North America only)** Advanced post processing ■ MV-Echo  Insight

Equipment ■ Z-roll probe mount ■ RF absorbers for scanner**** ■ AL-4164 positioner controller** ■ Instrumentation rack ■ Uninterruptible power supply  Planar scanner with optional linear motor drive system and optional direct encoder  Rotary joint for roll axis**  RF cables**  DUT positioner  System for DUT transportation into chamber  RF Tx head  RF Rx head  Port switch  Switch controller  Active antenna beam control  RF system upconverters/downconverters above 20 GHz  Vector network analyzer

Add-ons DUT stand Shielded anechoic chamber**** DUT positioner axes for upgrade to cylindrical or spherical NF** Cylindrical and spherical software transform** Portable absorber walls**** StarLine linear probe array Y axis inclination mechanism

• 100 MHz to 110 GHz

      

Max. weight of DUT

Accessories

DUT is stationary, therefore the maximum weight of the DUT is limited by the foundation, antenna mount including any DUT alignment features, and building infrastructure.

• 80 dB, depending on the frequency and antenna gain

■ Data acquisition and analysis workstation  High speed channel switching (OFR9800)**  Reference antennas: wideband horns, standard gain horns etc***  Near-field OEWG***  Near-field broadband dual polarized probes with interchangeable aperture***  Real time controller**

Available movements

Services

Frequency bands

Typical dynamic range

• X – travel: up to 50 m • Y – travel: up to 26 m

• Z – travel: up to 3 m • Polarization: 360°

Note: • To include cylindrical and spherical near-field measurement capabilities in a planar facility, one can choose to install the DUT on an azimuth positioner (cylindrical) or a roll-over-azimuth positioner (cylindrical and spherical). • Longer travel ranges are available based on special order.

■ Installation ■ Training ■ Warranty

  

MV-CorTM correction table service* Post-warranty service plans***** Periodic alignment

 Included * See MV-Cor brochure for more information ** See the ORBIT/FR product catalogs for more information *** See the MVG antenna catalog for more information **** See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information *****See Orbit/FR service brochure for more information

 Optional

 Required

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System overview INSTRUMENTATION ROOM

CHAMBER

3 1

Data Acquisition & Processing Platform Real Time Controller

4 RT*

LAN and RT

RF System

PNA

Control Real time commands Rx Tx

Positioner Controller

* RT synchronization of measurement subsystems

Measurements can be performed in both continuous wave and pulsed mode. In the case of phased array antenna measurement, the system utilizes the real time controllers 3 2

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to control and synchronize the measurement system with the device under test.

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Standard system components Planar scanner T he scanner, AL-495XX series is composed of an X axis linear slide and a moving tower for the Y axis. The slide is constructed of modular sections. These modules are fixed to the scanner foundation and levelled as one integral track. • T – shape rail with an encoder system • Linear motors (optional) • High linear motor power • No backlash

Measurement probes • Open-ended waveguides or Dual-polarized open-ended waveguides

High speed linear motors

MVG antenna catalog

Absorbers and anechoic chambers • A selection of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Anechoic chambers with integrated design, production, installation and testing services

AEMI absorber catalog

DUT positioning equipment • A complete range of rotary positioners and model towers are available with air cushion (optional)

ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

The encoder system with a line of magnetic encoding strip readers

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Mechanical characteristics* SYSTEMS ULTRA LIGHT LIGHT MEDIUM MEDIUM LARGE EXTRA LARGE SERIES SERIES SERIES SERIES SERIES SERIES AL-4951 AL-49510 AL-4952 (R500) AL-49520 (T900) AL-49530 AL-49540 Structure Aluminum Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Planarity (RMS) 0.1 mm 0.024 mm 0.07 mm (up to 4x2.5 m) (up to 15x8 m) 0.048 mm 0.15 mm (up to 10x7 m) (up to 50x8 m)

0.048 mm (up to 15x8 m) 0.06 mm (up to 15x12 m) 0.096 mm (up to 50x8 m) 0.13 mm (up to 50x12 m)

0.048 mm (up to 30x13 m) 0.15 mm (up to 50x18 m)

0.048 mm (up to 30x13 m) 0.19 mm (up to 50x26 m)

Scan Travel X

Up to 8 m

Up to 10 m

Up to 20 m

Up to 50 m

Scan Travel Y

Up to 7 m

Up to 8 m

Up to 12 m

Up to 18 m

Up to 26 m

X Axis Velocity

250 mm/sec

250 - 1000 mm/sec

up to 250 mm/sec

250 - 500 mm/sec

125 - 350 mm/sec

Y Axis Velocity

350 mm/sec

250 - 1000 mm/sec

up to 250 mm/sec

250 - 1000 mm/sec

* Z Roll is available for all above with various travel

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Hybrid systems

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T- DualScan T-DualScan

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T-DualScan is an innovative planar near-field system that offers the best compromise between accuracy, flexibility and measurement speed. The tower positioner can rotate 180° to switch easily from the single-probe set-up (0.8 - 110 GHz) to the multi-probe set-up (0.8 - 18 GHz). T-DualScan can also be offered as an upgrade to existing installations.

