US20200264222A1 - Testing system and method with multiple antennas - Google Patents
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- the present invention is in the field of measurements for testing the radiation performance of wireless devices. More particularly, the invention relates to a testing system and a testing method with multiple antennas within a compact antenna test range reflector chamber using a rotating reflector.
- US 2018/0006745 A1 provides a system for characterizing a device under test including an integrated antenna array.
- the system includes, within a chamber, an optical subsystem with first and second focal planes, where the antenna array is substantially located on the first focal plane of the optical subsystem.
- the system additionally includes a measurement array, having one or more array elements, positioned substantially on the second focal plane of the optical subsystem. Measurements of the device under test parameters at each array element in the measurement array is obtained by creating a far-field radiation pattern of the integrated antenna array at the measurement array.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a testing system with multiple antennas comprising an anechoic chamber for containing a device under test, at least two feed antennas, a movable shaped reflector, and a reflector positioner rotationally coupled to the shaped reflector.
- the reflector positioner provides a rotation mechanism that rotates the shaped reflector and directs its focal point towards a field generated by each of the at least two feed antennas.
- fast switching between the antennas can be achieved with high accuracy, enabling realistic tests.
- complexity can be reduced, facilitating calibration and reducing costs.
- the device under test, the shaped reflector and the at least two feed antennas are placed inside the anechoic chamber.
- each one of the at least two feed antennas substantially points at the shaped reflector.
- accuracy and efficiency can be enhanced in a compact system.
- the rotation mechanism provided by the reflector positioner allows for rotational movement of the shaped reflector, whereby the shaped reflector rotates along an axis orthogonal to a plane wave front radiated by each of the at least two feed antennas.
- accuracy is further enhanced.
- the shaped reflector corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector.
- the anechoic chamber is a shielded anechoic chamber. Additionally or alternatively the anechoic chamber is of cuboid shape.
- accuracy and efficiency can be increased.
- the at least two feed antennas are arranged equidistantly from the shaped reflector inside the anechoic chamber. In this manner, efficiency and accuracy are further enhanced.
- the feed antennas operate at different frequency ranges, especially a first antenna operates at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, a second antenna operates at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, a third antenna operates at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- a first antenna operates at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz
- a second antenna operates at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz
- a third antenna operates at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- several frequency ranges can be supported simultaneously, increasing efficiency. Moreover, this allows for simulating several testing conditions.
- the testing system further comprises a device under test positioner moving the device under test in at least two dimensions.
- a device under test positioner moving the device under test in at least two dimensions.
- the system further comprises, inside the anechoic chamber, a protective cylindrical wall enclosing the shaped reflector and operably attached to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, whereby the reflector positioner synchronously rotates the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall.
- a protective cylindrical wall enclosing the shaped reflector and operably attached to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, whereby the reflector positioner synchronously rotates the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall.
- the protective cylindrical wall is a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material.
- interference is further reduced.
- At least one of the feed antennas preferably each of the at least two feed antennas, is arranged in a fixture that is removably arranged outside the anechoic chamber walls, and substantially points at the movable shaped reflector through a corresponding aperture in the anechoic chamber.
- interference between the at least two feed antennas is reduced, which also enhances accuracy and efficiency.
- the fixture provides the corresponding feed antenna, manually or automatically, with a pivot movement.
- the feed antennas arranged outside and inside the anechoic chamber walls are located equidistantly from the shaped reflector.
- alignment between each one of the antennas and the shaped reflector is facilitated, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
- a testing method with multiple antennas comprises providing an anechoic chamber for containing a device under test, and rotating a shaped reflector in the anechoic chamber and directing the focal point of the shaped reflector towards a field generated by each of at least two feed antennas.
- fast switching between the antennas can be achieved with high accuracy, enabling realistic tests.
- complexity can be reduced, facilitating calibration and reducing costs.
- the method further comprises placing inside the anechoic chamber the shaped reflector, a reflector positioner and at least two feed antennas substantially pointing at the shaped reflector.
- the method comprises rotating the shaped reflector along an axis orthogonal to a plane wave front radiated by each of the at least two feed antennas.
- accuracy and efficiency can be enhanced.
- the shaped reflector corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector.
- the anechoic chamber is formed as a shielded anechoic chamber. Additionally or alternatively, the anechoic chamber is formed as cuboid shaped.
- accuracy and efficiency can be increased.
