Aiming for precision and seamless measurements, Rohde & Schwarz delivers first integrated satellite testing chamber. Integrated satellite solutions seem to be an emerging business.
Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) has delivered its integrated satellite testing solution, which is for the first time combining electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and antenna measurements in a single chamber, to Taiwan Space Agency (TASA). It is now operational at the TASA facility.
As per the official inputs, with the rising era of satellite-based communication, this collaboration will enhance testing and reliability standards in this sector. Realisation of the project is the result of TASA’s dual testing requirement: one chamber capable of both EMC and antenna tests.
The integrated system uses R&S’s customised package, built around ZNA43 vector network analyser, AMS32 customised measurement software, and dedicated engineering services. The chamber also has a Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) reflector developed with a Taiwan third-party supplier.
A patented diamond-shaped reflector is the innovation in this project designed to minimise chamber interference and reduce interactions between the reflector, feed, and the device-under-test (DUT) positioner. According to the company, this geometry improves the accuracy and reliability of measurements on complex satellite payloads.
As non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies gain traction, the need for precise validation of satellite performance in complex operating conditions is intensifying.
TASA is optimistic about integrating EMC and antenna capability into one environment as it enables seamless measurements without moving hardware between facilities.
Rohde & Schwarz says that the delivery broadened its installed base in the space sector, test and measurement, and has increased its third-party integration ability.
