Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an antenna assembly for a test system. The antenna assembly includes a feedthrough part, two waveguide inputs, a single waveguide output as well as a multiplexing part that is interconnected between the two waveguide inputs and the single waveguide output. The multiplexing part is integrated within the feedthrough part at least partially. Moreover, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a test system and a method of establishing a test system for testing a device under test.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transceiver module for connecting an RF apparatus with one or more RF devices. The transceiver module comprises a baseband interface which is connectable to the RF apparatus for bidirectional communication of baseband signals, one or more RF interfaces, wherein each one of the RF interfaces is connectable to one of the RF devices, and a switching unit configured to convert baseband signal received at the baseband interface into one or more RF signals and to forward said RF signals to at least one of the RF interfaces according to a flexible mapping and vice versa. The transceiver module further comprises a control unit configured to control the switching unit, and a control interface which is connectable to the RF apparatus to receive control commands from the RF apparatus, wherein the control unit is configured to adapt the flexible mapping of the switching unit based on the received control commands.

Abstract: A measurement system for testing a device under test includes a signal generation and/or analysis equipment, several antennas, several reflectors and a test location for the device under test. The antennas are connected with the signal generation and/or analysis equipment in a signal-transmitting manner Each of the antennas is configured to transmit and/or receive an electromagnetic signal so that a beam path is provided between the respective antenna and the test location. The electromagnetic signal is reflected by the respective reflector so that the electromagnetic signal corresponds to a planar wave. Each antenna and the corresponding reflector together are configured to provide a corresponding quiet zone at the test location. At least one of the quiet zones provided is larger than the at least one other quiet zone and/or at least one of the antennas is configured to operate at a different frequency compared to the at least one other antenna.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an antenna assembly for a test system. The antenna assembly includes a feedthrough part, two waveguide inputs, a single waveguide output as well as a multiplexing part that is interconnected between the two waveguide inputs and the single waveguide output. The multiplexing part is integrated within the feedthrough part at least partially. Moreover, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a test system and a method of establishing a test system for testing a device under test.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for aligning a measurement system suitable for radio frequency measurement of a device under test. The system includes an alignment device, a measurement module and an indication module. The alignment device includes at least two alignment antennas configured to receive a signal over-the-air from a measurement antenna of the measurement system. The measurement module is configured to measure a phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas receiving the signal. The indication module is configured to indicate the measured phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas or a reference quantity associated with the measured phase difference. Further, a method of aligning a measurement system used for radio frequency measurement of a device under test is described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for aligning a measurement system suitable for radio frequency measurement of a device under test. The system includes an alignment device, a measurement module and an indication module. The alignment device includes at least two alignment antennas configured to receive a signal over-the-air from a measurement antenna of the measurement system. The measurement module is configured to measure a phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas receiving the signal. The indication module is configured to indicate the measured phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas or a reference quantity associated with the measured phase difference. Further, a method of aligning a measurement system used for radio frequency measurement of a device under test is described.

Abstract: A measurement system for testing a device under test includes a signal generation and/or analysis equipment, several antennas, several reflectors and a test location for the device under test. The antennas are connected with the signal generation and/or analysis equipment in a signal-transmitting manner Each of the antennas is configured to transmit and/or receive an electromagnetic signal so that a beam path is provided between the respective antenna and the test location. The electromagnetic signal is reflected by the respective reflector so that the electromagnetic signal corresponds to a planar wave. Each antenna and the corresponding reflector together are configured to provide a corresponding quiet zone at the test location. At least one of the quiet zones provided is larger than the at least one other quiet zone and/or at least one of the antennas is configured to operate at a different frequency compared to the at least one other antenna.

Abstract: A measuring system for measuring properties of a device under test over the air comprises an antenna array, adapted to receive first measuring signals from the device under test, a measuring device adapted to process the first measuring signals received by the antenna array, and to generate second measuring signals and transmit them to the device under test, using the antenna array. The measuring device comprises a quiet zone generator, which is adapted to perform a beamforming of the first measuring signals after reception by the antenna array. It is preferably also adapted to perform a beamforming on the second measuring signals before transmission by the antenna array. The quiet zone generator is adapted to apply the beamforming, so that at least one adjustable quiet zone is achieved.