- the method further comprises arranging the at least two feed antennas inside the anechoic chamber equidistantly from the shaped reflector. In this manner, efficiency and accuracy are further enhanced.
- the feed antennas are operated at different frequency ranges, especially a first antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, a second antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, a third antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- a first antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz
- a second antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz
- a third antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- several frequency ranges can be supported simultaneously, increasing efficiency. Moreover, this allows for simulating several testing conditions.
- the testing method further comprises moving the device under test in at least two dimensions by using a device under test positioner.
- this enables measurements in different positions.
- the testing method further comprises the steps of enclosing the shaped reflector with a protective cylindrical wall, attaching the protective cylindrical wall to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, and rotating the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall synchronously, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall.
- interference between the at least two feed antennas is reduced. Further advantageously, accuracy and efficiency are both enhanced.
- the protective cylindrical wall is formed as a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material.
- interference is further reduced.
- the testing method further comprises the optional steps of arranging at least one of the feed antennas, preferably each of the at least two feed antennas, in a fixture that is removably arranged outside the anechoic chamber walls, and substantially pointing at the movable shaped reflector through a corresponding aperture in the anechoic chamber, wherein the fixture provides the corresponding feed antenna, manually or automatically, with a pivot movement; and arranging the feed antennas placed outside and inside the anechoic chamber walls are equidistantly located from the shaped reflector.
- interference between the at least two feed antennas is reduced, which also enhances accuracy and efficiency.
- alignment between each one of the antennas and the shaped reflector is facilitated, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
- FIG. 1A shows a first exemplary embodiment of the first aspect of the invention
- FIG. 1B shows a first exemplary cross-sectional view of a testing system, according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 1C shows a second exemplary cross-sectional view of a testing system, according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 1D shows an exemplary cross-sectional view of a testing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2A a second exemplary embodiment of the first aspect of the invention
- FIG. 2B shows a first cross-sectional view of a testing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2C shows a second cross-sectional view of a testing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a third exemplary embodiment of the first aspect of the invention.
- FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of a representative embodiment of the second aspect of the invention.
- FIG. 1 An exemplary embodiment of an inventive testing system 10 a is depicted in FIG. 1 .
- the system 10 a comprises an anechoic chamber 11 for containing a device under test 12 , at least two feed antennas, exemplarily three feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c , a movable shaped reflector 14 , and a reflector positioner 15 .
- the device under test 12 the at least two feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c , the shaped reflector 14 and the reflector positioner 15 are placed inside the anechoic chamber 11 .
- the shaped reflector 14 corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector and the anechoic chamber 11 is a shielded anechoic chamber which additionally or alternatively is cuboid shaped.
- each of the at least two feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c inside the anechoic chamber 11 is substantially pointing at the shaped reflector 14 . It is mentioned that each of said feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c radiates spherical waves towards the shaped reflector 14 , which in turn reflects plane waves towards the device under test 12 .
- the reflector positioner 15 is rotationally coupled to the shaped reflector 14 and provides a rotation mechanism that rotates the shaped reflector 14 and directs the focal point of said shaped reflector 14 towards each one of the feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c , especially a field generated by each of the antennas in a serial manner.
- the shaped reflector 14 can also receive radiation from the other feed antennas 13 b and 13 c.
- the rotational movement of the shaped reflector 14 can be implemented in a horizontal manner with respect to its position inside the anechoic chamber 11 ; alternatively, it can be implemented in a vertical manner.
- the reflector positioner 15 may be configured to additionally provide the shaped reflector 14 with a focus adjustment, exemplary the adjustment portion 15 b.
- the rotation mechanism provided by the reflector positioner 15 can be achieved manually or automatically, and allows for rotational movement of the shaped reflector 14 whereby the shaped reflector 14 rotates along an axis orthogonal to a plane wave front radiated by each of the at least two feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c . In this way, complexity is reduced since only the angular positioning accuracy is of relevance.
- a second feed antenna exemplary antenna 13 b
- exemplary antenna 13 b may be placed in the anechoic chamber 11 at the same level of a first antenna, exemplary antenna 13 a , but offset a certain angle.
- the feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c operate at different frequency ranges, especially a first antenna, for example antenna 13 a , operates at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, a second antenna 13 b operates at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, and a third antenna 13 c operates at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- a first antenna for example antenna 13 a
- a second antenna 13 b operates at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz
- a third antenna 13 c operates at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- the inventive measurement system 10 a further comprises a device under test positioner 16 and a measurement equipment 17 .
