RF Semi Anechoic Antenna Test Chambers

AWT Global’s ATC series low PIM Antenna Test Chambers are designed for testing RF devices and antennas from 380/700 MHz to 6000 MHz.

 

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Features

  • Semi anechoic chamber design for high shielding and low PIM antenna measurements
  • Shielding up to 90 dB
  • Frequency Range 380/700 to 6000 MHz
  • Residual PIM as low as -165 dBc @ 2 x 43dBm (DUT and option dependent)
  • Standard models from 3.5 m to 4.5 m / 11 ft. to 15 ft. length
  • Connector arrays for multi-band and MIMO antennas
  • Customized solutions available

RF Semi Anechoic Antenna Test Chambers

ATC absorber material 18 inch at head and door side, 12 inch at body

AWT Global’s ATC series low PIM Antenna Test Chambers are designed for testing RF devices and antennas from 380 MHz to 6000 MHz. Not only are today’s antennas required to show excellent transmission characteristics, but they must also deliver very low passive intermodulation distortion (PIM) to guarantee high quality and distortion free data transmission. Besides high shielding factors of more than 90dB, our ATC chambers feature  very low residual passive intermodulation distortion which makes it ideal for low PIM antenna testing.

AWT Global’s ATC semi anechoic chambers are delivered turnkey. No installation or assembly is required. Our chambers are ready to go immediately. This flexibility allows to integrate ATCs optimally into the production flow. Even when flow arrangement changes are required later, due to their wheeled frames, ATCs can be placed easily at new locations.

To suite customer specific requirements, ATCs are available in different lengths, diameters and with a variety of absorber material types and thicknesses. All ATCxxB chambers come standard with 18 inch absorber material at head and door sides and 12 inch at the main body. Larger types (ATCxxB-2-18 / ATCxxB-2-18T) come with 18 inch absorber at head, door and body.

Special requirements? Call us for customized ATC configurations.

Models and Options

Model

Description

ATC35B-2-18 Antenna Test Chamber, shielding >90 dB @ 380-6000 MHz, PIM rating: <-165 dBc @ 700-6000 MHz, absorber material (body/head/door): 18/18/18 in, door size: 0.61 m x 0.61 m 24 x 24 in), length: 3.5 m (138 in), diameter: 2.0 m (79 in), max mechanical DUT length: 2.2 m (94 in).
ATC37B-2-18 Antenna Test Chamber, shielding >90 dB @ 380-6000 MHz, PIM rating: <-165 dBc @ 700-6000 MHz, absorber material (body/head/door): 18/18/18 in, door size: 0.61 m x 0.61 m 24 x 24 in), length: 3.7 m (146 in), diameter: 2.0 m (79 in), max mechanical DUT length: 2.4 m (94 in).
ATC39B-2-18 Antenna Test Chamber, shielding >90 dB @ 380-6000 MHz, PIM rating: <-165 dBc @ 700-6000 MHz, absorber material (body/head/door): 18/18/18 in, door size: 0.61 m x 0.61 m (24 x 24 in), length: 3.9 m (154 in), diameter: 2.0 m (79 in), max mechanical DUT length: 2.6 m (102 in).
ATC45B-2-18 Antenna Test Chamber, shielding >90 dB @ 380-6000 MHz, PIM rating: <-165 dBc @ 700-6000 MHz, absorber material (body/head/door): 18/18/18 in, door size: 0.61 m x 0.61 m (24 x 24 in), length: 4.5 m (177 in), diameter: 2.0 m (79 in), max mechanical DUT length: 3.2 m (125 in).