Easily switch from a single probe to a multi-probe set-up

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna Measurement • Pulsed Measurement • Phased Array Antenna Measurement

Main features Technology • Near-field / Planar • Near-field / Cylindrical

Frequency bands • Single-probe: 800 MHz - 110 GHz • Multi-probe: 800 MHz - 18 GHz • Multi-probe: 70 - 800 MHz on request

Scan area • Multi-probe: up to 12 m Y axis (1 m module) • Single-probe: up to 15 m Y axis (1 m module) • X-axis length depends on customer requirement

Probe array oversampling capability • Movement of the probe array on the vertical axis

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ MiDAS  SatEnv  959 Spectrum (North America only)

Equipment ■ Ampliﬁcation unit ■ Mixer unit ■ N-PAC ■ Primary synthesizer ■ Auxiliary synthesizer ■ Transfer switching unit ■ Power and control unit ■ Probe array power supply ■ Heavy DUT positioner ■ Elevation positioner for gantry arm ■ Positioner controller** ■ E-Stop unit ■ Local control unit** ■ Real time controller** ■ Control interface unit ■ Uninterruptible power supply ■ Instrumentation rack ■ Ethernet switch  AUT Port switch

Add on ■ Calibration kit (arm, reference antenna, positioner and interface)  Laser alignment instrumentation (laser inclinometer, laser tracker, spin diode laser, laser pointer, digital spirit level and dial-indicator)  Absorbers*  Shielded anechoic chambers*

Accessories 

Reference antennas (horns, standard gain horns, etc.)****  Probes****

Services ■ Installation and calibration ■ Warranty ■ Training ■ Project management  Post warranty service plans*****  MV-CorTM correction table service***

*S ee AEMI/ Rainford EMC  Included  Optional Systems catalogs for more information ** See ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog for more information *** See MV-CorTM service sheet for more information **** See SATIMO & ORBIT/FR antenna catalog for more information ***** Refer to Orbit/FR service brochure for more information

 Required

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System overview INSTRUMENTATION ROOM

CHAMBER

USB

5 Data Acquisition & Processing Platform

Real Time Controller

2 6 Triggers

Triggers

N-PAC

GPIB

Primary Synthesizer Amplification Unit Mixer Unit

Transfer Switching Unit

RF Switch

Auxiliary Synthesizer Rx Tx

Positioner Controller

Measurements can be performed in both continuous wave and pulsed mode. In the case of phased array antenna measurement, the system utilizes the real time controllers

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to control and synchronize the measurement system with the device under test.

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Standard system components Linear probe array

• From 1 to 12 meters long probe-array (StarLine) It includes by default interleaved probes to cover 0.8 to 18 GHz. • 70 - 400 MHz probe array available on demand

The required scan area is calculated according to the following formula: Scan length = D + 2 L tg ( )

Quick guide to evaluate scan area requirement

Where: - is the relevant data angle in far-field - L, the distance between the probe and the AUT - and D, the antenna size.

Y axis scanner

Probe

• 1 to 15 meter high tower scanner • Probe roll positioner ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

• X Axis length depends on customer requirement

A D U T

L Distance from AUT to Probe

Antennas • A complete range of measurement probes (single or dual polarized) and reference antennas (horns, standard gain horns) are available MVG antenna catalog

Absorbers and anechoic chamber

Scan Length

X axis scanner

Probe

Sampling principle Sampling step is based on the minimum measured wavelength ( min).

Dsampling = (

/2)

min

• An optimized combination of standard, adapted and specialty absorbers • Anechoic chamber with integrated design, production, installation and testing services AEMI absorber catalog

DUT positioning equipment • A complete range of rotary positioners and model towers are available with air cushion (optional) ORBIT/FR positioning equipment catalog

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System specifications Multi-probe set-up*

System specifications Single-probe set-up*

30 dBi AUT

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY

30 dBi AUT

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.5 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.5 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.5 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.5 dB

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.5 dB

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.5 dB

Repeatability

± 0.3 dB

18 GHz - 40 GHz

± 0.5 dB

Repeatability

± 0.3 dB

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY ± 0.6 dB

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.6 B

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 0.5 dB

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.7 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 0.5 dB

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 0.5 dB

18 GHz - 40 GHz

± 0.5 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 1.3 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 1.2 dB