Abstract: An integrated device comprises a horn antenna with an antenna waveguide feed, a waveguide transition element comprising a first end connected to the antenna waveguide feed and second end, and an orthomode transducer comprising a common waveguide connected to the second end of the waveguide transition element and at least two separate waveguides. The orthomode transducer is adapted to couple at least two orthogonal linear polarized fields into the common waveguide of the orthomode transducer with the aid of the at least two separate waveguides of the orthomode transducer and/or vice versa. The horn antenna is preferably adapted to support at least two waveguide modes corresponding to the at least two orthogonal linear polarized fields. The integrated device is preferably manufactured in at least two separate blocks such that each part of the at least two piece assembly is constructed as external protrusions and/or holes and/or partial holes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to generation of radio frequency signals by digital components. In particular, data for specifying a baseband signal are generated at a centralized processing device, and the data relating to the baseband signal are transmitted to radio frequency transmitters via a digital network. The radio-frequency transmitters digitally generate radio-frequency signals based on the data obtained via the digital network, and the generated radio frequency signals are provided to a connector or an antenna.

Abstract: A measurement system for over-the-air measurements is provided. The measurement system comprises a device under test, at least one antenna, a positioner for positioning the device under test, wherein the positioner comprises at least one rotational axis, and a measurement equipment connected to the at least one antenna. In this context, the at least one rotational axis includes a common interface for different measurement setups.

Abstract: An anechoic chamber for testing a device under test is provided. The anechoic chamber comprises at least one gas input means for inputting a gas into the anechoic chamber, and at least one gas output means for outputting the gas out of the chamber. In addition to this, the gas input means and the gas output means create a directed gas stream with respect to a predefined region of the anechoic chamber.

Abstract: An integrated device comprises a horn antenna with an antenna waveguide feed, a waveguide transition element comprising a first end connected to the antenna waveguide feed and second end, and an orthomode transducer comprising a common waveguide connected to the second end of the waveguide transition element and at least two separate waveguides. The orthomode transducer is adapted to couple at least two orthogonal linear polarized fields into the common waveguide of the orthomode transducer with the aid of the at least two separate waveguides of the orthomode transducer and/or vice versa. The horn antenna is preferably adapted to support at least two waveguide modes corresponding to the at least two orthogonal linear polarized fields. The integrated device is preferably manufactured in at least two separate blocks such that each part of the at least two piece assembly is constructed as external protrusions and/or holes and/or partial holes.

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to generating at least one RF signal based on at least one digital baseband signal at a first clock rate. At least one digital pulse sequence at a second clock rate corresponding to a center frequency of the RF signal is modulated based on the digital baseband signal. Pulses of the pulse sequence are quantized based on a time grid of a third clock rate. A ratio between a number of second clock cycles corresponding to one first clock cycle and a number of third clock cycles corresponding to one first clock cycle is non-integer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular and flexible measurement of radio-frequency signals. For this purpose, the measurement system is separated into a connection device performing digital operations and a radio-frequency signals comprising analogue circuits. The connection device and the radio-frequency device are coupled with each other by appropriate interfaces for exchanging signals, in particular digital signals between the communication device and the radio-frequency device.

Abstract: A measurement system for measurements of a device under test (DUT) is provided. The measurement system includes a first test antenna configured to send radio frequency (RF) radiation to the DUT and to receive RF radiation sent by the DUT. The system further includes a positioning device, including at least one motor, configured to move the DUT about at least one axis of rotation. The system further includes a geometrical fixture configured to absorb RF radiation and to de-couple or shield the DUT from unintended or spurious RF radiation of one or more of the at least one motor and the first test antenna.

Abstract: A measurement system for measurements of a device under test (DUT) is provided. The measurement system includes a first test antenna configured to send radio frequency (RF) radiation to the DUT and to receive RF radiation sent by the DUT. The system further includes a positioning device, including at least one motor, configured to move the DUT about at least one axis of rotation. The system further includes a geometrical fixture configured to absorb RF radiation and to de-couple or shield the DUT from unintended or spurious RF radiation of one or more of the at least one motor and the first test antenna.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular and flexible measurement of radio-frequency signals. For this purpose, the measurement system is separated into a connection de-vice performing digital operations and a radio-frequency signals comprising analogue circuits. The connection de-vice and the radio-frequency device are coupled with each other by appropriate interfaces for exchanging signals, in particular digital signals between the communication de-vice and the radio-frequency device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to generation of radio frequency signals by digital components. In particular, data for specifying a baseband signal are generated at a centralized processing device, and the data relating to the baseband signal are transmitted to radio frequency transmitters via a digital network. The radio-frequency transmitters digitally generate radio-frequency signals based on the data obtained via the digital network, and the generated radio frequency signals are provided to a connector or an antenna.

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to generating at least one RF signal based on at least one digital baseband signal at a first clock rate. At least one digital pulse sequence at a second clock rate corresponding to a center frequency of the RF signal is modulated based on the digital baseband signal. Pulses of the pulse sequence are quantized based on a time grid of a third clock rate. A ratio between a number of second clock cycles corresponding to one first clock cycle and a number of third clock cycles corresponding to one first clock cycle is non-integer.