Options

ATC400 Extended PIM frequency option. PIM rating < -155 dBc @ 400 – 6000 MHz
ATCPORT4 Four bulkhead connectors instead of one, type DIN 7/16 (f) – DIN 7/16 (f).
ATCPORT6 Six bulkhead connectors instead of one, type DIN 7/16 (f) – DIN 7/16 (f).
ATCPORT8 Eight bulkhead connectors instead of one, type DIN 7/16 (f) – DIN 7/16 (f).
ATCWG Wave Guide port with removable RF-tight lid, well suited as cable lead-through.
ATCN One extra N (f) / N (f) type port.
ATCSMA One extra SMA (f) / SMA (f) type port.
 ATCDCP25 DC Port (48V / 25A) with EMI filters.
 ATCACP10 AC port (100-240V) / 10A with EMI filters.
ATCDRWDL Extra wide door 1.0m x 0.61m (39 x 24 inches) with ATCDRL. Replaces standard door. Reduced shielding and PIM performance.
ATCDRL Door lever – more ergonomic, faster loading / unloading, more even contact compression. For standard door, already included in wide door option.
ATCFAN Fan for air exchange, covered with honeycomb screen.
ATCSLTBLxx Sliding table for ATC. Dimensions vary and depend on ATC length and door width. Requires ATCTBLSTD.
ATCJIGxx Test jig for exact positioning of DUTs within the chamber (repeatable measurements). Dimensions vary and depend on ATC length and door width.
ATCTBLSTD External stand to support fully extended ATC sliding table.
   
Please contact us for specific configurations and customization.

Accessories

PLOAD100 Low PIM load 100W, PIM <165 dBc @ 2x43dBm, 690-2800 MHz, with handle, Connector DIN 7/16(f)
PLOAD100L Low PIM load 100W, PIM <165 dBc @ 2x43dBm, 380-2800 MHz, with handle, Connector DIN 7/16(f)
LIC308-DMDM-1M Low PIM cable 1m (3ft), PIM < -165dBc @ 2x43dBm, Connectors DIN(m)-DIN(m)
LIC308-DMDM-1.5M Low PIM cable 1.5m (4.5ft), PIM < -165dBc @ 2x43dBm, Connectors DIN(m)-DIN(m)
LIC308-DMDM-2M Low PIM cable 1m (6ft), PIM < -165dBc @ 2x43dBm, Connectors DIN(m)-DIN(m)
ADA-DMDF Adapter DIN(m)-DIN(f), PIM <-165dBc @ 2x43dBm, Connector Saver

Specifications

 

Shielding Effectiveness

ATCxxB, ATCxxxB-2-18 with ATCDRWDL option >90 dB @ 380 to 6000 MHz
>70 dB @ 380 to 6000 MHz
 

PIM

ATCxxB-2-18
with ATCDRWDL option
with ATC400 option

< -165 dBc @ 700-6000 MHz *
< -155 dBc @ 700-6000 MHz *
< -155 dBc @ 400-700 MHz   *

  *  DUT and option dependent
 

Electrical (LED Light)

Main Power (for 12V AC/DC converter) 100 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 10 Watts
 

Ports

All chambers One DIN 7/16 (f)-(f)
More connector configurations or different connector types are available.
 

Door sizes

   
 Standard door  0.61 m x 0.61 m ( 24 in x 24 in)
 Wide door ( opt)  1.0m x 0.61 m ( 39 in x 24 in)
 

Dimensions

ATC35B-2-18 L 3.5 m x Dia 2.0 m x H 2.3 m (L 138 in x Dia 78 in x H 91 in)
ATC37B-2-18 L 3.7 m x Dia 2.0 m x H 2.3 m (L 146 in x Dia 78 in x H 90 in)
ATC39B-2-18 L 3.9 m x Dia 2.0 m x H 2.3 m (L 154 in x Dia 78 in x H 90 in)
ATC45B-2-18 L 4.5 m x Dia 1.0 m x H 2.3 m (L 161 in x Dia 78 in x H 90 in)
 

Weight

ATC35B-2-18 760 kg / 1670 lbs
ATC37B-2-18 850 / 1868 lbs
ATC39B-2-18 910 kg / 2000 lbs
ATC45B-2-18 1060 kg / 2330 lbs

Specifications and data subject to change without further notice.