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Antenna Metrology 100-500 GHz: A New Approach

Published

Author(s)

Perry F. Wilson, Joshua A. Gordon, David R. Novotny, Jeffrey R. Guerrieri

Abstract

A typical near-field scanning range for antenna measurements is based on simple translation stages (planar) or stacked rotators (spherical), or both (cylindrical). Above 100 GHz problems arise in both specialized waveguide components, such as precision rotators, and in positioning and alignment accuracy. NIST is pioneering a new approach based on an off-the-shelf industrial six-degree-of-freedom articulated-arm robot. Pattern measurements at 118 GHz and 183 GHz, and positioning accuracies within 25 μm confirm the effectiveness of the approach.
Conference Dates
May 18-21, 2016
Conference Location
Shenzhen
Conference Title
7th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & Signal Integrity and Technical Exhibition

Citation

Wilson, P. , Gordon, J. , Novotny, D. and Guerrieri, J. (2016), Antenna Metrology 100-500 GHz: A New Approach, 7th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & Signal Integrity and Technical Exhibition, Shenzhen, -1, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=920552 (Accessed April 26, 2024)
Created May 16, 2016, Updated March 19, 2019