- the device under test positioner 16 moves the device under test 12 in at least two dimensions allowing measurements in different positions.
- the measurement equipment 17 is configured to characterize the device under test 12 with respect to the radiation incident from the rotating shaped reflector 14 at different frequencies.
- FIG. 1B shows an exemplary cross-section of the inventive testing system 10 a , comprising three exemplary feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c inside the anechoic chamber and pointing at the shaped reflector 14 .
- each of the feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 is placed at a side wall of the anechoic chamber 11 and the fourth side wall corresponds to the anechoic chamber door.
- the shaped reflector 14 has been rotated by the reflector positioner 15 , for example in a clockwise direction, until its focal point reached the radiation generated by the feed antenna 13 b that operates at a particular frequency range.
- FIG. 1C shows another exemplary cross-section of the inventive system 10 a , in which the shaped reflector 14 has been rotated in a counterclockwise direction until its focal point reached the radiation generated by the feed antenna 13 c that operates at a particular frequency range, different from the frequency supported by the feed antenna 13 b .
- the reflector positioner 15 may further rotate the shaped reflector 14 until its focal point reaches the radiation generated by the feed antenna 13 a operating at a frequency range different from the frequency ranges supported by antennas 13 b and 13 c.
- FIG. 1D shows a cross-section of the inventive system 10 a in which several feed antennas are depicted.
- Each additional feed antenna is arranged, within the anechoic chamber 11 , in the same plane formed by the feed antennas previously arranged in the chamber and equidistantly from the shaped reflector 14 .
- the feed antennas operate at different frequency ranges.
- the reflector positioner 15 rotates the shaped reflector 14 until its focal point reaches the radiation generated by each one of the several feed antennas.
- the number of feed antennas that can be arranged in the anechoic chamber 11 is limited by the mechanical size of the shaped reflector 14 . Moreover, it is noted that using a large number of feed antennas within the testing system 10 a may also enhance interference and undesired reflections occurring at the shaped reflector 14 .
- FIG. 2A a second exemplary embodiment of the inventive system 10 b is illustrated in FIG. 2A .
- Said system 10 b further comprises, inside the anechoic chamber 11 , a protective cylindrical wall 28 enclosing the shaped reflector 14 and operably attached to the reflector positioner 15 and/or to the shaped reflector 14 , whereby the reflector positioner 15 synchronously rotates the shaped reflector 14 and the protective cylindrical wall 28 , with the focal point of the shaped reflector 14 pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall 28 , exemplary aperture 28 b.
- the protective cylindrical wall 28 is a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material.
- each of the at least two feed antennas, exemplary antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c is placed in the anechoic chamber 11 pointing at the shaped reflector 14 , and may be equidistantly located from the shaped reflector 14 .
- the feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c operate at different frequency ranges.
- each one of the feed antennas 13 a , 13 b , 13 c reaches the shaped reflector 14 only when the lateral aperture 28 b of the protective cylindrical wall 28 and, therefore, the focal point of the shaped reflector 14 point towards said antenna during their joint rotation.
- FIG. 2B depicts a cross-section of the second embodiment of the inventive system 10 b , in which the shaped reflector 14 and the protective cylindrical wall 28 have been synchronously rotated by the reflector positioner 15 , for example in a clockwise direction, until the lateral aperture 28 b and the reflector focal point reached the radiation generated by the feed antenna 13 b , which operates at a particular frequency range.
- FIG. 2C shows a cross-section of the inventive system 10 c , where the shaped reflector 14 and the protective cylindrical wall 28 have been rotated, by the reflector positioner 15 , in a counter clockwise direction until the lateral aperture 28 b of the cylindrical wall 28 and the focal point of the shaped reflector 14 reached the radiation generated by the feed antenna 13 c , which operates at a different frequency range.
- Said system illustrated in FIG. 3 , comprises a movable shaped reflector 14 , a reflector positioner 15 rotationally coupled to the shaped reflector 14 and a device under test 12 placed inside the anechoic chamber 11 .
- the system 10 c further comprises at least one of the at least two feed antennas, exemplary feed antenna 33 c , arranged in a fixture 39 which is removably arranged outside the walls of the anechoic chamber 11 .