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 1.3 dB

0.8 GHz - 1 GHz

± 1.2 dB

1 GHz - 6 GHz

± 1.0 dB

6 GHz - 18 GHz

± 1.1 dB

18 GHz - 40 GHz

± 1.3 dB

* Table refers to radiation pattern < ± 60 deg. Specifications given according to the following assumptions: • Controlled temperature and humidity during measurement • Specifications on radiation pattern are given for a normalized pattern • Measurements inside an anechoic chamber • Peak gain is given for a ± 0.3 dB gain error on the reference antenna • No averaging

Measurement time comparison Typical measurement time for single beam antenna(1) Multi-probe set-up*

Typical measurement time for single beam antenna(1) Single-probe set-up*

Frequency

Number of measured frequencies

Measurement time (in hours)

3 GHz

0.1

3 GHz

18 GHz

(1) AUT size 5 x 5 m

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Number of measured frequencies

Measurement time (in hours)

3 GHz

0.2

3 GHz

2.5

18 GHz

4.5

18 GHz

(1) AUT size 5 x 5 m

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Probe positioning system Scanner horizontal slide - Horizontal translation of the scanner on the x axis Scanner vertical slide - Vertical translation of the measurement probe and the calibration arm Probe roll - Rotation of the measurement or calibration probe on the z axis Probe horizontal slide - Horizontal positioning of the probe on the z axis Probe array vertical slide - Vertical translation of the probe array for oversampling Azimuth rotation of the tower

Mechanical characteristics Single-probe HORIZONTAL AXIS (x) Number of modules Positioner series Scan area

VERTICAL AXIS (y) 1 to 6

6 to 12

AL-4952 T

AL-4953 T

Slide length - 2 m

Slide length - 1.4 m

Number of modules Positioner series Scan area

1 to 6

6 to 12

AL-4952 T

AL-4953 T

Slide length - 1 m

Slide length - 1.2 m

Planarity (RMS)*

0.15 mm

0.12 mm

Planarity (RMS)*

0.15 mm

0.12 mm

Frequency range

0.8 - 110 GHz

Frequency range

0.8 - 110 GHz

Slide length

Up to 20 m

Up to 100 m

Height (slide length)

Up to 10 m

Up to 16 m

Weight

160 Kg/m

350 Kg/m

Weight

170 Kg/m

250 Kg/m

Velocity

300 mm/sec

Velocity

350 mm/sec

Accuracy

0.13 mm

Accuracy

0.13 mm

Repeatability

0.025 mm

0.050 mm

Repeatability

0.025 mm

0.050 mm

* Better than stated. Further accuracy can be achieved with MV-CorTM, please see our MV-CorTM brochure for more information.

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Calibration process

Probe array Number of modules

Probe array Scan area length (cm) (cm)

Number of probes 0.8 - 6 Ghz 6 - 18 Ghz

126 84 7

238 196 15 15

350 308 23 23

462 420 31 31

574 532 39 39

686 644 47 47

798 756 55 55

910 868 63 63

1022 980 71

1134 1092 79

1246 1204 87

1358 1316 95

• The distance between a 0.8 - 6 GHz and a 6 - 18 GHz probe is of 70 mm • Distance between two 0.8 - 6 GHz probes: 140 mm • Distance between two 6 - 18 GHz probes: 140 mm

The engineer is mounting the arm for calibration

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The probe array system calibration allows for both consistency in amplitude and in phase as well as the radio-electric axis alignment of each probe. The calibration procedure consists of the rotation of a reference antenna along a roll axis in front of each probe. This is performed with a dedicated calibration arm supporting the reference antenna and its motorized roll axis. Mounted on one of the linear axes of the scanner, the calibration arm moves linearly to position the reference antenna in front of each probe of the array.

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DUT positioning system (optional) H

DUT positioning system with air cushion for easier movement.

Single-probe

The DUT positioner is composed of standard ORBIT/FR positioning equipment that can be adapted to the specific requirements of each customer. An innovative DUT positioner base allows for easy movement of the DUT positioning equipment, thanks to four air cushion pads. To move the DUT linearly, a simple air hose is connected to the four air pads' central manifold, and the system is slightly elevated on a thin air cushion (0.08 mm). The system has virtually no friction and can be moved simply by pushing it to its new position.

Air cushion base Azimuth over Elevation over Azimuth positioner (AL-45xx series) Able to move the DUT in 3 directions: - horizontal - polarization - vertical

Base tower with rail

Watch a T-DualScan video to ďŹ nd out more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VLp4wMakVvY

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G-DualScan

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G-DualScan represents a step forward in spherical near-field measurements. It measures antennas with large dimensions and analyzes a very broad range of frequency bands from 200 MHz to 18 GHz. It consists of a single-probe gantry arm and a multi-probe arch up to 12 meters (40 feet) in diameter.

