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Antenna and RF Testing

Designing and testing effective antennas and associated RF systems is a challenging task. To simplify this for those organisations who have bespoke needs we offer capabilities of Compact, Near-Field and Far-Field Test Ranges for fast and highly accurate characterisation of a wide variety of antennas.

Near Field Antenna Test Range

Our state-of-the-art Spherical Near-Field Range is housed in a purpose built 4m x 4m x 4m anechoic chamber.

Far Field Antenna Test Range

400-metre antenna test range that can be used for the development, characterisation and type approval of satellite communications antenna for satellite telecommunications networks.

Compact Antenna Test Range

Suitable for the dynamic over-the-air performance testing of electronically steerable antennas and terminals for Satcoms or 5G applications in the frequency range 10GHz to 31GHz.

Room with blue acoustic foam panels and equipment stand, featuring a black floor and a vertical pole with wires.

Get in touch

We can help you identify where you are on your development journey, connect you with industry experts, and highlight relevant equipment – facilities@sa.catapult.org.uk

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A control room with monitors, technical equipment, and a large cabinet under fluorescent lighting.
Anechoic chamber with open door revealing blue interior and equipment. Nearby, a rack with devices and a monitor.
Antenna testing chamber with equipment rack and monitor in an industrial room.