- each of the at least one feed antenna 33 c placed in the fixture 39 outside the anechoic chamber 11 substantially points at the movable shaped reflector 14 through a corresponding aperture in the anechoic chamber 11 , exemplary aperture 31 b.
- the reflector positioner 15 rotates the shaped reflector 14 and directs its focal point towards a field generated by each of the at least two feed antennas, 33 b , 33 c .
- the walls of the anechoic chamber 11 in the vicinity of the aperture 31 b suppress the radiation arriving at the shaped reflector 14 while it rotates away from the field generated by the at least one feed antenna 33 c placed outside the anechoic chamber 11 .
- interference caused by the at least two feed antennas is reduced.
- the inventive testing system 10 c further comprises a protective cylindrical wall enclosing the movable shaped reflector 14 , attached to the shaped reflector 14 and/or the reflector positioner 15 , and rotated synchronously with the shaped reflector having the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall, as explained before. In this manner, switching between the feed antennas with reduced interference is achieved, enhancing test efficiency and test accuracy.
- the shaped reflector corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector.
- the anechoic chamber is formed as a shielded anechoic chamber which additionally or alternatively is formed as cuboid shaped.
- the at least two feed antennas are arranged inside the anechoic chamber equidistantly from the shaped reflector.
- the testing method may comprise that the feed antennas are operated at different frequency ranges, especially a first antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, a second antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, a third antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- testing method may further comprise moving the device under test in at least two dimensions by using a device under test positioner.
- the inventive method further comprises the optional steps of enclosing S 103 the shaped reflector with a protective cylindrical wall, attaching S 104 the protective cylindrical wall to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, and rotating S 105 the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall synchronously, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall.
- the protective cylindrical wall is formed as a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material.
- the testing method may comprise the further optional step S 106 of arranging at least one of the feed antennas, preferably each of the at least two feed antennas, in a fixture that is removably arranged outside the anechoic chamber walls, and substantially pointing at the movable shaped reflector through a corresponding aperture in the anechoic chamber, wherein the fixture provides the corresponding feed antenna, manually or automatically, with a pivot movement.
- the feed antennas placed outside and inside the anechoic chamber walls are arranged equidistantly from the shaped reflector.
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- The present invention is in the field of measurements for testing the radiation performance of wireless devices. More particularly, the invention relates to a testing system and a testing method with multiple antennas within a compact antenna test range reflector chamber using a rotating reflector.
- The fast technological advances in wireless communications is leading to new applications and paradigms, such as Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems and their use in the future 5G technology, which require novel techniques to test and measure their performance and proper functionality. In this context, in order to ensure accurate and efficient measurement tests, the frequency range of compact antenna test range (CATR) systems can be extended by employing multiple feed antennas.
- US 2018/0006745 A1 provides a system for characterizing a device under test including an integrated antenna array. The system includes, within a chamber, an optical subsystem with first and second focal planes, where the antenna array is substantially located on the first focal plane of the optical subsystem. The system additionally includes a measurement array, having one or more array elements, positioned substantially on the second focal plane of the optical subsystem. Measurements of the device under test parameters at each array element in the measurement array is obtained by creating a far-field radiation pattern of the integrated antenna array at the measurement array.
- Due to the fact that said system considers the antenna array and the optical subsystem at fixed positions within an anechoic chamber, switching between individual antennas that may operate at different frequencies is not envisaged.
- Accordingly, there is the need for a system and a method enabling the characterization of a device under test in compact antenna test range arrangements with multiple feed antennas, whereby radiation received from each antenna can be independently considered by using a rotating shaped reflector.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure, according to the first aspect of the invention, provide a testing system with multiple antennas comprising an anechoic chamber for containing a device under test, at least two feed antennas, a movable shaped reflector, and a reflector positioner rotationally coupled to the shaped reflector. The reflector positioner provides a rotation mechanism that rotates the shaped reflector and directs its focal point towards a field generated by each of the at least two feed antennas. Advantageously, fast switching between the antennas can be achieved with high accuracy, enabling realistic tests. Further advantageously, complexity can be reduced, facilitating calibration and reducing costs.
- According to a first preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the device under test, the shaped reflector and the at least two feed antennas are placed inside the anechoic chamber. In addition to this or alternatively, each one of the at least two feed antennas substantially points at the shaped reflector. Advantageously, accuracy and efficiency can be enhanced in a compact system.