Measures antennas with large dimensions and analyzes a very broad range of frequency bands

SOLUTION FOR • Antenna Measurement • Pulsed Measurement • Phased Array Antenna Measurement

System configurations Software Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing ■ MiDAS  SatEnv  959 Spectrum (North America only)

Equipment

• Gain • Directivity • Beamwidth • Cross polar discrimination • Sidelobe levels • 3D radiation pattern • Radiation pattern in any polarization (linear or circular) • Antenna efﬁciency

■ Mixer unit ■ N-PAC ■ Primary synthesizer ■ Auxiliary synthesizer ■ Ampliﬁcation unit ■ Transfer switching unit ■ Power and control unit ■ Probe array power supply ■ Heavy DUT positioner, azimuth over goniometer ■ Elevation positioner for gantry arm ■ Positioner controller ■ E-Stop unit ■ Local control unit ■ Real time controller ■ Control interface unit ■ Uninterruptible power supply ■ Instrumentation rack ■ Ethernet switch  AUT Port switch

Frequency bands

Add-on

Main features Technology • Near-field / Spherical

Measurement capabilities

• Single-probe: 200 MHz - 18 GHz, divided in sub-bands (up to 40 GHz upon request) • Multi-probe: 400 MHz - 6 GHz (400 MHz - 18 GHz or 70 - 400 MHz upon request)

Max. size of DUT • 7 m diameter

Max. weight of DUT • 1000 kg

Typical dynamic range • 50 dB

Oversampling • Elevation tilt of the AUT

 Shielded anechoic chamber*

Accessories 2 PCs: ■ Data acquisition and analysis computer inside the chamber  Secondary computer outside the chamber for remote control with extra analysis license (optional) ■ Metallic mast for calibration space  Reference antennas: wideband horns, standard gain horns etc.  Probes for gantry arm

Services ■ Installation and calibration ■ Project management ■ Training ■ Warranty  Post warranty service plans**

*S ee AEMI/ Rainford EMC  Included Systems catalogs for more information ** Refer to Orbit/FR service brochure for more information

 Optional

 Required

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System overview INSTRUMENTATION ROOM

CHAMBER

USB

Data Acquisition & Processing Platform

1 Real Time Controller

2 4

Triggers

5 3 Triggers

N-PAC

GPIB

Primary Synthesizer Amplification Unit Mixer Unit

Transfer Switching Unit

RF Switch

Auxiliary Synthesizer Rx Tx

Positioner Controller

G-DualScan uses a Vector Network Analyzer as the RF source/receiver for antenna measurements. The AmpliďŹ cation Unit has RF ampliďŹ ers for each of the RX and TX channels. G-DualScan uses a Transfer Switching Unit to emit from the AUT to the probe(s) or vice versa. A dedicated RF switch allows the selection of either the single-probe or the multi-probe set-up. The Positioner

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Controller drives the goniometer and azimuth axes for the AUT, and the elevation axis for the gantry arm. Measurements can be performed in both continuous wave and optional pulsed mode. In the case of phased array antenna measurement, the system utilizes an optional real time controller to control and synchronize the measurement system with the device under test.

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Standard system components Multi-probe half arch A choice of probes… • A semi-circular arch of 1280 cm internal diameter with 128 channels (127 probes + 1 reference channel) operating from 400 MHz up to 6 GHz

Single-probe gantry arm • A single-probe scanner operating from 200 MHz to 18 GHz in 3 sub-bands (up to 40 GHz upon request)

DUT positioner • An azimuth turntable that enables 360° rotation of the DUT and a goniometer to calibrate the system and perform oversampling. Azimuth axis: Accuracy (± 0.005 deg) and max. speed (7.8 deg/s) See the Goniometer section page 86

G-DualScan in a shielded anechoic chamber

Antennas • A complete range of measurement probes (dual polarized) and reference antennas (horns, standard gain horns) is available MVG antenna catalog

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System specifications*

10 dBi AUT 20 dBi AUT 30 dBi AUT

PEAK GAIN ACCURACY

10 dBi AUT 20 dBi AUT 30 dBi AUT

- 20 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

0.2 - 0.4 GHz

± 1.5 dB

± 1.46 dB

0.4 - 0.8 GHz

± 2.6 dB

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

0.4 - 1 GHz

± 0.9 dB

± 0.86 dB

0.8 - 1 GHz

± 2.1 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

1 - 18 GHz

± 0.5 dB

± 0.44 dB

± 0.42 dB

1 - 6 GHz

± 2.1 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

PEAK GAIN REPEATABILITY

± 0.3 dB

6 - 18 GHz

± 2.1 dB

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

- 30 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY

- 10 dB SIDELOBES ACCURACY 0.4 - 0.8 GHz

± 0.8 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

0.8 - 1 GHz

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

1 - 6 GHz

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

6 - 18 GHz

± 0.7 dB

± 0.5 dB

± 0.4 dB

0.4 - 0.8 GHz

± 2.6 dB

± 0.8 dB

0.8 - 1 GHz

± 2.1 dB

± 0.7 dB

1 - 6 GHz

± 2.1 dB

± 0.7 dB

6 - 18 GHz

± 2.1 dB

± 0.7 dB

*Specifications given according to the following assumptions: - The standard deviation of the reference data is 0.1dB - The S11 & the directivity of the reference antenna are the same as those of the AUT - Absorbers in the anechoic room are AEP-36 from AEMI. - The given peak gain accuracy values are for 0 dB AUT efficiency

