Antenna testing

Antenna testing

MIMO and active beamforming system design and test

Antennas are receiving more and more attention in the system level design due to MIMO and active beamforming. Beamforming is a standard feature in radar applications. And with 5G and microwave frequencies in mobile communications, it will also become an essential feature in this area. Especially at millimeterwave frequencies, it is necessary to overcome the free field attenuation at higher frequencies.

Rohde & Schwarz offers a full range of solutions for chambers and shield boxes in almost any physical size, supporting far field and near field testing and including a software solution for near field to far field transformation.

Beamforming antenna characterization
Beamforming antenna characterization
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Beamforming antenna characterization

Radar, satellite communications and 5G NR use AAS with phased array antennas for beamforming. Increasing integration enables compact and cost-efficient AAS.

While discrete components like phase shifters, switches and amplifiers are tested conducted, highly integrated frontends with antenna-in-package (AiP) and system level tests require over-the-air (OTA) testing.

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Case Study MixComm
Case Study MixComm
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Case Study: MixComm

Addressing new challenges in mmWave device characterization and validation through unique process.

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Antenna performance verification
Antenna performance verification
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Antenna performance verification

Antennas translate electric signals into RF waves, enabling wireless communication. There are many different antenna forms based on the frequency and application. To ensure no loss and proper operation, parameters such as matching, intermodulation and performance impact need to be verified.

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RF power amplifier testing

RF power amplifier testing

Power amplifiers get the RF signal to the right power level and ensure antennas transmitting the signal properly.

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Passive component testing

Passive component testing

Passive components such as filters, combiners, switches, couplers, etc. include a large variety of building blocks for RF and digital designs.

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RF & microwave component testing

RF & microwave component testing

Components need to address the challenging requirements of mobility, connectivity, highest data rates, robustness and power efficiency.

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