- According to a second preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the rotation mechanism provided by the reflector positioner allows for rotational movement of the shaped reflector, whereby the shaped reflector rotates along an axis orthogonal to a plane wave front radiated by each of the at least two feed antennas. Advantageously, accuracy is further enhanced.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the shaped reflector corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector. Moreover, the anechoic chamber is a shielded anechoic chamber. Additionally or alternatively the anechoic chamber is of cuboid shape. Advantageously, accuracy and efficiency can be increased.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the at least two feed antennas are arranged equidistantly from the shaped reflector inside the anechoic chamber. In this manner, efficiency and accuracy are further enhanced.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the feed antennas operate at different frequency ranges, especially a first antenna operates at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, a second antenna operates at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, a third antenna operates at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz. Advantageously, several frequency ranges can be supported simultaneously, increasing efficiency. Moreover, this allows for simulating several testing conditions.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the testing system further comprises a device under test positioner moving the device under test in at least two dimensions. Advantageously, this enables measurements in different positions.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the system further comprises, inside the anechoic chamber, a protective cylindrical wall enclosing the shaped reflector and operably attached to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, whereby the reflector positioner synchronously rotates the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall. Advantageously, interference between the at least two feed antennas is reduced. Further advantageously, accuracy and efficiency are both enhanced.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the protective cylindrical wall is a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material. Advantageously, interference is further reduced.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, at least one of the feed antennas, preferably each of the at least two feed antennas, is arranged in a fixture that is removably arranged outside the anechoic chamber walls, and substantially points at the movable shaped reflector through a corresponding aperture in the anechoic chamber. Advantageously, interference between the at least two feed antennas is reduced, which also enhances accuracy and efficiency.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the first aspect of the invention, the fixture provides the corresponding feed antenna, manually or automatically, with a pivot movement. In addition to this, the feed antennas arranged outside and inside the anechoic chamber walls are located equidistantly from the shaped reflector. Advantageously, alignment between each one of the antennas and the shaped reflector is facilitated, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
- According to the second aspect of the invention, a testing method with multiple antennas is provided. The method comprises providing an anechoic chamber for containing a device under test, and rotating a shaped reflector in the anechoic chamber and directing the focal point of the shaped reflector towards a field generated by each of at least two feed antennas. Advantageously, fast switching between the antennas can be achieved with high accuracy, enabling realistic tests. Further advantageously, complexity can be reduced, facilitating calibration and reducing costs.
- According to a first preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the method further comprises placing inside the anechoic chamber the shaped reflector, a reflector positioner and at least two feed antennas substantially pointing at the shaped reflector. In addition to this, the method comprises rotating the shaped reflector along an axis orthogonal to a plane wave front radiated by each of the at least two feed antennas. Advantageously, accuracy and efficiency can be enhanced.
- According to a second preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the shaped reflector corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector. Moreover, the anechoic chamber is formed as a shielded anechoic chamber. Additionally or alternatively, the anechoic chamber is formed as cuboid shaped. Advantageously, accuracy and efficiency can be increased.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the method further comprises arranging the at least two feed antennas inside the anechoic chamber equidistantly from the shaped reflector. In this manner, efficiency and accuracy are further enhanced.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the feed antennas are operated at different frequency ranges, especially a first antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, a second antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, a third antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz. Advantageously, several frequency ranges can be supported simultaneously, increasing efficiency. Moreover, this allows for simulating several testing conditions.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the testing method further comprises moving the device under test in at least two dimensions by using a device under test positioner. Advantageously, this enables measurements in different positions.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the testing method further comprises the steps of enclosing the shaped reflector with a protective cylindrical wall, attaching the protective cylindrical wall to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, and rotating the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall synchronously, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall. Advantageously, interference between the at least two feed antennas is reduced. Further advantageously, accuracy and efficiency are both enhanced.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the protective cylindrical wall is formed as a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material. Advantageously, interference is further reduced.