Measurement time comparison Typical ‘on the fly’ measurement

Typical ‘on the fly’ measurement

Single-probe set-up

Multi-probe set-up

Frequency

Number of measured frequencies

Measurement time (in hours)

3 GHz, AUT Diameter is 3 m

1.2

6 GHz, AUT Diameter is 5 m

3.8

Frequency

Number of measured frequencies

Measurement time (in hours)

3 GHz, AUT Diameter is 3 m

0.1

6 GHz, AUT Diameter is 5 m

1.5

Mechanical characteristics Single-probe

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Probe array

Positioner series

AL–1760–1P

The probe array mechanical characteristics are limited to

Bending moment

20,000 ft-lbs 2,765 kg-m

• Internal diameter of 12.8 m

Operating load

20,000 Ibs 9,090 kg

Delivered torque

2,800 ft-Ibs 390 kg-m

Withstand torque

4,200 ft-Ibs 580 kg-m

Drive power

¾ hp

Nominal speed

0.5 rpm

Standard angle transducer format

Dual speed synchro

Standard accuracy

± 0.02°

Maximum backlash

0.05°

• Angle between the probes is 1.304°

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Maximum diameter of DUT* (m) Single-probe

Maximum diameter of DUT* (m) Multi-probe

FREQUENCY ANGULAR STEP IN DEGREES (GHz) 1.5° 2° 3° 5° 10° sampling sampling sampling sampling sampling

0.4

10,24 10,24 10,24 10,24 10,24

0.4 9,04 9,04 9,04 8,59 4,30

10,24 10,24 10,24 10,24 10,24

1 9,04 8,59 5,73 3,44 1,72

6,59 10,24 10,24 10,24 10,24

2 6,59 4,30 2,86 1,72 0,86

4,39 8,79 10,24 10,24 10,24

3 4,39 2,86 1,91 1,15 0,57

3,30 6,59 9,89 10,24 10,24

4 3,30 2,15 1,43 0,86 0,43

2,64 5,27 7,91 10,24 10,24

5 2,64 1,72 1,15 0,69 0,34

2,20 4,39 6,59 10,24 10,24

6 2,20 1,43 0,95 0,57 0,29

1,88 3,77 5,65 9,42 10,24

7 1,88 1,23 0,82 0,49 0,25

1,65 3,30 4,94 8,24 10,24

8 1,65 1,07 0,72 0,43 0,21

1,46 2,93 4,39 7,32 10,24

9 1,46 0,95 0,64 0,38 0,19

1,32 2,64 3,95 6,59 10,24

10 1,32 0,86 0,57 0,34 0,17

1,20 2,40 3,59 5,99 10,24

11 1,20 0,78 0,52 0,31 0,16

1,10 2,20 3,30 5,49 10,24

12 1,10 0,72 0,48 0,29 0,14

1,01 2,03 3,04 5,07 10,14

13 1,01 0,66 0,44 0,26 0,13

0,94 1,88 2,82 4,71 9,42

14 0,94 0,61 0,41 0,25 0,12

0,88 1,76 2,64 4,39 8,79

15 0,88 0,57 0,38 0,23 0,11

0,82 1,65 2,47 4,12 8,24

16 0,82 0,54 0,36 0,21 0,11

0,78 1,55 2,33 3,88 7,75

17 0,78 0,51 0,34 0,20 0,10

0,73 1,46 2,20 3,66 7,32

18 0,73 0,48 0,32 0,19 0,10

FREQUENCY (GHz)

N UMBER OF OVERSAMPLING X2 X3 X5 X10

* Half Arch with 1,304° between probes, 12,8m internal diameter

* Gantry Arm Arch with 11,3m internal diameter

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SatEnv

SatEnv is a software suite that provides measurement control, data acquisition and data processing of antennas.

With SatEnv, users are able to: ➊ Manage measurement campaigns with the possibility to work simultaneously on different campaigns. ➋ Control various axes: Mechanical axes for positioning, frequencies axes for spectrum sweeping, probe number for its selection in the network around the antenna, and many other axes. New instruments can be easily integrated into the initial list. Users are free to modify the configuration and change the measurement parameters or the measurement instruments used at any time. ➌ Carry out data processing of near-field to farfield transformation, measurement of the average, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation gain of the efficiency, secondary lobe level and beam width. ➍ Carry out data visualization in 3-D, 2-D or 1-D views. ➎ Control all operations by typing the command on the keyboard thanks to Macro-command.

