A Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) allows electrically large antennas to be measured at a significantly shorter distance than would be necessary in a traditional far-field test range.
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EMC
MVG - Microwave Vision Group
Our SmartShieldTM modular shielding and precision cut and coated EMC absorbers are designed with flexibility to meet specific customer requirements. Our knowledge gained from over 30 years of experience ensures the high quality and durability of our products and the expertise from our team.
For EMC measurement and EMC certification solutions, we design, manufacture, supply and install shielded enclosures, anechoic chambers, shielded doors, EMC absorbers and more. We provide exceptional turnkey solutions for the most demanding electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
For EMC measurement and EMC certification solutions, we design, manufacture, supply and install shielded enclosures, anechoic chambers, shielded doors, EMC absorbers and more. We provide exceptional turnkey solutions for the most demanding electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Testing Radomes for Defense Applications
MVG - Microwave Vision Group
Radome measurement systems require exceptional repeatability and accuracy to detect small shifts in an antenna radiation pattern caused by the introduction of a radome. The load of the radome must not cause mechanical deflection, and the entire radome must consider the Device Under Test (DUT) within the quiet zone to accurately detect potential distortions.
MVG’s radome measurement systems address these critical challenges by offering fast, reliable, and highly accurate measurement facilities.
MVG’s radome measurement systems address these critical challenges by offering fast, reliable, and highly accurate measurement facilities.
The NEW StarLab PORTFOLIO
MVG - Microwave Vision Group
Introducing the NEW StarLab PORTFOLIO: a fully integrated line of OTA and passive multi-probe test systems, built to meet today’s demands and adapt to tomorrow’s challenges.
* Covers testing needs from basic validations to defense-grade R&D
* Offers modular software bundles tailored to your workflow
* Supports flexible, scalable configurations to grow with your needs
Choose the right system for your requirements — and test faster, with confidence!
Each system in the StarLab Portfolio offers specific capabilities to match your goals.
* Covers testing needs from basic validations to defense-grade R&D
* Offers modular software bundles tailored to your workflow
* Supports flexible, scalable configurations to grow with your needs
Choose the right system for your requirements — and test faster, with confidence!
Each system in the StarLab Portfolio offers specific capabilities to match your goals.
Radar Cross Section (RCS) Testing
MVG - Microwave Vision Group
Meeting radar signature design objectives
RCS measurements are useful in determining the detectability of a potential target or the contrary, in the development of low-profile stealth devices or aircraft. Several factors can influence the RCS of an object such as the material it is made of, its size relative to wavelegth of the illuminating signal, the incident angle the signal is received, the reflected angle, or the polarisation of the transmitted and received radiation with respect to its orientation. RCS measurements require DUTs to be set on low-profile pylons to avoid interference and reflectivity from the support system in measurement results. MVG provides a selection of measurement solutions particularly suited for RCS testing including light-duty to heavy-duty RCS pylons
RCS measurements are useful in determining the detectability of a potential target or the contrary, in the development of low-profile stealth devices or aircraft. Several factors can influence the RCS of an object such as the material it is made of, its size relative to wavelegth of the illuminating signal, the incident angle the signal is received, the reflected angle, or the polarisation of the transmitted and received radiation with respect to its orientation. RCS measurements require DUTs to be set on low-profile pylons to avoid interference and reflectivity from the support system in measurement results. MVG provides a selection of measurement solutions particularly suited for RCS testing including light-duty to heavy-duty RCS pylons
SpeedProbe DL
MVG - Microwave Vision Group
SpeedProbe DL is a dual linear polarized multi-probe array designed to significantly enhance active phased array calibration speed in planar and cylindrical near-field testing systems. This solution ensures exceptional accuracy and flexibility, featuring a customizable multi-probe array.
SG Evo
MVG - Microwave Vision Group
Its unique design enables unlimited sampling thanks to a precision positioning mechanism in the arch. This eliminates any tilting of the DUT, consequently avoiding gravitational deflections of the DUT and azimuth positioner. The SG Evo can also be configured with parallel receivers to reduce measurement time, especially effective when testing several frequencies or devices with many potential antenna beam states.
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Description
Compact ranges use a source antenna (feed) to radiate a spherical wave in the direction of a parabolic reflector, collimating it into a planar wave for aperture illumination of a Device under Test (DUT). Its lowest operational frequency is determined by the size of the reflector, its edge treatment, the feed, 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. Multiple-feed systems may be used to improve the far-field characteristics. A compact range test system also allows system level testing of a complete device architecture.