- According to a further preferred implementation form of the second aspect of the invention, the testing method further comprises the optional steps of arranging at least one of the feed antennas, preferably each of the at least two feed antennas, in a fixture that is removably arranged outside the anechoic chamber walls, and substantially pointing at the movable shaped reflector through a corresponding aperture in the anechoic chamber, wherein the fixture provides the corresponding feed antenna, manually or automatically, with a pivot movement; and arranging the feed antennas placed outside and inside the anechoic chamber walls are equidistantly located from the shaped reflector. Advantageously, interference between the at least two feed antennas is reduced, which also enhances accuracy and efficiency. Further advantageously, alignment between each one of the antennas and the shaped reflector is facilitated, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
- Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are now further explained by way of example only, and not for limitation, with respect to the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements. It is mentioned that the various features are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:
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FIG. 1A shows a first exemplary embodiment of the first aspect of the invention; -
FIG. 1B shows a first exemplary cross-sectional view of a testing system, according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 1C shows a second exemplary cross-sectional view of a testing system, according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 1D shows an exemplary cross-sectional view of a testing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2A a second exemplary embodiment of the first aspect of the invention; -
FIG. 2B shows a first cross-sectional view of a testing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2C shows a second cross-sectional view of a testing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a third exemplary embodiment of the first aspect of the invention; and -
FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of a representative embodiment of the second aspect of the invention. - An exemplary embodiment of an
inventive testing system 10 a is depicted inFIG. 1 . Thesystem 10 a comprises ananechoic chamber 11 for containing a device undertest 12, at least two feed antennas, exemplarily threefeed antennas reflector 14, and areflector positioner 15. - In this exemplary case, the device under
test 12, the at least twofeed antennas reflector 14 and thereflector positioner 15 are placed inside theanechoic chamber 11. In this context, it is mentioned that the shapedreflector 14 corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector and theanechoic chamber 11 is a shielded anechoic chamber which additionally or alternatively is cuboid shaped. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , each of the at least twofeed antennas anechoic chamber 11 is substantially pointing at the shapedreflector 14. It is mentioned that each of saidfeed antennas reflector 14, which in turn reflects plane waves towards the device undertest 12. - In addition to this, the
reflector positioner 15 is rotationally coupled to the shapedreflector 14 and provides a rotation mechanism that rotates the shapedreflector 14 and directs the focal point of said shapedreflector 14 towards each one of thefeed antennas exemplary antenna 13 a, the shapedreflector 14 can also receive radiation from theother feed antennas - Moreover, the rotational movement of the shaped
reflector 14 can be implemented in a horizontal manner with respect to its position inside theanechoic chamber 11; alternatively, it can be implemented in a vertical manner. Also, thereflector positioner 15 may be configured to additionally provide the shapedreflector 14 with a focus adjustment, exemplary theadjustment portion 15 b. - Moreover, the rotation mechanism provided by the
reflector positioner 15 can be achieved manually or automatically, and allows for rotational movement of the shapedreflector 14 whereby the shapedreflector 14 rotates along an axis orthogonal to a plane wave front radiated by each of the at least twofeed antennas - With respect to the at least two
feed antennas feed antennas reflector 14. In this context, a second feed antenna,exemplary antenna 13 b, may be placed in theanechoic chamber 11 at the same level of a first antenna,exemplary antenna 13 a, but offset a certain angle. Furthermore, it might be particularly advantageous that thefeed antennas example antenna 13 a, operates at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, asecond antenna 13 b operates at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, and athird antenna 13 c operates at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz. - As it can be noted in
FIG. 1A , theinventive measurement system 10 a further comprises a device undertest positioner 16 and ameasurement equipment 17. The device undertest positioner 16 moves the device undertest 12 in at least two dimensions allowing measurements in different positions. Themeasurement equipment 17 is configured to characterize the device undertest 12 with respect to the radiation incident from the rotating shapedreflector 14 at different frequencies. - In addition to the explanations above, the first embodiment of the invention should especially be discussed with respect to the exemplary cases depicted in
FIG. 1B ,FIG. 1C andFIG. 1D . -