OTA test results

➏ Add new functions to SatEnv with an External Library (DLL) that allows overloading existing commands. DLL is a quick and powerful way to add new functions while maintaining backward compatibility with existing functionalities such as computation code, special data processing or instrument driving.

3D horn pattern

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MiDAS A high performance software package (ISO 90003:2004) designed for automating antenna test range systems. MiDAS is a state-of-the-art antenna measurement software suite, supporting far-field, near-field (Planar, Cylindrical and Spherical) and radome measurement systems.

MiDAS

MiDAS is user-friendly with an intuitive graphic interface. It comprises an acquisition module that is used to control the hardware of systems and manage the test procedures, and an analysis module that is used to process and plot the collected data in the acquisition mode most efficiently. MiDAS operates on Microsoft Win 7 (compatible with XP OS) and features multi-tasking capabilities.

Overview MiDAS Automater Radome

Acquisition

Lasers (Option)

Trigger Driver

Discrete (Option)

Switch Driver

Source Driver

Receiver Driver Motion Control Driver

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Transformation (Option)

Radome

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DATA ACQUISITION MODULE

ANALYSIS AND PLOTTING MODULE

The acquisition module has two objectives:

The analysis module has two objectives:

➊ Enables the user to set the antenna measurement scenario

➊ Displays the data measured during the acquisition process

➋ Runs and automates the measurements

➋ Analyzes the results and displays them in the graph/table form

Main features

• Multi axis control with linked axis capabilities • Supports a wide variety of receivers, signal sources, spectrums, network analyzers such as Agilent, R&S, Anritsu • Continuous, step or spin measurement mode • Variable aspect sampling (dynamic velocity or on- the-fly velocity adjustment) • Diagnostics tools including axis and RF signal control for a predefined frequency/beam/switch • Multiple real time display (displays multiple cuts/ frequencies/beams in parallel) • Unlimited shaped area data acquisition: defines a discrete collection of points for measurement • Batch acquisition mode • Complete setup configuration, including all parameters, saved in a file • Redo partial scan on a completed measured file • Hide/show frequencies (for confidentiality) • Start measurement with a predefined delay • Extensive on-line error checking • Auto repeat scan on error during measurement • Uncompleted measurement continuing capability in case of power shut down • Direct and/or gain transfer calibration capabilities • Support probe array systems • Restore a setup file from a measurement data file

•D ata presentation in 2D or 3D plots (including spherical, contour and polar 3D display) •Z ooming, markers, cursors and different manipulations on line types, style, etc. •V alue and location display for beam peak, beam width, sidelobes and null depth (applicable for raw and transformed data) •R MS calculation for sidelobes (applicable for transformed data) • Comparison of patterns in one or more data files • Subtract or add two data files at the same time •W ide selection of options for data averaging (complex, amplitude/phase, min. and max. of linear and min. and max. of dB ) • Pass/fail test criteria (for discrete points or patterns) • Export and import different file formats •N ear-field to far-field data transformation for planar, plane polar, cylindrical and spherical •C ircular polarization analysis (supports both spinning and linear modes) • Back-projection of data from near-field or far-field • Time domain analysis • Radome analysis functions • Slant analysis for a predefined polarization angle • Echo reduction module (MV-Echo) • Far-field coordinate -system convertor

Options Automater provides the ability to create and run macros to automate the data manipulation and generation of reports. Real time module allows synchronization between the positioning system, the RF instrumentation and the radar system. Discrete element calibration mode enables the loading of an element map of a phase array antenna. Planar, plane polar, cylindrical and spherical near field data acquisition and analysis. Driver developer kit enables the user to add drivers. MiDAS Touch, a wireless tablet remote control. MiDAS output plots

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959 Spectrum version 6

959 Spectrum

959 Spectrum v6 offers the most robust and progressive test platform in a graphically-rich user environment. It is a complete automated measurement software suite that offers a full selection of far-field (including compact range, radome and RCS) and near-field capabilities under a common interface. From acquisition to delivery, it gives users exactly what they need to produce accurate results. Version 6 of the 959 Spectrum suite adds new tools and functions to enhance usability and provide users with powerful new ways to visualize data.