FIG. 1B shows an exemplary cross-section of theinventive testing system 10 a, comprising threeexemplary feed antennas reflector 14. In this particular example, each of thefeed antennas anechoic chamber 11 and the fourth side wall corresponds to the anechoic chamber door. FromFIG. 1B it is noted that the shapedreflector 14 has been rotated by thereflector positioner 15, for example in a clockwise direction, until its focal point reached the radiation generated by thefeed antenna 13 b that operates at a particular frequency range. - Next,
FIG. 1C shows another exemplary cross-section of theinventive system 10 a, in which the shapedreflector 14 has been rotated in a counterclockwise direction until its focal point reached the radiation generated by thefeed antenna 13 c that operates at a particular frequency range, different from the frequency supported by thefeed antenna 13 b. Thereflector positioner 15 may further rotate the shapedreflector 14 until its focal point reaches the radiation generated by thefeed antenna 13 a operating at a frequency range different from the frequency ranges supported byantennas - By way of further example,
FIG. 1D shows a cross-section of theinventive system 10 a in which several feed antennas are depicted. Each additional feed antenna is arranged, within theanechoic chamber 11, in the same plane formed by the feed antennas previously arranged in the chamber and equidistantly from the shapedreflector 14. In addition to this, the feed antennas operate at different frequency ranges. As explained before, thereflector positioner 15 rotates the shapedreflector 14 until its focal point reaches the radiation generated by each one of the several feed antennas. - Especially with respect to
FIG. 1D , it is mentioned that the number of feed antennas that can be arranged in theanechoic chamber 11 is limited by the mechanical size of the shapedreflector 14. Moreover, it is noted that using a large number of feed antennas within thetesting system 10 a may also enhance interference and undesired reflections occurring at the shapedreflector 14. - In order to reduce the possible interference between the at least two feed antennas, a second exemplary embodiment of the
inventive system 10 b is illustrated inFIG. 2A . Saidsystem 10 b further comprises, inside theanechoic chamber 11, a protectivecylindrical wall 28 enclosing the shapedreflector 14 and operably attached to thereflector positioner 15 and/or to the shapedreflector 14, whereby thereflector positioner 15 synchronously rotates the shapedreflector 14 and the protectivecylindrical wall 28, with the focal point of the shapedreflector 14 pointing at a lateral aperture of the protectivecylindrical wall 28,exemplary aperture 28 b. - The
lateral aperture 28 b of the protectivecylindrical wall 28 can be, for example, a slit parallel to the axis of thecylindrical wall 28. Moreover, in the context ofFIG. 2A , the coupling of the protectivecylindrical wall 28 to thereflector positioner 15 and/or to the shapedreflector 14 can be achieved, for example, by a fixture or the like equipment. - Furthermore, the protective
cylindrical wall 28 is a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material. As explained before, each of the at least two feed antennas,exemplary antennas anechoic chamber 11 pointing at the shapedreflector 14, and may be equidistantly located from the shapedreflector 14. In addition to this, thefeed antennas - In the context of this embodiment, radiation generated by each one of the
feed antennas reflector 14 only when thelateral aperture 28 b of the protectivecylindrical wall 28 and, therefore, the focal point of the shapedreflector 14 point towards said antenna during their joint rotation. - By way of example,
FIG. 2B depicts a cross-section of the second embodiment of theinventive system 10 b, in which the shapedreflector 14 and the protectivecylindrical wall 28 have been synchronously rotated by thereflector positioner 15, for example in a clockwise direction, until thelateral aperture 28 b and the reflector focal point reached the radiation generated by thefeed antenna 13 b, which operates at a particular frequency range. - Further clockwise synchronous rotation of the shaped
reflector 14 and the protectivecylindrical wall 28 prevents radiation to reach the shapedreflector 14 until its focal point is directed towards thenext feed antenna 13 a, through thelateral aperture 28 b of theprotective wall 28. - By way of further example,
FIG. 2C shows a cross-section of theinventive system 10 c, where the shapedreflector 14 and the protectivecylindrical wall 28 have been rotated, by thereflector positioner 15, in a counter clockwise direction until thelateral aperture 28 b of thecylindrical wall 28 and the focal point of the shapedreflector 14 reached the radiation generated by thefeed antenna 13 c, which operates at a different frequency range. - A further exemplary embodiment of the
inventive system 10 c is now discussed. Said system, illustrated inFIG. 3 , comprises a movable shapedreflector 14, areflector positioner 15 rotationally coupled to the shapedreflector 14 and a device undertest 12 placed inside theanechoic chamber 11. - The
system 10 c further comprises at least one of the at least two feed antennas,exemplary feed antenna 33 c, arranged in afixture 39 which is removably arranged outside the walls of theanechoic chamber 11. In this context, each of the at least onefeed antenna 33 c placed in thefixture 39 outside theanechoic chamber 11 substantially points at the movable shapedreflector 14 through a corresponding aperture in theanechoic chamber 11,exemplary aperture 31 b. - Then, the
reflector positioner 15 rotates the shapedreflector 14 and directs its focal point towards a field generated by each of the at least two feed antennas, 33 b, 33 c. FromFIG. 3 it is noted that the walls of theanechoic chamber 11 in the vicinity of theaperture 31 b suppress the radiation arriving at the shapedreflector 14 while it rotates away from the field generated by the at least onefeed antenna 33 c placed outside theanechoic chamber 11. Advantageously, interference caused by the at least two feed antennas is reduced. - With respect to this exemplary third embodiment, the at least two feed antennas located inside 33 b and outside 33 c the
anechoic chamber 11, are arranged at the same distance and at the same angle from the movable shapedreflector 14 and may operate at different frequency ranges. Also, thefixture 39 provides the at least onefeed antenna 33 c, manually or automatically, with a pivot mechanism which enhances the alignment between saidfeed antenna 33 c and the focal point of the movable shapedreflector 14. Additionally, the pivot mechanism provided by the fixture can deactivate the at least onefeed antenna 33 c, preferably each one of the feed antennas arranged in thefixture 39, by directing said feed antenna away from the shapedreflector 14. - It might be particularly advantageous if the
inventive testing system 10 c further comprises a protective cylindrical wall enclosing the movable shapedreflector 14, attached to the shapedreflector 14 and/or thereflector positioner 15, and rotated synchronously with the shaped reflector having the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall, as explained before. In this manner, switching between the feed antennas with reduced interference is achieved, enhancing test efficiency and test accuracy. - As explained above, the
inventive system 10 c may further comprise a device undertest positioner 16 and a measurement equipment 17 (not shown). - Now, a flow chart of an embodiment of the inventive testing method according to the second aspect of the invention is shown in
FIG. 4 . In a first step S100, an anechoic chamber for containing a device under test is provided. In a second step S101, a shaped reflector in the anechoic chamber is rotated and the focal point of the shaped reflector is directed towards a field generated by each of at least two feed antennas. - The inventive method further comprises that the shaped reflector, a reflector positioner and at least two feed antennas substantially pointing at the shaped reflector, are placed inside the anechoic chamber. In addition to this, the shaped reflector is rotated along an axis orthogonal to a plane wave front radiated by each of the at least two feed antennas.
- In this context, the shaped reflector corresponds to a parabolic compact antenna test range reflector. Moreover, the anechoic chamber is formed as a shielded anechoic chamber which additionally or alternatively is formed as cuboid shaped.
- Then, in a third step S102, the at least two feed antennas are arranged inside the anechoic chamber equidistantly from the shaped reflector. Furthermore, the testing method may comprise that the feed antennas are operated at different frequency ranges, especially a first antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 5 to 20 GHz, a second antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 18 to 50 GHz, a third antenna is formed to operate at a range covering 45 to 90 GHz.
- Also, the testing method may further comprise moving the device under test in at least two dimensions by using a device under test positioner.
- It might be particularly advantageous if the inventive method further comprises the optional steps of enclosing S103 the shaped reflector with a protective cylindrical wall, attaching S104 the protective cylindrical wall to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, and rotating S105 the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall synchronously, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall.
- In this context, the protective cylindrical wall is formed as a shielded wall with the outer side made with a metallic material and the inner side includes an absorbing material.
- The testing method may comprise the further optional step S106 of arranging at least one of the feed antennas, preferably each of the at least two feed antennas, in a fixture that is removably arranged outside the anechoic chamber walls, and substantially pointing at the movable shaped reflector through a corresponding aperture in the anechoic chamber, wherein the fixture provides the corresponding feed antenna, manually or automatically, with a pivot movement. In addition to this, the feed antennas placed outside and inside the anechoic chamber walls are arranged equidistantly from the shaped reflector.
- In order to further suppress interference caused by the at least two feed antennas arranged inside and outside the anechoic chamber, the method may additionally comprise enclosing the shaped reflector with a protective cylindrical wall, attaching said protective cylindrical wall to the reflector positioner and/or to the shaped reflector, and rotating synchronously the shaped reflector and the protective cylindrical wall, with the focal point of the shaped reflector pointing at a lateral aperture of the protective cylindrical wall.
- While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. Numerous changes to the disclosed embodiments can be made in accordance with the disclosure herein without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above described embodiments. Rather, the scope of the invention should be defined in accordance with the appended claims and their equivalents.
- Although the invention has been illustrated and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art upon the reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. In addition, while a particular feature of the invention may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of the other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application.
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