The 959 Acquisition v6 offers new capabilities such as: ➊ New and improved Quicklook plots, ability to zoom, pan and rotate the visualization of data in real-time ➋ Multi-threaded kernel ➌ Enhanced calibration capabilities ➍ Automatic electronic logging ➎ Improved Graphic User Interface

Enhanced plotting capabilities

The 959 DataPro v6 data visualization and analysis upgrade offers new capabilities such as: ➊ Enhanced plotting with rotatable 3D plots ➋ A customizable user inferface, data tool tips and interactive zooming with convenient "reset scales" features ➌ Faster data presentation ➍ Enhanced data analysis

Faster presentation speed

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Watch a screencast of 959 Spectrum to learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbbIX2EwVD0

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SatSIM Performance evaluation of antennas sited and operating in complex and electrically large environments is a difficult and complex measurement task.

SatSIM

SatSIM provides a user-friendly and economical way to accurately evaluate the behaviour of an antenna in its final operational environment. This is achieved by combining near-field measurement of the stand-alone antenna with the numerical modeling of its operational environment, based on a novel approach in ray tracing technique (Astigmatic Beam Tracer). The SatSIM software is an efficient extension to the fast measurement capabilities of the MVG spherical near-field measurement systems.

Measurement process Measurement of the stand-alone antenna

EM field computation

Astigmatic Beam-Tracing

Modelling of the environment

Input sources types: Measurements / Analytical / Equivalent Currents in single/multiple modes

Spherical near-field/far-field or planar near-field as output

The antenna source model can be obtained in real-time from measurements performed in the antenna test range. It offers a unique capability of assessing the performance of the antenna within its final operating environment as the stand-alone antenna is being measured.

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Insight

In the antenna design or EMC testing process, the measured radiation pattern or shielding performance does not always correspond to what is expected. Identifying the source of the discrepancies can be a time-consuming process. Insight is the first software able to compute authentic electromagnetic current distributions and extreme near-field of the antenna under test from measured near- or far-field data. It allows quick and clear identification of the source of problems observed during measurement and provides in-depth understanding of antenna radiation characteristics. As a result, the antenna development cycle is reduced and time to market is shortened.

Key Benefits

Diagnose your antenna radiation patterns

3D computed near field of the BTS1940 linear array antenna

Measured radiation patterns

• Speed up antenna development • Diagnose antenna radiation pattern • Calculate safety perimeters • Investigate the measurement setup • Filter the measurement • Detect spurious radiation • Source for numerical computation: The EQC is a highly accurate source for numerical computations of the antenna in a larger EM problem • Extrapolate truncation areas

Filter your measurement A problem of unwanted currents on the cable has been diagnosed with Insight. The unwanted currents on the cable are filtered with Insight.

J Currents

3D visualization of the measured field and the fields reconstructed from equivalent currents

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M Currents

Currents are removed on the blue part

The near-field of the measurement is processed by Insight. The result is clean. The problem is indeed due to the currents on the cable.

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Main features 3D equivalent electric and magnetic current distribution reconstruction • On the surface of the antenna • Based on near-field or far-field measurement inputs Innovative algorithm approach •H igh accuracy results proven by extensive validation campaigns Currents to near-field transformation •E valuation of the field at any point outside the reconstruction surface

Description of the Insight Workflow Step 1: Load measurement data and import/create the geometry: • Load the measurement data: near-field (NF), far-field (FF) or both • Manage the geometry for the current/field reconstruction: - Import CAD or mesh files - Draw a generic geometry using the SatCAD functionalities

Definition and discretization of 3D surface • Compatible with external CAD or mesh file formats • Integrated 3D surface designer • Straight-forward specification of canonical surfaces (spheres, ellipsoids, cylinders, boxes) Cutting-edge 3D viewers • 3D view of the currents on the surface of the antenna • 3D view of the fields anywhere around the object under test • Dynamic 3D cuts • 1D and 2D field visualizations Animated current visualization Powerful filtering capabilities • Filter unwanted currents of a selected area •R econstruction of the fields from filtered currents to “clean” the measurement Implementation of new computational features • Reduction of RAM occupation • Reduction of computational time

- Create a geometrical surface (box, cylinder, sphere, ellipsoid). A set of predefined geometries is available. Step 2: Perform the measurement post-processing and visualize the results: • Configure the measurement data and the geometry • Perform the Insight measurement post-processing The visualization functionalities provide: - 3D visualization and animation of the currents

New features •A pplication ranges: spherical cylindrical and planar near-field geometries and corresponding far-field •F ull compatibility with MVG software: SatEnv, MiDAS and 959 Spectrum

- Visualization of the measured field and the fields reconstructed from equivalent currents - The simultaneous visualization of electrical (J) and magnetic (M) currents thanks to multi-window capabilities.

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MV-Echo

Spurious error signals from absorbers and other structures in the measurement set-up can significantly decrease the measurement accuracy in standard antenna measurement configurations. MV-Echo, the echo reduction toolbox, attenuates the effects of such undesired signals and significantly improves measurement accuracy. The algorithm of the module is based on the modal filtering of the fields in the Spherical Wave Harmonics domain. It is compatible with MVG software suites: SatEnv, MiDAS and 959 Spectrum. MV-Echo allows the users to: ➊ Filter out echoes in near-field (spherical, cylindrical and planar) and far-field measurement systems ➋ Optimize the AUT minimum sphere, thus the toolbox improves the filtering effectiveness ➌ Improve accuracy in the estimation of antenna performances: • 3D-Radiation Pattern • Directivity / Gain • Side Lobe Level (SLL) • Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) ➍ Apply to standard measurement set-up and AUT configurations in an easy post-processing step

SCATTERING PLATE PROBE AUT

Intentionally placed behind the scanner to generate a high level of echo pollution in the measurement.

AUT POSITIONER

Figure 1 – Measurement of a SGH in Planar Near-Field Range with a reflecting plate as an interferer

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The Spherical Wave Harmonics application is based on a well documented and proven methodology that allows: • Fast computation • Optimization of used memory • Robustness against noise

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Figure 2a Spherical Wave Harmonics

Figure 2b Estimated Directivity Pattern Figure 2: Comparison between reference measurement (blue) and measurement without/with Echo Reduction (red/green).

In Figure 2a, the presence of the reflecting plate is seen in the Spherical Wave Harmonics domain at higher order modes. The deleterious effect of the reflecting plate is clearly visible in the directivity pattern comparison drawn in Figure 2b (in red curve). The improvement of results after the application of the MV-Echo to the raw data is clearly reflected in the radiation pattern cut in green.

Figure 3a Before MV-Echo

Figure 3b After MV-Echo Figure 3: 2D-map of the co-polar error pattern.

The improvement derived from the application of the MV-Echo is seen from the 2D-map of the error pattern in Figure 3a (Before MV-Echo) and Figure 3b (After MV-Echo).

Figure 4: Reduction of the echo power level at

J=135째.

Figure 4 shows a significant reduction of 15-20 dB of the error fields in the affected zones has been achieved.

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Ordering information SINGLE-PROBE SYSTEMS Each Single-probe system has its own unique model number to facilitate the ordering process. For example, in the CR-M series, there are CR-M12, CR-M16, CR-M20. If customization is required, your local sales representative will provide you with the list of referenced components.

MULTI-PROBE SYSTEMS Our multi-probe system part numbers include the system model name and the probe array part numbers, according to the following scheme: Model-{Array1}-{Array2}-…

1/ The model field can have the following values • StarLab

• SG 3000F

• StarMIMO

• SG 3000M

• SG 32

• SG 4100F

• SG 24

• StarBot 4200

• SG 64

• StarBot 4300

• SG 128

• T-DualScan • G-DualScan

2/ Array part numbers are composed of the following fields [Distance] - [Probes] - [Number of Probes] - [Distance between probes] according to these rules:

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Linear array

Circular array

[Distance]

Distance between first and last probes, in mm

Internal diameter in mm

[Probes]

The probe model or list of probe models (if probes are interleaved) comprising the array, selected from: • DP70-450 • DP400-6000 • DP6000-18000 And separated by “/” if necessary

[Number of Probes]

The number of each probe model separated by "/" if necessary

[Distance between probes]

The distance between probes in mm

The angle between probes in degrees

Example: > WIDEBAND DUAL POLARIZED PROBES Three types of probes and several sizes of supporting structures are available for measurements covering the 70 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range. Probes designed to reach 40 GHz are currently under development. Meanwhile, 40 GHz systems can be delivered using a combination of single probe and MVG's multi-probe technology. The wide bandwidth of our systems offers an additional advantage of increased speed: the ability to measure wide band and multi-band antennas without changing probes.

Three probes that can be interleaved*

Product reference

DP 70-450

DP 400-6000

DP 6000-18000

Frequency band

0.07 GHz – 0.45 GHz

0.4 GHz – 6.0 GHz

6.0 GHz – 18 GHz

Aperture size

247 mm x 247 mm

63 mm x 63 mm

22 mm x 22 mm

Sample ordering code: • StarLab 6 GHz: StarLab-{[900]-[DP400-6000]-[15]-[22.5]} • StarLab 18 GHz: StarLab-{[900]-[DP400-6000/DP6000-18000]-[15/14]-[11.25]} • SG 64-L: SG64-{[4200]-[DP400-6000]-[63]-[5.29]} • … * Interleaved arrays are considered one array.

HYBRID SYSTEMS A hybrid system consists of both a multi-probe and a single-probe configuration. Please use the same ordering process given above for multi-probe and single-probe systems. Indicate the single probe information first, then the multi-probe information.

Please contact our sales representatives at your nearest location to order the systems. contact us: http://www.microwavevision.com/content/contact-us

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